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How to make money on TikTok

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By KianPublished 3 years ago 5 min read

TikTok is a social media platform with over 200 million users. If you want to make money on TikTok, there are several ways to do so. One option is to create original content and monetize your videos through YouTube. You can also promote products or services in your videos and get paid for each impression (CPM) or every click (CPE). Another way is to work with brands as an influencer who promotes their products on TikTok. Finally, you can use TikTok itself as a marketing tool by promoting something else entirely — such as another app or website — and earning commission through affiliate links.

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How to make money on TikTok

If you want to make money on TikTok, it’s important to create content that people like and share. If your videos are funny or relatable, they’re more likely to go viral and attract a large audience.

You can also optimize your videos for YouTube monetization — this means making sure that they’re not too long (under 15 seconds), contain high-quality audio and video, have a clear title and description of what the video is about so users know what they’re clicking on, etc.

As with any social media platform or website where users can submit content for free: building up an audience takes time! You have to have thick skin when starting out because it can be difficult at first finding an audience who enjoys watching what you do (and who will actually pay attention). In addition, if someone dislikes one thing about your channel/content then all bets are off; there’s no guarantee whether anyone else will find them as funny either! One key way around this problem is by creating multiple channels so that each channel has its own specific style without being limited by another channel’s genre restrictions (e.g., if one channel does comedy sketches but not vlogs).

1. Make your own original content

The first way you can make money on TikTok is by creating your own original content. This means that you need to come up with ideas for videos that are unique and entertaining, but also relevant to your audience. You can do this in many different ways:

Make a parody of an existing video or song (e.g., “Walk It Out” by Unlisted Freaks)

Create a music video using only lip syncing (like @theflippinpianist)

Create an informative tutorial video about something in which you’re knowledgeable (e.g., how to fix a computer)

2. Optimize your videos for YouTube monetization

Before you can start making money on TikTok, you need to create a YouTube account. This is where all of your videos will live and be monetized. Once you’re set up on YouTube, there are several things that can help boost ad revenue:

Use a creator’s channel as opposed to a personal one. If you already have an account on TikTok or Musical.ly (a similar app), make sure that it’s linked to the same email address as your new one so that all of your followers will follow over when they see new content uploaded by someone they already know!

Pick the right category for each video — this will help people find it easier in search results if they’re looking specifically for something like “song covers” or “lip syncs.” It also helps determine how much money each video makes per view; if yours isn’t placed properly then it won’t earn much at all!

Create an original song and music video (e.g., @michael_bluth) Create a video that combines all of these elements (like @tiktokfam).

3. Have a thick skin and build a brand

You’re going to get criticized, ignored, told that you’re not good enough and too good. You’ll be told your content isn’t funny or it’s too much like someone else’s. When this happens — and it will happen — it’s important not to take it personally.

TikTok is a platform where anyone can share their creativity with the world in seconds; as such, there are plenty of people who are trying their hand at comedy on TikTok but aren’t very good at all (yet). Don’t let that discourage you from sharing the things that make YOU unique! In fact, if anything gets under your skin too much (like being told “you aren’t funny”), then maybe consider taking some time off from TikTok altogether until after some more practice makes perfect for your brand of humor? That way when/if someone says something mean about one of your videos later down the line — which again happens ALL THE TIME — you won’t feel so deflated by an online troll because they won’t matter anymore since YOU’RE NOT EVEN WATCHING THEM ANYMORE!!!!!!

Finally, the most important thing you can do to make money on TikTok is to engage with your fans. They’re the reason you have an audience there in the first place, so it only makes sense that keeping them happy will keep them watching!

If you have a good product and are willing to work hard, you can find success on TikTok.

If you have a good product and are willing to work hard, you can find success on TikTok.

TikTok is an app that allows users to create short videos that they can share with the world. It’s popular with young people and has been downloaded over 1 billion times since it launched in 2016. It’s free to download and use but there are some ways you can make money by promoting products or posting ads on your videos:

And when you’re ready to get back into the game, just remember that TikTok is a platform where anyone can share their creativity with the world in seconds; as such, there are plenty of people who are trying their hand at comedy on TikTok but aren’t very good at all (yet)You can earn money by promoting products or brands on TikTok. This can be done on your profile page or in a video. You’ll usually get paid a few cents per view, but the amount depends on how many people see your post..

I hope this article has helped you get started on your TikTok journey. If you’re looking for more information, check out our other articles on the platform such as How to Make Money on TikTok and How to Use TikTok Like a Pro.

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