How To Make Money With TIKTOK! (Complete Beginner Guide From 0 Followers)

Introduction

Hi everyone! Welcome back. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Alice. I help others learn and get started with online side hustles. My goal is to not only help you start making money online but also to succeed in doing so. Today, I'm going to show you how to utilize TikTok to advertise whatever you're selling or promoting. I'll mostly be using the example I used in my last video, so if you haven't checked that out already, I highly recommend you do so. This video will make a lot more sense afterward. Make sure to watch this entire video, as everything I'll be discussing will help you see success in monetizing TikTok as a beginner.

Why TikTok?

First, I want to mention that TikTok is a gigantic and popular platform across all demographic groups. It's still relatively new, so it's not too late for you to hop on and monetize from it. TikTok has over 1 billion active users every day, and there's something for everyone on this platform. Thousands of people blow up on TikTok every day, receiving life-changing opportunities.

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. Large Audience: With over 1 billion active users, your videos could be seen by millions.
2. Unique Algorithm: It pushes out content to large groups and your ideal audience through the For You Page.
3. Constant New Trends: Staying on trends helps you stay relevant and go viral.
4. Easy to Grow: Growing on TikTok can help you grow other social media platforms too, like Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube.
5. High-Income Skills: Learning how to grow and monetize on TikTok can be beneficial in the long term. You can even help others or companies grow their TikTok accounts.

Cons

1. Community Guidelines: They have become stricter, but as long as you follow them, you should be fine.
2. Need for Business Account for Links: You need 1,000 followers and a business account to add a link to your bio.
3. No Copyrighted Music: Business accounts can’t use copyrighted music.

Key Points to Success

To successfully grow and monetize on TikTok, pay attention to:

1. Research: High-value content.
2. Consistency: Be determined and consistent.

Steps to Get Started

1. Create a TikTok Account: Pick a username and set up your profile picture. Use a personal/creator account initially.
2. Switch to Business Account: After reaching 1,000 followers, switch to a business account to add a link in your bio.
3. Edit Your Bio: Explain what you do and the value you provide. Make it engaging and eye-catching.
4. Engage: Follow some people and engage with a few videos to show TikTok that you're not a bot.
5. Choose a Niche: Stick to your niche to identify your target audience. For example, my niche in this video is pets.
6. Research Trends and Content: Search keywords related to your niche, save viral videos for inspiration, and study hashtags.
7. Use Relevant Hashtags: Pick 10 hashtags related to your audience and niche, using a combination in your videos.
8. Post Consistently: Post three times a day to grow your account quickly.
9. Use Strong Hooks: Engage viewers to ensure high watch times.
10. Add Call to Actions: Guide people to follow you, and later on, check out the links in your bio or Instagram.

Posting Strategies

1. Trending Sounds: Save trending sounds and use them in your videos.
2. Call to Actions: Adjust call to actions as you grow. Initially, focus on "Follow me"; later, guide them to the link in your bio.

Monetizing Before 1,000 Followers

If it's taking a while to gain 1,000 followers, use call to actions to guide people to your Instagram, where you can have monetization links.

Conclusion

That's pretty much everything you need to know to start monetizing on TikTok and organically advertising your businesses. If you need further guidance, feel free to apply for my private learning program.

I hope this article helps you understand how to make money using TikTok! If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments. If you're interested in learning different ways to make money online, hit the subscribe button and turn on notifications.

Thank you for being here, and I'll see you next time!

Keywords

• TikTok
• Monetization
• Online side hustles
• Advertise
• Growing followers
• High-value content
• Consistency
• Niche
• Hashtags
• Trending sounds
• Call to actions

FAQ

Q1: Do I need to have an existing following to monetize on TikTok? A1: No, you can start from zero followers and grow your audience to monetize successfully.

Q2: Can I use copyrighted music on my TikTok videos? A2: Not if you're using a business account. For copyrighted music, you need to stick to a personal or creator account.

Q3: How many times should I post on TikTok to grow my account? A3: Posting three times a day is recommended for fast growth.

Q4: When can I add a link to my bio? A4: You can add a link once you have 1,000 followers and switch to a business account.

Q5: Is it necessary to show my face in the videos? A5: No, you can create content that doesn’t show your face, like product showcases or screen recordings.