Earning your first $100 on TikTok as a new content creator is a great goal. Unlike traditional platforms, TikTok’s unique algorithm allows new creators to go viral quickly, but monetizing that virality requires a smart strategy that goes beyond just views.
Here is a content strategy to earn your first $100 on TikTok, broken down into actionable steps.
Step 1: The Foundation — Choose Your Niche and Build Your Profile
Before you can earn, you need to attract and retain an audience.
- Pick a Profitable Niche: While any niche can work, some lend themselves more easily to monetization. Consider topics where you can easily recommend products or services, such as:
a. Educational/Informational: Tech tips, finance hacks, career advice, and how-to guides.
b. Product-Based: Skincare routines, fashion hauls, cooking gadgets, or home decor.
c. Service-Based: Coaching, consulting, freelance skills (e.g., social media management, video editing).
- Optimize Your Bio: Your bio is your storefront. Use it to clearly state who you are, what you do, and what value you provide. Most importantly, use a “link-in-bio” tool like Linktree or Beacons to host multiple…