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tiktok shop profit blog.

Practical guides on profit tracking, fees, COGS, and margin optimization for TikTok Shop sellers.

13 articles

Tools & Reviews7 min read

kalodata alternatives: what it shows and what it cannot see

Looking for a Kalodata alternative? What it tracks, the one thing it structurally cannot show you, and which tool fits depending on the question you are asking.

lina·
Guides9 min read

gmv meaning on tiktok shop: what it is and what you keep

GMV meaning on TikTok explained: what the number includes, what it hides, and how much of a £10,000 GMV month actually reaches your bank account.

lina·
Guides8 min read

unprofitable tiktok shop products: when to cut, when to fix

How to spot products that lose money on TikTok Shop, the 30-day decision framework to fix or cut them, and the hidden cost of keeping zombie SKUs alive.

lina·
Guides7 min read

tiktok shop affiliate commission: what rate can you afford?

Calculate the maximum affiliate commission you can offer on TikTok Shop without losing money. Formula, examples by category, and UK vs US rates compared.

lina·
Guides9 min read

tiktok shop settlement: when you get paid & why it matters

TikTok Shop pays you 8–31 days after delivery, not after the sale. 5 settlement tiers explained, real deduction examples in £ and $, and how to track profit accurately.

lina·
Data & Insights8 min read

tiktok shop refund rate: how returns destroy your profit (2026)

Every TikTok Shop return costs more than the lost sale. Refund admin fees, lost COGS, settlement delays — here's the real cost of returns by category and how to track it.

lina·
Guides9 min read

how to price products on tiktok shop for maximum profit

Stop guessing your TikTok Shop prices. Use the backward pricing formula to set prices based on your profit target — not your competitor's listing. UK and US rates.

lina·
Comparisons10 min read

tiktok shop vs shopify: where do you keep more profit? (2026)

TikTok Shop vs Shopify — not just fees, but real profit per order. Side-by-side comparison with UK and US rates, traffic costs, and net margin at every revenue level.

lina·
Guides9 min read

tiktok shop cogs guide: how to calculate and track your product costs

Learn how to calculate COGS for TikTok Shop — landed cost, per-SKU tracking, common mistakes, and how to import COGS automatically. Updated for 2026.

lina·
Data & Insights8 min read

tiktok shop profit margins by category: 2026 benchmarks

A good TikTok Shop net margin runs 20–30% after fees — but beauty leads at 25–35% and electronics at just 10–15%. See real 2026 benchmarks for all six categories, and where yours should land.

lina·
Tools & Reviews12 min read

best tiktok shop analytics & profit tracker tools 2026

The best TikTok Shop analytics and profit tracker tools in 2026, compared. Free tiers, markets covered, and which one fits solo sellers vs agencies.

lina·
Fees & Costs22 min read

tiktok shop fees: the complete 2026 breakdown

Every TikTok Shop fee explained — referral fees, payment processing, FBT fulfilment, refund admin fees, and ad costs. Updated for 2026 with regional rates.

lina·
Guides7 min read

how to calculate your true tiktok shop profit

Learn how to calculate real profit on TikTok Shop by accounting for COGS, referral fees, commissions, ad spend, and refunds. Step-by-step formula with examples.

lina·