Are you ready to dive into the world of TikTok and discover proven ways to make money? Well, look no further because I have all the details you’ll need in this article.
From participating in TikTok’s creativity program to selling products and working with influencers, there are so many opportunities waiting for you.
You just have to choose the method that suits you best, focus on it and never give up.
Let’s see how you make money from TikTok.
What you need to know about TikTok
Before you “conquer” Tik Tok, there are a few basic things you need to know.
- First of all, if you want to share links on your profile, you need to have at least 1000 followers.
- Speaking of followers, a huge proportion of its users, 62% are under 30 years old, while a significant percentage, around 32.5%, are under 20 years old. This demographic is essential to take into account when creating your content.
- The interesting thing is that TikTok is not only for the Z generation. An increasing number of millennials (i.e. the children of the 90s) are on the platform!
- Now, let’s talk about the promotions you’re going to do. While it’s normal to want to make as much money as possible and as quickly as possible from TikTok remember not to overdo it with constant promotional posts. Your followers love your content because it’s fun and relevant, not because it feels like an endless ad campaign.
How to make money from Tik Tok
Now, let’s get straight to how to make money on TikTok.
1. Affiliate marketing
Affiliate marketing is one of the most effective and popular ways to earn money on TikTok. With affiliate marketing, you can earn commissions on every sale made through your unique affiliate link.
To succeed in affiliate marketing, it’s important to choose products that match your content and resonate with your followers.
Create engaging videos showcasing these products, highlighting their unique features and benefits.
You can buy video services from Fiverr, or use artificial intelligence programs to easily create video product videos. Use call-to-actions to direct visitors to your affiliate links.
Remember, you must have at least 1000 followers before you can add a link to your CV.
PRO TIP: Find affiliate programs that pay recurring commissions for the lifetime of the customer. You make the sale once and get paid multiple times. For example, software like Pictory and Systeme will pay you a commission for the lifetime of the user you refer. If you’re in the health and nutritional supplement industry, Xtend Life Supplements ‘ affiliate program pays you a commission for the lifetime of its customers.
2. Sponsored content
Sponsored content is another lucrative option you can explore to earn money on TikTok.
As a creator, different brands may approach you to promote their products or services in your videos.
You can do product reviews, show how the product works or embed it in your own way in a video.
Of course, in order to be able to ask for even 10 euros you need to get a few thousand followers first.
PRO TIP: To get sponsored content opportunities, you may want to add a “DM for collaborations” to your profile, join the TikTok Creator Marketplace, put it as a service on Fiverr, or join influencer marketplaces like collabstr.com.
3. TikTok Creativity Program
Moving on from sponsored content, another proven way to earn money on TikTok is through the TikTok Creativity Program.
The programme is not yet open for Greece. At the moment, the programme is open to (EU countries) England, Germany, Italy, France, Germany, France and Spain. If you are a Greek living in one of these countries, then this is a method you might want to consider.
As a creator with 10,000 followers and 100,000 views in the last 30 days, you can join the TikTok Creativity Fund and access reward opportunities.
The Creativity Program differs from the existing TikTok Creator Fund which started in March 2021. The difference is that the Creativity Program Beta requires fewer followers (10,000 compared to 100,000) and creators must make videos longer than one minute to be eligible.
The Creator Fund is a TikTok program that commits $1 billion by 2023 to support creators. Through this program, you can earn money based on your video’s performance metrics, such as views and interaction.
Creators on TikTok earn approximately 2 to 4 cents per 1,000 views. This means that you earn between 20 to 40 euros after your video has gained 1 million views. A viral video with 10 million views will get around 200 to 400 euros from the TikTok Creator Fund.
See the screenshots below to see how to apply for the TikTok creativity program.
4. Sell products
Selling merchandise and other products to your TikTok followers is another good method of making money on TikTok.
As a creator, you have the opportunity to showcase your unique style and brand through products that connect with your audience.
By offering exclusive products, such as t-shirts, sweatshirts or even personalised items such as cups, key chains, etc., you can turn your followers into loyal customers.
It is important to create high quality images and videos that showcase your products as it is very important to build your own brand.
PRO TIP: Platforms such as Teespring or Printify offer print-on-demand services for free. They just cut a percentage off of each sale you make – which is fair, if you ask me. They provide the whole platform to start selling without asking for monthly subscriptions etc.
5. Do Live Broadcasts
To maximize your TikTok revenue, you can do live broadcasts and collect virtual gifts during your live performances.
Live streaming allows you to connect with your followers in real time and create an interactive experience.
During your live performances, viewers can send you virtual gifts as a sign of support and appreciation. These virtual gifts can be converted into real money that goes directly into your account.
6. Get Tips
Another way to increase your revenue on TikTok is to collect tips from your audience.
TikTok has a built-in tipping feature that makes it easy for your followers to show their appreciation and support by sending you virtual coins or gifts.
This in-app feature allows you to earn money directly without depending solely on partnerships with companies or advertising revenue.
To be able to register for TikTok tips, you must be 18 years of age or older, have at least 100,000 followers, have an account in good standing and live in either the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Germany or Spain. Also, your account must be Personal not Professional.
This method allows you to not depend on anyone and be exactly who you want to be. For example, if you have a steady income from promoting a product and that product goes down in quality, you can’t say anything against it because – most likely – your partnership will break down.
Another example is the creation of video reviews for products. If you make enough money from tips, you have no reason not to say what you really think about a product or service.
Collecting tips adds an extra source of income, but it also strengthens the connection between you and your audience.
PRO TIP: A call-to-action is necessary here. Encourage viewers to leave a tip so you can continue to offer authentic and unbiased content.
7. Sell directly to TikTok
Selling products directly through the TikTok Shop is another effective way to make money from the platform.
With TikTok’s built-in e-commerce features, you can present your products in videos and provide purchase links directly within the app, making it easier for viewers to buy.
To maximise your results, it’s important to encourage your viewers to buy by answering their questions, comments and messages and offering exclusive discounts.
Also, utilizing ads on TikTok can help you reach a larger audience and increase the visibility of your products, increasing the chances of purchasing your products.
8. Offer exclusive paid content
Many successful TikTokers make extra money by providing exclusive content to their most dedicated followers through platforms like Patreon.
Patreon is a platform that allows people to support creators by pledging a certain amount of money per month.
Whether it’s monthly videos, behind-the-scenes footage or special podcasts, offering paid content allows you to reward your most loyal fans while earning money for your work.
9. Tik Tok Rewards
TikTok Rewards offers users the opportunity to earn reward points that can be exchanged for various benefits. In short, you become an affiliate with TikTok.
It’s another way to make money on TikTok, even if you haven’t posted a single video.
All you need to do is share your unique affiliate link with friends and contacts. Once they sign up to TikTok and start using it, you will earn reward points. These points can be exchanged for exciting prizes such as gift cards, merchandise or even cash.
Here’s how to get started.
- Open the TikTok app.
- Go to your profile page, then to the Discover page or the For You page.
- Click on the TikTok Rewards banner or widget.
- Click on the coin icon in the top left corner of the screen.
- Find your unique affiliate link and invitation code on the page. You can use it to invite your friends to subscribe to TikTok.
- You start earning TikTok rewards points as soon as your friends download TikTok for the first time and enter your affiliate code.
10. Sell TikTok accounts
Building and selling TikTok accounts is another way to make money fast. By selling 10-20 accounts per year, with 1000-10000 followers each, for $100 each, you can earn $1000-2000 per year.
Sites such as fameswap.com and mid-man.com are platforms for buying and selling TikTok accounts.
These sites connect sellers with interested buyers who are willing to pay for established profiles. Acquiring followers on TikTok takes time and effort, so if you’ve already made the effort, why not take advantage of it?
There are people who would rather buy something ready-made than try to build it themselves. Selling your account is a smart move to make money from your success on the platform.
PRO TIP: The website highsocial.com seems to be one of the few platforms where you can buy real followers on TikTok to speed up the process. E.g. if you invest 100-200 euros and get about 10,000 followers in 1-2 months and combined with your own efforts you get the account to 20,000 followers you can easily ask for 500-600 euros for the account.
11. TikTok Playlist Push program
Through this website you can pay for the use of sounds in your videos.
Yes, you heard right!
By incorporating sounds from their talented artists into your content, you can earn up to €250 per video – according to the website
The best place? You choose only the music you really like, while retaining 100% control of your channel.
It’s a win-win situation. You’re making money but you’re also promoting talented artists.
Tips to maximize your success with TikTok
If you want to maximise your success on TikTok, there are a few key strategies to consider.
Upload content daily
Posting content daily will increase your chances of going viral on TikTok. Think about it. The more videos you post, the more chances you have of one of those videos going viral.
In addition, TikTok’s algorithm tends to favour accounts that are active and constantly posting new videos. This means that the more often you upload, the greater the chance that your content will be viewed by a wider audience.
Find your target group
Understanding your target audience is essential to creating content that will resonate on TikTok. It’s not enough to randomly upload videos and hope for the best. You need to know who you’re trying to reach and what they want to see.
For example: Are young girls interested in fashion? Are they older men who love sports? Once you have identified your audience, you can tailor your content to their interests and preferences.
This will increase the chances of your videos being shared, liked and commented on by your audience. So take some time to research and understand who you are trying to reach on TikTok, this will make a big difference to the success of your content.
Create a video intro and outro
Intros and outros in videos can help establish your identity and make you look more professional.
With a tool like inVideo, you can easily create cool imports and outros using the thousands of templates it has. Whether you want something fancy or something simple, there’s a template that will meet your needs.
By having a consistent intro and outro, viewers will instantly recognize your videos and associate them with your personal brand. This will help you stand out from the crowd on TikTok and attract more followers.
Use call-to-actions
Now that you’ve created an impressive intro and outro, it’s important to include effective call to actions in your TikTok videos.
A call to action is a prompt for your viewers to take a specific action after watching your video.
It can be anything from following your account, liking your video, commenting, or even visiting a website or making a purchase.
By including a clear call to action, you will “push” your audience and lead them towards the desired result.
For example, if you’re promoting a product in your video, you can end by saying something like: “Check out the link in my profile for more information and to buy it.”
Remember to keep the call to action concise and understandable so that the audience knows exactly what to do next.
But what if you want more than just a link? That’s where the “link-in-bio” tool comes in.
Link-in-bio
If you want to add multiple links to your TikTok profile, you can use a link-in-bio tool like Beacons or Link Tree.
These tools allow you to create a single link that will redirect your audience from TikTok to a simple landing page where they can find all the important links you want to share with them.
This is especially useful if you want to direct your followers to other platforms or multiple products.
With just one click, your audience can access your eshop, the affiliate programs you promote or anywhere else you want.
It’s a convenient way to gather all your important links in one place.
Use artificial intelligence tools
Using AI video tools can help you create short videos faster in TikTok.
For example, with a tool like Repurpose.io, you can easily convert large videos into small ones by simply copy-pasting a link from YouTube into the program.
The program then automatically finds the best places to create short videos under a minute.
But artificial intelligence does not stop here. AI content authoring tools like Writesonic, Jasper and ChatGPT can create 1-minute video scripts in seconds, saving you valuable time and effort.
And to convert these texts to video, platforms like Pictory use AI to convert them to video by automatically adding visuals, voiceovers and subtitles.
These AI tools for video are a game changer for creators looking to produce content faster and more efficiently on TikTok.
Post on other platforms as well.
If you made it where you made the video, why stick to just one platform?
Every video you create can be uploaded to other social networks that offer the possibility of short videos, besides Ticktock.
For example:
- YouTube Shorts
- Instagram Reels
- Gettr Gtok
- Facebook Reels
- Pinterest Videos
This way you increase your community on other platforms and the chances of earners.
Focus on a single method
Don’t try to use all available ways to make money on Tik Tok at the same time.
It’s the beginning of failure.
Better take a method and doctrine on it. Along the way, when you make a lot of money from it, you can move on to other methods.
For example, don’t try to do affiliate marketing and try to sell products (flannels, cups, etc.) at the same time.
Better learn affiliate marketing through Tik Tok first and when you start making thousands and want to add another income stream then move on to the next method.
Be authentic
Remember that authenticity on TikTok is vital to developing a genuine relationship with your audience and increasing your chances of making money.
When you are authentic on TikTok, you show your true self, you share your character, your beliefs, your way of speaking, in an honest and meaningful way. This will create trust and loyalty among your followers.
Your authenticity will allow you to stand out from the crowd and differentiate yourself from others on the platform.
So don’t be afraid to be yourself and embrace what makes you special.
Don’t give up
Don’t let the challenges discourage you – persistence is the key to finding success and making money on TikTok.
As someone who has experienced setbacks and obstacles in my journey to making money online, I can tell you that giving up is not an option. It’s important to remember that every successful TikToker started with zero followers and faced their own difficulties.
Even if your first videos don’t get any views, keep creating content, and keep trying to make it.
How much can you make with TikTok?
The amount you can earn on TikTok depends on the number of followers you have and your level of influence.
- Small accounts with 10,000 to 100,000 followers can expect to earn around $60 to $90 per post.
- As you move up, medium accounts with 100,000 to 500,000 followers can earn payments ranging from $200 to $400 per post.
- Large accounts with 500,000 to 1 million followers have the potential to earn even more, typically making around $400 to $600 per post.
- And finally, TikTok “kings” with over 1 million followers can get from $750 or even up to $1000 per post.
It is important to note that these figures are only estimates and the revenues of each may vary depending on the percentage of ownership and partnerships with the companies.
However, it is obvious that many followers on TikTok can lead to significant financial opportunities.
Now that we know how much money creators can make on TikTok, let’s explore who exactly are the ones who make the most money on the platform and what strategies they use.
Who makes the most money on TikTok?
Not surprisingly, some of the highest paid users are famous within the TikTok community itself.
According to GoBankingRates, at the top of the list is Charli D’Amelio, an American influencer who earns up to $105,770 per post. With her impressive dance moves and charming character, she has amassed 150 million followers on TikTok alone.
He is closely followed by Khabane Lame, a social media user from Senegal and Italy who earns up to $92,270 per post. Thanks to his comedic videos, he holds the title of the most followed user on TikTok with 151 million followers.
Another major earner is Bella Poarch, an American woman who earns up to $66,829 per post. Known for her lip-syncs and viral songs, she has attracted 92.8 million followers.
Final Comments
TikTok offers plenty of opportunities to make money, so take the plunge and explore the various methods available.
Remember, the key to success is to choose one of the above methods of making money on Ticktock and focus on learning it well.
Once you are successful with one method, then you can explore other ways to speculate.
Also, understanding your audience is critical – create content that they are interested in and like.
And here is the golden rule: never give up!
“Embrace your ups and downs and never forget that persistence and patience are ALWAYS rewarded.
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