If you’re a fan of the US show “The Tonight Show” with host Jimmy Kimmel then you’ve probably heard him talking about an app named TikTok. He often features user-generated content from the app on his show and even uses the app to run contests.
So what is TikTok? TikTok is a social networking app for sharing short video clips with your friends, family, and complete strangers. It is somewhat similar to Instagram with the biggest difference being that it’s made for videos and not photos. The app is primarily used for people to share dance clips and lip-sync videos how-ever a growing number of users are posting funny skits and gifs.
TikTok has grown tremendously over the past few years. It boasts an impressive 500 million monthly active users and has been one of the top downloaded apps in the Android app store for the past few months. With such an active user base there’s no doubt that there’s a lot of potentials to get famous on TikTok. Below we’ve listed our a few tips to get noticed on TikTok.
Getting started with TikTok
To get started you’ll need to Install the TikTok App. You can accomplish this by visiting the iOS and Android app store and downloading the appropriate version for your device.
Once you’ve installed the app you will be able to sign-up for an account using an email address or by connecting with your other social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. If you sign-up using a social networking app you’ll get suggestions for users to follow based upon which of your friends has already signed up.
The app is currently the only official way you can interact with the TikTok. There are some third-party TikTok Viewers available which allow you to view peoples posts, browse hashtags, search for users and more directly in a web browser. The official TikTok website does display trending content but that’s just about all you can find on there.
Becoming TikTok Famous
You’ve installed the TikTok app and now you’re primed and ready to start growing your following and potentially get some internet fame.
1. Do Some Homework
A good place to start is by doing some research into what is already working for other users. Try viewing the top TikTok accounts and seeing what they are doing. If you’re following some accounts then maybe ask yourself why you’re following them and what it is that attracts you to them. Planning and researching is a major part of internet fame, it’s rare that a video goes viral and you get known overnight.
2. Post Frequently
Once you’ve figured out “your thing” make sure you post new content often. Just like getting a good Tan, it takes time and consistency to get popular. Try creating a bunch of content on the weekends or when you have spare time and publish it on a schedule. Keep track of what post times give you the most user engagement and aim to post around that time every day.
3. Quality Counts
Make amazing videos. It probably sounds easier then it is but there are some key things you need do to assure the best results. Who wants to follow someone who makes shaky, dull videos.
- Remember to record your videos in brightly light areas so that you’re clearly visible.
- Avoid recording videos in places that are loud and distracting to your viewers.
- Make sure you speak loudly and clearly.
- Consider using software like Adobe Premiere to edit and fine-tune your videos.
- Buy some camera equipment like an external microphone, a tripod or even a gimbal to stabilize your phone.
If you’re looking to repurpose videos from Instagram for your TikTok account, try using an Instagram Downloader to do that. You can download your most popular Instagram videos, edit them and re-post them on your account to see if you get similar engagement from your followers.
4. Engage With Your Followers
Touching base with your audience is a sure fire way to grow your following. People love to know that their comments have been seen, so make sure you respond to every comment with a personalized message. This will bring users back time and time again.
Consider telling a story in your videos to get more user interaction. Maybe ask your viewers a question and have them respond in the comments. Being genuine in your videos will bring followers and will allow people to feel a real connection with you.
5. What not to do
You might want to fast track your internet stardom but there’s a number of things you should refrain from doing.
- Don’t buy followers. You want real interaction and fake followers won’t help with that.
- Be original and don’t copy or repost other peoples content.
- Spamming other peoples pages will quickly give you a bad track record.
- Stay true to your self and don’t lose your sense of style.
Conclusion
If you follow the information we outlined on this page you’ll be well on your way to being the next internet star. Remember that consistency is key to being successful and being at the forefront of the web trends will keep you relevant. As they say, slow and steady wins the race. Good luck!
