How to get TikTok famous?
TIKTOK rants, hacks and revelations can make you famous. From sharing conspiracy theories to whining about pub bust-ups over inappropriate tops, the social media platform isn't for conservative types. TikTok was the worlds most downloaded app in the world in 2020, and it has 800 million active users. Average time on the video-only app roughly doubled in 2019 in many countries, overtaking Facebooks social media platforms. TikTok is most popular among younger people. It is "designed to make addicts of its users; the company uses artificial intelligence to predict what videos will tantalise you, programming an endless stream to distract people for hours," reports the Financial Times. Influencer Marketing Hub advises those wanting to become TikTok famous to: "Create disruptive content, identify your niche, piggyback on influencers, and invest in advertising." "In theory anyone can become 'TikTok famous' - you don't have be a reality-TV star, or celebrity sportsperson to make viral videos," writes BBC Business. Here's Tab's take on how to set about becoming a famous TikToker:  Post loads of content  There is no such thing as posting too much on TikTok, says Grant Beene, who boasts 1.4million followers. If you can post three TikToks a day you are gonna grow quicker than someone who posts once a day.  Science guru Nick Uhas who carries out experiments for his over seven million followers says you should post as often as you can.  "If the apps algorithm favours your videos, theyll be shown to tonnes of people who have never seen or heard of you," writes the Skill Share blog. "Most popular videos are funny, entertaining, educational, relatable, impressive, or surprising. "Others inspire us or make us feel sentimental or nostalgic," it adds. 5 Spencer Barbosa, 18, from Ontario, Canada, has racked up millions of views for her safety tips for women Credit: spencer.barbosa/Tiktok  When you first post your short clip, it will be shown to a small group of users. Based on how these people react - how many likes, comments, and shares it receives - the platform's algorithm predicts whether its worth showing to others. See HERE for more genius TikTok tips and tricks  including how to turn your favourite videos into GIFs  Know the latest trends  "Use trends to your advantage," recommends Nick Uhas. Skill Share Blog explains: "This is because people often browse through collections of videos related to a single trend, so your video will have a much better chance of getting discovered. "All this being said, try to still incorporate your niche into your video. "You can jump on a trend but put your own spin on it so your content remains on brand." Don't forget to use hashtags - three to four work well - so the TikTok algorithm can categorise your content  Be sure to duet or stitch other peoples videos to get in on a conversation or trend and showcase other creators in your niche  Be unique  Use the tools the app gives you  5 Kinsey Dixon shared the horrifying moment her hair dye turned her body bright blue Credit: @kinsey_dixon/TikTok  Create Disruptive Content  Influencer Marketing Hub writes: "Youll need to unleash your wildest, wackiest side while cooking up TikTok content. "Challenges, skits, gymnastic feats, comic performances, makeup and fashion, and magic and illusion are some of the genres that can get traction. "Youngsters, who make up 41 per cent of TikToks user base, love the uninhibited vibe of the platform. "Out-of-the-box and original content work here." Some of TikTok's biggest influencers are earning up to a whopping $5million (3.5million) a year. Alicia Breuer, 17, from Milton Keynes, is racking in an eye-watering 10,000 a DAY thanks to her viral lip-syncing videos. When she's not mining the words to popular songs from The Bee Gees, Drake, the Sugarbabes, Alicia is making fashion and beauty "transition" clips to show off her wardrobe and makeup skills. Once Alicia's TikToks started to blow up on the platform and rack up millions of views, it didn't take long until she was signed by digital talent manager Jessica Henig of Unlocked Branding. The easiest way for TikTok influencers to earn money is by making direct arrangements with brands. "If you count your followers in the thousands, you can start to look at monetising TikTok," says Influencer Marketing Hub. 5 TikTok's biggest influencers like Addison Rae are earning up to $5million Credit: TikTok  Some of the ways influencers can earn money on TikTok include:  Promoting brands in your videos  Creating live videos and receiving tips from your viewers  Cross-promoting your promotions on your other platforms such as YouTube  If you own a business, TikTok marketing could potentially be a great channel for your brand, says Brandtastic's blog. Jake Sweet, or Surfaceldn as he's known to his 7.4million followers on TikTok, enjoys perks like party invites. He added: "I do get money through promotions. "I've done work with people like Amazon Music, rappers Trippie Redd and Juice Wrld." BBC Business adds that he gets his paid work through a company called Fanbytes, one of the digital agencies which have sprung up to service him and fellow influencers. 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