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12 Hacks for Increasing Your TikTok Following

Every creator’s goal online is to have tons of devoted followers hanging off their every word. Hey, on your socials, you’re the main character – and you deserve to be seen like one. But is everyone else interested in what you’re dishing out? Often, the gauge to success online is that follower count, as it can be a sign of whether your content is providing value to others. And when it comes to growing your reach and expanding your community, there are peaks and valleys. On TikTok in particular, it’s rewarding to see those views reach the thousands, but how do you convert them to followers? 

We’ve summed up 12 easy (and free) hacks to help you, such as embracing your unique style, capitalizing on trends and challenges, plus using the right hashtags. Popular, you’re going to be pop-u-lar!

Little Extras

📢  For creators looking to engage more directly with followers, Instagram has opened its Broadcast Channel option, which functions a little like a community bulletin board. 

🆓 Patreon is making big moves right now, and one hot new addition is a free membership tier for creators who want to let their followers taste before they buy. 

🛍️  Is TikTok trying to take over the world? For now, only the realm of online shopping. Its new endeavor, Project S, could very well be the alternative that dethrones Amazon.

🔖 Discord is joining the ranks as a creator-forward platform with its “Downloadables” feature. Looking to sell gaming guides, recipe books, or digital wallpaper? Here’s your chance.

FOR 👀 VISUAL LEARNERS 👀: Everything you need to know about IG’s Broadcast Channels feature in less than 60 seconds.

🍝  Instagram is testing out a feature for U.S. users that makes it easy to download public Reels. We don’t know who asked for this but at the very least, we can finally send pasta videos to our grandmothers.

👏🏾 No, Jellysmack is not a lip gloss brand – it’s an up-and-coming global creator company investing $25M in diverse creators. Why? Because BIPOC creators still make 35% less than the rest.

📚 What’s the strategy behind earning $120,000 of passive income in 9 months? Ask Niki Puls, a 30-year-old mom whose life changed with just one ebook. 

🏦 We all know AI relies on preexisting information. So, what happens when that information contains racial biases? The financial sector is finding out the hard way. 

✍️  VIDEO HOW TO ✍️ : Download Reels onto your device and share them across platforms.

On YouTube: Views + Ads = $$$

When it comes to racking up that YouTube cash, the possibilities are endless. But hold up, before you dive into creating content for your channel, let’s talk numbers and set some expectations, because there are a few things you need to know first.

For instance, how many YouTube views does it take to start seeing a return, and how much revenue can you actually make from this platform? Well, grab a snack, 'cause we're about to spill the tea on the kind of YouTube money you can expect per view. We’ve also got tips on how to engage your followers, how to take advantage of YouTube’s Partner Program, plus a breakdown of the most profitable YouTube niches. Get ready to flex those views and stack those bills.

TL;DR 

 🙏 Finally, some useful features on Instagram: Broadcast Channels open up to more creators and public Reels are downloadable (for U.S. users). For visual learners, we explain how to start your own Channel and what this Reels download feature looks like. 👀

😇 Proof that good things still happen in the world: This 30-year-old mom earned $120K in 9 months and wants to help you do the same. Jellysmack is investing $25M in diverse creators. You can grow your following on TikTok just by being yourself. We love to see it. 💋

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