TikTok Ads
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TikTok Ads Targeting Options: Complete Guide

TikTok offers demographic targeting (location, age 13-65+, gender, language), interest targeting (categories like beauty, sports, tech), behaviour targeting (users who interacted with specific content types), device targeting (OS, connection type, device price), Custom Audiences (pixel-based website

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Quick Summary

TikTok offers demographic targeting (location, age 13-65+, gender, language), interest targeting (categories like beauty, sports, tech), behaviour targeting (users who interacted with specific content types), device targeting (OS, connection type, device price), Custom Audiences (pixel-based website visitors, app activity, customer files, engagement audiences), and Lookalike Audiences (1%, 5%, or 10% size based on Custom Audience seeds). TikTok's algorithm performs best with broader targeting — start wider and let the algorithm find converters.

Overview

TikTok offers demographic targeting (location, age 13-65+, gender, language), interest targeting (categories like beauty, sports, tech), behaviour targeting (users who interacted with specific content types), device targeting (OS, connection type, device price), Custom Audiences (pixel-based website visitors, app activity, customer files, engagement audiences), and Lookalike Audiences (1%, 5%, or 10% size based on Custom Audience seeds). TikTok's algorithm performs best with broader targeting — start wider and let the algorithm find converters.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these 2 steps to complete this guide

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Best Practices

Start with the recommended default settings and optimise based on data. Review performance metrics regularly. Make incremental changes. Document your configuration for reference.
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Common Issues and Solutions

Check the platform's help centre for the latest troubleshooting guidance. Allow 24-48 hours for tracking data to populate. Ensure you have the correct permissions. Verify all integrations are active.

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