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    About Optimization Location

    Last updated: April 2025

    Optimization Location is where TikTok Ads Manager directs its optimization efforts to drive the desired action, such as a website, app, or Instant Form. This setting ensures that your ad delivery focuses on maximizing conversions in the most relevant location. Depending on your campaign objective, the right Optimization Location ensures that your ads are delivered to people who are most likely to take the desired action in that environment, improving ad efficiency and performance.

    Learn how to choose the right objective in TikTok Ads Manager.

    Campaign objective and optimization location use cases

    The following table details which campaign objectives can be placed in certain optimization locations and a use case for each.

    Campaign Objective

    Optimization Location

    Use Case

    Traffic

    Website, App

    Drive more people to a landing page or mobile app.

    Lead Generation

    Website, Instant Form, TikTok Direct Messages, Instant Messaging Apps

    Collect leads through forms or direct messaging.

    App Promotion (Pre-register)

    Website, TikTok Instant Page

    Encourage people to pre-register for an app launch.

    Website Conversions

    Website, TikTok Instant Page

    Optimize for purchases or sign-ups.

    Product Sales

    Website, App

    Drive sales from a product catalog.


    Next steps

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