Tiktok Best Facts and Tips for 2022

It was difficult to foresee TikTok’s rise to prominence when it first appeared on social media in 2018. But what precisely is TikTok?

TikTok is currently the sixth most popular social platform in the world with over 2 billion downloads (and counting! ), but because it is the app of choice for the hyper-influential Gen Z, it has an outsized impact on the cultural zeitgeist. TikTok is responsible for gastronomic fads, a new generation of well-known canines, nostalgia for the 2000s, and Addison Rae’s acting career.

What I mean is? It is a force to be reckoned with, and it is always changing.

About TikTok.

Short films are the focus of the social media app TikTok. With videos that are between five and 120 seconds long, many people think of it as a bite-sized version of YouTube. With a goal to “inspire creativity and offer joy,” TikTok describes itself as “the premier destination for short-form mobile videos.”

Because of the songs’ great meme potential, TikTok has become somewhat of a hitmaker.

The best illustration of this is the song “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X. The song stormed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained for a record-breaking 17 weeks, while lassoing close to 67 million listens on TikTok.

Importantly, TikTok places content discovery at the center of its user interface. A never-ending stream of videos selected by the TikTok algorithm are sent on the For You Page. The app launches with a video feed that immediately draws users in.

What is a TikTok account?

You can use the TikTok app to make and share short movies utilizing filters, effects, and music by logging in with a TikTok account.

You might someday be qualified for TikTok’s creator fund if you garner enough interest and interaction. (Play a sound clip of “Show me the money!” when the time is right.)

Here is our beginner’s guide to creating TikTok videos in case you need some assistance getting started. When you become popular on TikTok, just keep us in mind.

You can engage with other users’ videos by sharing, like, and commenting on them while logged in with your TikTok account. To see more from other creators on the For You Page, follow them as well.

How does TikTok work?

TikTok serves up a medley of personalized videos to each user via their For You Page: a mix of videos from accounts you follow and other content they think will appeal to you.

making videos for TikTok

Click the Create video button (+ sign) at the bottom of the home screen when you’re ready to start recording and posting your own videos. Although it seems simple, there is a lot of work involved. You can see how time-consuming TikTok video creation may be for most individuals if you look for instructions on YouTube. That’s because you can find sounds, effects, and filters to utilize before you ever hit record.

A video can even be saved as a draft so that you can post it later. To create a video, simply tap the Create Video icon. Once you’ve finished recording and editing your video, tap Next. Tap Drafts on the page where you publish videos. We suggest visiting TikTok Support if you’re seeking for more detailed instructions on how to shoot and edit movies with TikTok. Pocket-lint also has this helpful TikTok tips and tricks article.

Sign up on the video-sharing app