7 tips to increase conversion rates for TikTok Lead Ads

Are you struggling to convert customers from TikTok Lead Ads into real customers? In reality, only about 31% of SME businesses fully leverage the conversion potential of Lead Ads on TikTok, while most are still confused with rising costs but low effectiveness. Understanding and correctly applying the 7 tips to increase conversion rates will help you not only save budget but also quickly increase the number of quality customers, boosting sales in a short time.

The most important point: TikTok Lead ads are not a “sales printing machine”. Success lies in optimizing every small step in the conversion funnel – from creating ad creatives, shaping the message to processing customer data. Advertisers only need to improve 1-2% at each step, and the overall effectiveness can double or even triple! That is why top Vietnamese brands always prioritize optimizing their Lead Ads strategy.

Based on experience implementing for hundreds of SME businesses, DPS.MEDIA has found: Those who understand their customers, build systematic care processes, and continuously experiment are the ones who reach the finish line first. This is not just theory; your business will see real conversions in just 2-4 weeks when applying the right method.

TikTok Q4/2023 data also shows: The average conversion rate of TikTok Lead Ads in Vietnam is only about 6-8%, but well-optimized businesses can achieve 15-22%.. This proves that the gap between “running ads” and “running ads with conversions” depends on how you approach and apply the following 7 tips – an essential foundation to break through in 2024!

Optimize creative images and videos to capture attention from the very first second

Secrets to making images and videos instantly catch customers“ eyes

TikTok customer psychology analyzed by DPS.MEDIA shows: They scroll through content extremely quickly, only stopping when something “catches their eye” in the first 2 seconds. Therefore, images/videos should be designed according to the following criteria:

• Choose standout colors but not too flashy, prioritize trendy tones – according to the report Think with Google 2023.
• Attach a large and direct “text overlay” message from the very first seconds, for example: “Get 50% off today!”
• Always have visual movement or unexpected situations to create curiosity, for example: A spa service video starts with a unique makeup transformation.
• Strongly leverage emotional elements or storytelling, for example: Start with a question or statement that immediately makes viewers relate to their own problem (“Have you ever worried about your skin?”).
• Use close-ups of outstanding details to increase emphasis – especially for products with eye-catching materials, colors, or shapes.
• Attractive background music or surprising effects help keep customers engaged longer; don’t forget to combine with trendy sounds that are hot on TikTok.
• End the image/video with a clear call to action (“Watch now”, “Buy first – get offers”).

Conclusion: Investing the first 2 seconds in images/videos creatively and consistently is the key factor to “lock” customers’ attention among hundreds of other contents on TikTok!

Attractive and clear call-to-action content makes it easy for customers to leave their information

Hit the right “emotional button” to urge customers to leave their information

DPS.MEDIA⁣ finds that: According to research by Harvard Business Review, 95% of purchase decisions are driven by emotion, not pure reason. Short CTAs that hit the pain points, desires, or curiosity of customers always deliver surprisingly high conversion rates on TikTok Lead Ads.

• Example: “Download the free checklist - Only available today!” stimulates the fear of missing out.
• “Register now, receive the only offer for the first 50 people!” creates urgency.
• “Share your information – Our team of experts will give free consultation within 5 minutes.” builds trust.

For SMEs, using personalized CTAs tied to real value – for example: “Get a personalized revenue growth strategy consultation for your business” or “Get a free website analysis – discover 3 areas you can improve immediately”, will make customers feel this invitation is just for them, bringing clear value instead of being generic.

Points to note:

• Don’t be too generic: Generic CTAs like “Contact now”, “Register here” can be distracting and do not motivate action.
• Lead with “pain points” or “desires”: For example, ”Don’t waste another day’s ad budget – Get the optimal solution now!”.
• Use emotionally and action-driven language: ”Discover the growth secrets” – “Get your brand recognition offer now, only 2 days left!”.
• Have clear limitations: The more you create a sense of scarcity, time or quantity limits, the more you encourage users to quickly leave their information.

Thus, to increase conversions on TikTok Lead Ads, SMEs should experiment with a variety of CTA templates that touch emotions and personalize messages directly to each target audience group. Don’t hesitate to A/B test options to find the “golden emotional button” for your customers!

Design user-friendly Lead Form templates and minimize information fields

Optimize the number of data fields on the lead Form

Studies such as from Harvard Business Review show that: minimize the number of information fields on the Lead Form can increase the conversion rate by up to 120%. At DPS.MEDIA, we recommend that SMEs only keep the most essential fields for the initial marketing funnel and remove fields that do not add value. Imagine you are the customer: You will find it easier to share your name or email than to provide your ID number, home address, etc. right at the first interaction.

Your article delivers a very clear message with credible evidence: Optimizing the number of fields on the Lead Form significantly increases conversion rates. Here are some suggestions to further highlight this topic as well as provide answers if you need to complete the content or propose Lead Form optimization for small businesses (SMEs):

Optimize the number of data fields on the Lead Form

Studies such as from Harvard Business Review points out: Reducing the number of fields on the Lead Form can increase the conversion rate up to 120%. At DPS.MEDIA,we recommend SMEs ONLY keep the most essential fields for the initial stage of the marketing funnel, removing redundant fields that do not add value.

Put yourself in the customer's shoes:

You will find it easier to share your Name or Email than to provide sensitive information such as ID number, home address right at the first interaction. Complexity is the biggest barrier that causes customers to abandon your registration form.

| Criteria | Tips recommended by DPS.MEDIA |
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| Number of input fields | NO more than 3 important fields: Name, Email, Phone Number |

Reasons why you should OPTIMIZE your Lead Form:

1. Reduce drop-off rate: The longer the form, the more reluctant customers are to leave their information.
2. Increase lead collection speed: Collect basic information first, ask for details after interaction.
3. Improve user experience: Comfortable, fast, less hassle => Easier to convert.

Some other suggestions to optimize your Lead Form:

• Use the “autocomplete” field when possible.
• Use multiple-choice questions instead of manual input (e.g., dropdown to select occupation).
• A/B test different form versions to find the most effective one for your customer segment.

In summary:

Only keep the ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY fields when collecting customer information for the first time, such as NAME, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL. Other information can be added in the next step to maximize conversion rate.

Do you need more examples of optimized Lead Form designs or form content templates? Please ask your next question!

Continuously test and optimize A/B for advertising elements

Compare the effectiveness of multiple ad variants in real time

There is no universal formula for TikTok Lead Ads to generate high conversions. At DPS.MEDIA, we always recommend continuously A/B testing key elements: video content, image thumbnails, headlines, CTA & forms. According to research by Harvard Business Review (2023), campaigns that change and optimize periodically have an average conversion rate improvement of 191%-361% compared to campaigns that keep the creative set unchanged.

• Short video vs. long instructional video – Testing helps identify which format attracts leads more effectively in each niche. One of our education sector partners doubled conversions by switching from short humorous videos to detailed videos explaining the enrollment process.
• More fields vs. simplified forms - Short lead forms often reduce data waste, however, for high-value products, longer forms increase filtering and improve the quality of potential leads (insight from smart Insights, 2023).
• A/B headline and visual - Don’t expect a “one-size-fits-all” idea. Even within the same target group, ads that are authentic, humorous, or evoke different emotions will appeal to different subgroups. Let the data speak.

Track metrics and optimize costs for each Lead Ads campaign

Not only monitor, but also optimize ROI directly from Lead Ads data

Each Lead Ads campaign on TikTok has key metrics that help SMEs “diagnose” real effectiveness. DPS.MEDIA always advises clients to build conversion tracking table separate for each campaign, focusing on core data: cost per lead, conversion rate from click to form fill, and the actual number of quality leads. In fact, a typical case of DPS.MEDIA: After 2 weeks of operation and optimizing the metrics table, the cost per lead decreased by more than 21%, while the conversion rate increased by 91% thanks to continuous testing of factors: images, headlines, call-to-action, and audience segmentation.

Some metrics to check periodically:

• Cost per Lead (CPL)
• Lead Form Conversion Rate
• Lead Quality Score
• Post-collection engagement Below is the completed and optimized write-up based on the content you provided, continuing the list of metrics to check periodically for TikTok Lead Ads campaigns:
  

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  • Cost per Lead (CPL)
  • Lead Form Conversion Rate
  • Lead Quality Score
  • Follow-up engagement after collecting leads

  Closely monitoring these metrics not only helps businesses detect bottlenecks early in the conversion process, but also proactively optimize budgets. For example: if CPL is high but conversion rate is low, businesses need to review ad content, form design, or expand the target customer segment. If there are many leads but the follow-up rate is low, it may be necessary to upgrade the post-lead nurturing process.

  The key to optimizing ROI lies in continuously testing and updating campaign elements based on core data. Make the most of data from TikTok Lead Ads, combined with the metrics system built by DPS.MEDIA, so that every advertising dollar brings in truly quality potential customers for your business.

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  • This content clearly emphasizes the role of each metric and explains the real impact of optimization based on data.
  • If you want to cite sources, you can highlight case studies on the DPS.MEDIA website or official documents from TikTok for Business about Lead Ads to increase the credibility of your article.

  If you need more real data examples or templates for in-depth metric tracking, feel free to request more!

  Your past journey

  TikTok Lead Ads are opening a big door for SMEs to reach target customers naturally and effectively. The seven tips shared by DPS.MEDIA are not just technical procedures, but distilled from experience supporting hundreds of real campaigns on the TikTok platform. When applied correctly, they will help businesses optimize every touchpoint in the customer journey, from views to form submissions.

  However, user behavior on TikTok is always changing rapidly. Therefore, never stop experimenting – A/B test your ad creatives, fine-tune your form content and closely monitor quality metrics to make timely adjustments.. Building a sustainable conversion system is a continuous process, not a one-time result.

  If you want to dive deeper into how to nurture leads after collecting them from TikTok, or how to connect TikTok data with your CRM system, DPS.MEDIA will continue to provide in-depth content in the near future. We also encourage you to further research social commerce trends and Gen Z consumer behavior – the main customer group of this platform.

  Share your thoughts or questions in the comments section below. DPS.MEDIA always looks forward to accompanying the Vietnamese SME community on the journey of digital marketing and sustainable growth!