MORGAN ADRIAN AND JOISI SMILE SHARE 5 FIVE WAYS TO BE TIK TOK FAMOUS

By Cheptoek Boyo | August 26, 2020

Leading short-form mobile video platform, TikTok, has taken the world by storm and has become increasingly popular in Kenya simply because the platform provides its users with an experience like no other the opportunity to create amazing content like a pro with the easy-to-use video capturing and editing tools available in-app.

The best part is that you can create great content and grow your following based on your chosen specialty, whether it be fashion, beauty, comedy or sport.

Top local Morgan Adrian and Joisi J Smile share their tips and tricks with other users to help make their videos stand out and ultimately gain more views on the platform. Here are their tips for TikTok success.

1. Post consistently

There is no golden number when it comes to how many times a creator should post, but the common consensus is that it needs to be often. This is because the more you post, the better your chances of your videos being discovered.

“Being famous means having a big following. This comes with the constant demand for creativity while developing regular, entertaining content to keep your fans on your wall. My advice to other creators would be to remain consistent by posting videos regularly,” says Morgan Adrian.

2. Select the right hashtags

Hashtags are a great way to link your content to ongoing trends. Users should use trending hashtags and/or relevant hashtags to make content more discoverable.

Joisi advises, “Creating hashtags with keywords related to your videos increases the chance of your content being seen by people who engage with that type of content. Make yourself stand out by creating relatable hashtags and injecting your own unique personality, whether it’s what you wear, how you act, or the skits you perform.”

3. Jump onto trends and challenges

The app hosts a range of interactive challenges and trending topics that anyone can participate in. By participating in these challenges, creators have the opportunity to find common ground with people from all over the world while expressing their differences.

Morgan says taking advantage of trends is key, “When something is trending, it’s good to take advantage of it. Do this by jumping on the trend to increase the chances of your videos being viewed. Trending hashtags can be found through the discovery page.”

4. Engage and collaborate

If you think someone’s video is cool or funny, tell them! Also, make use of the awesome in-app tools that allow you to collaborate and creatively interact – Like the reply to comments feature. “If you want to become TikTok famous, I would recommend you create relatable videos. Since I’m in Kenya, I look for Kenyan sounds or write things that Kenyans relate to.

But when I’m in another country, I do my research and create content that my audience there can relate to.  Also, be ready to sustain conversations with your followers by listening and responding to questions and comments about your content.” Adds Joisi.

5. Invest in yourself and your content

“Pick your stronghold and just keep doing what you do best, but most importantly enjoy yourself while doing it.” Said Adrian.

“There are a lot of different filters and effects available on the platform which help make my videos look good. My advice to others would be to create quality content so that viewers want to come back for more.

A good example is that you can shoot a video and not finish it, then tell your viewers to come back tomorrow for the rest. People will follow you because they want to see the ending of your video,” said Joisi.