Creators - to help you maximize GMV, approval rates, and product pickup, follow this official high-quality video checklist based on TikTok’s internal criteria + JoinBrands' best practices.
✅ 1. Mandatory Requirements
- No violation of any TikTok TNS/Feed policies
- No violation of GNE 0/1/2 policies
- No prohibited claims (medical, guaranteed results, etc.)
🎧 2. Basic Quality Requirements (Must DO)
Sound:
- Clear, smooth, no background noise
- Easy-to-understand speaking
Picture:
- Stable video
- Clean background
- Good lighting
- No stickers covering the product
Audio/Visual Match:
- What you say matches what’s on the screen
🎯 3. Information Value (Pick ANY 3+ for higher ranking)
- Show the product from multiple angles
- Share your real experience/evaluation
- Explain purchase/promo plan
- Show craftsmanship or manufacturing
- Share brand story or background
- Demonstrate the product live
- Provide a step-by-step tutorial
- Show realistic usage scenarios
💰 4. TikTok Shop Shoppable Must-Haves
- Product shown in the first 1–2 seconds
- Strong hook (“Watch this…”, “I tried this so you don’t have to…”)
- Clear CTA: “Check the Shop link” / “Tap to learn more”
- Use the shoppable sticker correctly
- Keep videos 15–30 seconds
- No messy background
- Keep pacing fast, high retention
- No medical, weight-loss, or unrealistic claims
🎬 5. Recommended Video Styles (Pick 1–2)
- Unboxing
- First reaction / First impression
- Before - After
- Problem → Solution
- Tutorial / How-To
- POV
- Review
- Aesthetic / ASMR
- Comparison
- Day-in-the-life
If you follow this checklist, your shoppable videos will:🔥 Rank higher🔥 Get more GMV🔥 Receive more brand approvals🔥 Get more samples🔥 Build long-term creator trust on the platform
Let’s win together. 💙🔥
I am also attaching official TikTok playbooks for top verticals