You\u2019ve started a TikTok account \u2014 congratulations! You\u2019ve embraced the short-form video app that\u2019s been sweeping the globe (2 billion downloads and counting<\/a>!) and are busy creating videos and honing your TikTok editing skills<\/a>. If you\u2019re wondering how to get more views on TikTok, we\u2019ve got you.<\/p>\n Making creative videos to trending sounds is just one step in building a successful TikTok presence. You\u2019ve also got to get people to watch<\/strong> your videos.<\/p>\n Read on for 15 fool-proof tips for getting more views on TikTok. We\u2019re gonna make you a star!<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Bonus: Get a free TikTok Growth Checklist<\/span><\/strong> from famous TikTok creator Tiffy Chen that shows you how to gain 1.6 million followers with only 3 studio lights and iMovie.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n A view on TikTok is counted the very second your video starts to play. Different social media platforms measure \u201cviews\u201d in different ways, but on TikTok, it\u2019s super simple.<\/p>\n If the video autoplays or loops, or a viewer comes back to watch it multiple times, those all count as new views. (However, when you watch your own video, those views are not<\/em> counted.)<\/p>\n Getting someone to watch all the way to the end? That\u2019s the tricky part. But with a fairly low barrier to entry for what counts as a \u201cview,\u201d racking up the metrics on TikTok isn\u2019t too tough if you have reach.<\/p>\n \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Bonus: Get a free TikTok Growth Checklist<\/span><\/strong> from famous TikTok creator Tiffy Chen that shows you how to gain 1.6 million followers with only 3 studio lights and iMovie.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t "}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Create. Schedule. Publish. Engage. Measure. Win.<\/strong><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFree 30-Day Trial<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t <\/span><\/p>\n TikTok began offering payouts in 2020 when it launched its Creator Fund. Under the Creator Fund, you could expect to make between $0.02 and $0.04 per 1,000 views.<\/p>\n However, after a few years of trial and error \u2014 with most complaints being about low payouts \u2014 TikTok discontinued the program in 2023 and recently relaunched it as the Creators Rewards Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Creator Rewards program incentivizes creators to create original, long-form content. One requirement for earning payment is that videos must be at least one minute long<\/strong>. As a result, TikTok says the earning potential is 20 times higher than the rewards from the previous Creator Fund.<\/p>\n Since its beta release in 2023, TikTok reports that total creator revenue has increased by over 250% in just six months. The company also shared in a press release<\/a> that the number of creators making over $50,000 per month has nearly doubled.<\/p>\n Source: <\/em>TikTok<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n But not just anyone can cash in on TikTok\u2019s generosity. To be eligible for TikTok\u2019s Creator Rewards Program payments, you need to meet all of the following criteria:<\/p>\n Additionally, only videos that meet the following criteria are eligible for the Creator Rewards Program:<\/p>\n If that\u2019s you, you can apply for the Creator Rewards program via the app. Go to Settings and Privacy<\/strong>, then Creator Tools<\/strong>, then Creator Rewards program<\/strong> under Monetization<\/strong>. If you\u2019re eligible, you\u2019ll be prompted to enter your contact info and agree to the Creator Rewards Program Agreement.<\/p>\n No! You shouldn\u2019t buy TikTok views! Stop it! Put that credit card down!<\/p>\n As we learned from our experiment of buying TikTok followers<\/a>, it\u2019s not possible to shop for social media success.<\/p>\n Maybe your view metrics will go up, but your engagement rate will plummet, you won\u2019t gain any followers, and the audience you\u2019ve hired to watch will all eventually be removed by TikTok anyways.<\/p>\n Save your money and invest your time instead into building authentic, lasting engagement.<\/p>\n Views drive engagement on TikTok. The more views your video has, the more your video is shown in users\u2019 For You Page (FYP)<\/a>.If your content resonates with viewers, then more views also mean more engagement in the form of likes, comments, shares, and follows.<\/p>\n The number of views you get can also help you understand your overall performance. For example, if your video is getting a lot of views, then you know you\u2019re reaching people, and the content is engaging. And if it\u2019s not getting high view counts, then you know you need to adjust your content or strategy. Speaking of which\u2026<\/p>\n There are a number of reasons why your videos may not be getting any views.<\/p>\n For starters, if you have a new account, it takes time to get your videos seen. TikTok determines how engaging your video is by showing it on a limited number of users\u2019 FYP to see how much interaction it gets. Once your video starts getting likes and comments, the platform will recommend it to more people.<\/p>\n It can take a lot of trial and error to figure out what works, what people engage with, and even when the best time to post is<\/a>. If you have a new account, the best thing you can do is experiment. Publish videos using various styles, trends, and tactics until you start to see what sticks.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re still not getting *any*<\/strong> views on TikTok \u2014 we\u2019re talking zero views<\/strong> on multiple videos \u2014 then you could be experiencing a shadowban. A TikTok shadowban<\/a> is what happens when the platform temporarily restricts the visibility of an account. This can happen if TikTok believes you\u2019ve violated its Community Guidelines or if you\u2019re being spammy.<\/p>\n To avoid a potential shadowban, first, follow the rules. Second, don\u2019t participate in bot-like activities like following too many accounts at once or leaving the same comment on hundreds of videos to lure engagement.<\/p>\n Okay, enough preamble. Ready to get to the tips?!<\/p>\n Hashtags are a powerful tool in your TikTok arsenal. It\u2019s how the all-mighty TikTok algorithm<\/a> identifies what you\u2019re posting about and who might be interested in watching it. Hashtags are also essential for helping users discover your content via search.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to make a TikTok hashtag strategy, you\u2019ll definitely want to watch our video:<\/p>\nWhat is a \u201cview\u201d on TikTok?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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