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We understand that as a business owner, you already have a lot on your plate. Well, take a deep breath: Follow Me has you covered.
Think of Follow Me as your personal guide to starting and growing your business on TikTok. Each week, you'll receive expert tips, tricks, and checklists, as well as easy-to-activate solutions and ideas from TikTok and fellow small business owners. Plus, exclusive access to events, giveaways, and other valuable perks.
OPPORTUNITY — Over 63 billion (and counting!) views of #SmallBusiness content means there's a huge appetite for products and services like yours.
DISCOVERY — 39% of users say they discovered a product or brand on TikTok they didn't previously know.
INFLUENCE — The #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt phenomenon is oh-so real. TikTok users aren't passive watchers, they're highly engaged shoppers.
Access to Business Creative Hub, which offers guidance on content creation and a steady stream of trending content to inspire your own.
Helpful tools like post scheduler and more robust analytics to help you manage and optimize your account.
Exclusive use of the Commercial Music Library, which offers more than half a million royalty-free songs and sounds for use in your TikToks.
Ability to add an email address for customer inquiries.
🔲 Explore all the tools and features your new business account has to offer. (Link here)
🔲 Search for hashtags relevant to your business to see how other businesses are telling their stories on TikTok (i.e., #booktok for bookstores).
🔲 Check out TikTok's Creative Center for more trends, tips, and inspiration.
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It's time to make your TikTok debut! We understand, putting content out there can feel scary. But this week, we'll share some tips, tricks, and tools to help you create scroll-stopping content with ease.
When creating for TikTok, it's important to shake the need for perfection. Our community isn't looking for perfect - they want, real, relatable, and authentic.
Instead, with just a simple peek inside your business, you can show the Tiktok community what makes it shine. Here are a few ideas to help you tell your story:
Day in the life" moments — packaging orders, restocking shelves, anything that gives your audience a glimpse of what goes into running your business
Product showcases, tutorials, and before-and-after "reveals" to promote your unique offerings and services
Customer testimonials or responses to comments on your past TikToks to encourage engagement and trust
🔲 Make your TikTok debut using #SmallBusiness and #FollowMe.
🔲 Check out these TikTok templates for an easy starting point and inspiration.
🔲 Explore the in-app Business Creative Hub for guidance and ideas, found in your profile settings.
🔲 Check out the Events & Opportunities section below to make the most of your Follow Me experience.
Last week, you learned that the most successful TikToks tell stories that feel authentic — and then you made a real, live TikTok. Look at you, superstar! Now we're going to show you how to give that content a boost with Promote, our in-app tool that lets you turn your existing TikToks into instant ads. All it takes is a few simple steps and a budget as low as $5/day.
1. Increase video views and engagement
2. Get more followers and visits to your profile
3. Drive more visits to your website
Plus, after running a Promote campaign, you'll receive insights and campaign analytics.
Ready to give it a try? To access Promote click the three dots (...) at the button of any of your videos and click Promote OR navigate to "Settings and privacy" and tap on "Business suite," where you will see the Promote button.
🔲 Take a look at the analytics tool within your account. What TikTok has performed well? Give some thought to what that tells you about the kind of content that resonates most with your audience.
🔲 Take a peek at this step-by-step breakdown of how to use Promote
🔲 Run your first Promote ad either by using one of your existing TikToks or by creating a new one. Just be sure it includes a clear call-to-action so your customers know what to do!
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📣 You introduced your business to the TikTok community with a Business Account, unlocking a variety of valuable tools to help you learn, create, and grow.
👏 You made your TikTok debut and started to share your unique business story with us. It was a lot easier than you thought, right?
🚀 You discovered - and maybe even tried - Promote, TikTok's low-cost tool to drive more engagement and results with your content.
💰You explored TikTok Ads Manager and hopefully have started dreaming up your first (or second!) campaign.
Keep up with the latest trends on TikTok and give them your own spin. Visiting the Creative Center is a good start.
- 📌 Spark Ads — Use existing, organic content from your account and reach the right audience.
- 📌 TikTok Shopping — Showcase your products on your TikTok.
- 📌 Interactive Add-Ons — Amplify your message and see results.
Check out the TikTok for Business website for more resources and inspiration
Have fun and happy TikToking!
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