What we can learn from TikTok’s Top 100 videos

TikTok is on track to hit 1 billion users in 2021, meaning the app has huge potential to grow your business and reach more clients. The question is… how do you stand out on such a large platform?

TikTok has now released an entertaining video called Year on TikTok: Top 100, where they run through the viral videos of 2020. You can also have a look back over the highlights of your personal TikTok year too!

The video contained 100 TikTok videos split into 10 categories:

  1. Vibe Check – ‘cultural moments’
  2. It’s the Meme for Me – the top trends, hashtags, and challenges
  3. Rising Stars – Top Creators
  4. Voices of Change – Most impactful creators
  5. The A-List: Top Celebs
  6. The Playlist: Top Songs
  7. Such a Snack: Top food recipes, trends, and hacks
  8. Glow Up: Top style and beauty trends
  9. Biggest Little Communities: Top niche communities
  10. Extremely TikTok: Top product elements

Now, apart from being great content to watch and enjoy as a social media agency we are always looking at what we can learn from these platforms, here are our takeaways:

10 of the TikToks were chosen based on what the top trends and hashtags were from 2020. It just goes to show how important it is to include relevant hashtags on all your posts. Make sure to do this on all social media platforms!

Explore what type of videos are trending. Look at how are they edited and what features are they using. Are you able to incorporate these trends into your content?

Choosing the right music

Music is key on TikTok. Keep up to date with what songs and backing tracks are popular and see if they could be used in your content. You can also search by song.

Tutorials and how to videos

Categories such as food recipes and beauty tutorials were very popular over 2020. Are there short tutorials or ‘How To’ topics you can film to help promote your business and what you do? For example, perhaps you are a florist and can share some flower arrangement advice.

Use the creative tools

TikTok showcased the most popular content editing tools used by creators. From green screens and voiceovers to collaboration features and colour enhancers, incorporating these features will add some texture to your TikTok.

Social media agency

If you need more advice we have previously explored the best ways to grow your business via this app as well tips on using other social media platforms.

When using any social media channel to grow your business you need a strategic marketing plan to build brand visibility through engaging content to help you generate leads.

At Smart Cow Marketing, we’re experts in creating successful social media marketing campaigns. Why not get in touch for a FREE consultation? We will review your current challenges and future goals, and discuss what marketing options could work for you.

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