Is TikTok Ad CTR Your Next Primary Metric?

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TikTok has taken the world by storm but figuring out which metric to measure can be tricky, considering how easy it is to swipe away, that's why in this article we are going to talk about the click-through rate metric and its importance for your e-commerce business.

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Let’s take a close look at click-through rate (CTR), this metric measures the percentage of people who see your ad and click on it. A high CTR indicates that your ad is relevant, engaging, and interesting enough to encourage users (potential customers) to take action.

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Here are some reasons why click-through rate is important for your TikTok ads.

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• A high click-through rate suggests your ad is reaching the right audience. TikTok’s algorithm uses click-through rates to determine how relevant your ads are to users.

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• A high CTR means more people are interacting with your ad which can lead to increased engagement and then increased conversions.

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• A strong CTR can positively impact the overall performance of your TikTok campaigns. It can help you achieve your campaign goals such as driving website traffic, increasing brand awareness or generating leads.

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What is a good CTR for TikTok ads?

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The ideal CTR for TikTok ads can vary depending on several factors, including your industry; ad type; and campaign objectives. However, according to industry benchmarks found on Triple Whale, across five thousand $ 1 million e-commerce businesses, the average CTR is 0.73%. But when spending less than a million dollars on your ads you could potentially be seeing a higher click-through rate of around 2% to 5%, this would be in the average range for TikTok ads.

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On the point that the average CTR for TikTok ads can differ across different Industries, we see for instance e-commerce and retail businesses often have a higher CTR compared to Industries like finance or technology.

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The type of ad you're running can also influence your CTR, for example, In-Feed videos tend to have a higher CTR than other ad formats.

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How does TikTok CTR compare to other social platforms?

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TikTok CTRs are generally higher than those of other social platforms like Facebook and Instagram, this is likely due to the platform's unique algorithm and the highly engaging nature of TikTok content which leads me to my next point - Direct Communication.

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Being able to speak directly with your potential customers may be what is leading to a higher CTR. When a user sees what looks to be a normal video from a creator, they are more likely to watch it for longer than if they automatically know it is an ad. So with this in mind how do we improve our CTR?

How to improve your TikTok click-through rate?

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The next most obvious question would be: “How do I improve my CTR on TikTok?”. Well luckily you have come to the right place, here are some ideas you could try. The best thing you can do is test each of the following and see which connects best with your target audience, once you have figured that out, you are free to scale on that idea.

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• Leverage User-Generated Content: Creating content that follows a trendy sound; topic or meme is probably your best chance of improving your click-through rates. You are giving your audience a look behind the curtain into what it might be like to engage with a business like yours. You're adding a personal touch to your business and this is what consumers are looking for in today's world.

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• Make videos with strong quick hooks in the first three seconds. People scroll a lot on TikTok, so the time to grab their attention is lower than ever. You need to almost scream to your audience what it is that you want them to do whether it be purchase; sign a lead form or maybe just follow you.

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• Only broad targeting: With some in-depth research that our team has done, we have found that interests and audience targeting never works. The algorithm is set up to display what best serves a potential customer, so using that to your advantage is how you get ahead, if you try to niche down your audience targeting you may find that your CTR goes down as well.

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Using these techniques you will find what works best for the audience, remember you are looking for the type of content that increases your CTR. Apply this metric to the results from your tests and then you should have a good understanding of what increases your business’s CTR on TikTok.

Some other options you might try can include:

• Create engaging content: Ads that are visually appealing, informative, and entertaining really help in a big way. Copying hashtags and using trending sounds help to increase reach and visibility.
• Include a strong call to action in your ad: This way you can tell your potential customers exactly what you want them to do, it is easier for someone to know what they are expected to do when landing on your website when you tell them to do it.
• Try different ad formats: Experiment with different ad styles, durations, and targeting options to find what works best for your campaign.

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You’ve read this far, so here are the key takeaways from this article.

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• As we can see the TikTok click-through rate metric is vital for measuring ad performance.
• A high click-through rate indicates your ad is relevant; engaging; and effective.
• Industry benchmarks vary across all the platforms, however, a good click-through rate for TikTok ads on the high end of a budget is about 0.73%. 
• You should be aiming for a 2% to 5% click-through rate to be happy at the end of the month.
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  • Create engaging content that has a personal touch. 
  • Have a clear call to action.
  • Optimise your ad to show exactly what you want the user to do or experience with your product and/or brand.

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Thank you so much for reading this article. If you enjoyed it and are looking to grow your business, feel free to contact us or book a consultation with our sales team.

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At Strike Digital we work with you to achieve growth and increase revenue performance.

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Have a great day!

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