· By Jordan West
TikTok GMV Max ROI Is Lying to You (Here’s What’s Really Inside)
TikTok GMV Max ROI looks amazing on the surface—but it’s not a true return on ad spend.
In this video, Jordan West breaks down what GMV Max really is, how TikTok Shop attributes sales, and why the ROI number is a blended metric that includes paid ads, organic sales, and creator/affiliate revenue. He explains how TikTok credits all orders for promoted products during a GMV Max campaign—even if the buyer never saw an ad—and why this can make performance look better than it actually is.
Jordan also shares practical ways brands can unblend GMV Max, understand what’s driving real growth, and avoid scaling based on misleading data. If you’re running TikTok Shop ads or managing GMV Max campaigns, this video will help you measure performance correctly and make smarter decisions with your budget.
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