Summary of HOW TO GROW ON TIK TOK IN ONE MONTH & how I grew to 50,000+ followers in my first month on Tik Tok

The video provides a detailed guide on how to grow a TikTok account rapidly within one month, sharing personal experiences and actionable tips from Sarah, a hardware manufacturing engineer at Microsoft and TikTok content creator with over 70,000 followers.

Main Strategies and Tips for TikTok Growth

1. Post Frequently and Consistently
   • Post 3 to 5 videos per day for the first 3-4 weeks to gain initial traction.
   • This intensive posting helps overcome the initial follower hurdle and makes the account appear more official.
   • Use TikTok’s "For You" page for inspiration and trend ideas.
2. Use Hashtags Strategically
   • Avoid generic hashtags like #fyp or #ForYouPage as they don’t help visibility.
   • Use a mix of 2-3 large, popular hashtags and 2-3 smaller, niche-specific hashtags.
   • Large hashtags have more traffic but more competition; smaller hashtags have less traffic but better visibility.
3. Engage Immediately on Your Own Posts
   • Be the first to like and comment on your videos to boost engagement.
   • Use comments to ask questions to encourage viewer interaction.
   • Promote your other social platforms subtly in the comments.
4. Add Subtitles to Videos
   • Manually add subtitles to increase accessibility and reach.
   • Subtitles help engage deaf users and those who watch videos without sound.
5. Focus on Providing Value
   • Identify what value your content offers (education, entertainment, inspiration).
   • Content that offers clear value attracts followers.
   • Experiment with different content types initially to find your niche.
   • Once a niche is identified, include it in your username or bio for clarity.
6. Create a Content Calendar
   • Organize video ideas, captions, and notes (music, shots) in a spreadsheet.
   • Helps balance TikTok content creation with a full-time job or other commitments.

Monetization Opportunities on TikTok

1. Creative Learning Fund
   • Contract-based program requiring a set number of videos with specific hashtags.
   • Provides TikTok ad credits (not direct money) and swag.
   • Good for learning and community support but not direct income.
2. TikTok Creator Fund
   • Pays based on video views (approx. 2-3 cents per 1,000 views).
   • Requires meeting follower and view thresholds.
   • Provides small earnings, more like “coffee money.”
   • Views may decrease after joining as TikTok prioritizes paid promotions.
3. Sponsorships
   • Companies may offer free products or pay for sponsored videos.
   • Payment ranges from $100 to $600 per video depending on length and product.
   • Prefer genuine endorsements; only promote products you like.
   • Sponsorships can be a significant income source but require managing time and contracts.

Recommended Tools and Equipment

• Editing Software: Use TikTok’s in-app editor for simple edits; use iMovie for more advanced editing on iPhone.
• Hardware: Invest in a phone tripod with a ring light for stable, well-lit videos anytime.

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Presenters and Sources

• Sarah (Username: @swingxwang) – Hardware manufacturing engineer at Microsoft and TikTok content creator sharing her personal growth journey and tips.

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