TikTok is a social media platform known for its short-form videos. With over 1 billion monthly active users in 2022 [1], TikTok has quickly become one of the most popular apps for creating and sharing content. One of TikTok’s key features is its extensive library of filters and effects that can be applied to videos and photos. TikTok offers hundreds of different filters that alter the look of photos in creative ways, from subtle color changes to fun distortions and animations. Filters have become hugely popular on TikTok, with many videos showcasing the transformative effect of different filter options. TikTok…
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The Curious Case of TikTok Profile Views With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. But unlike other social networks, TikTok doesn’t show you exactly who has viewed your profile. This leaves many TikTok creators wondering: How can I tell if my TikTok profile is getting views? And does TikTok notify others when you view their profile? In this article, we’ll explore whether TikTok shows you who viewed your profile, tricks creators use to track their profile views, and why TikTok profile views matter for growth. Does…
TikTok is a popular short-form video app with over 1 billion monthly active users. It allows users to create, share, and discover short vertical videos usually set to music or sounds. As the platform has grown, content moderation has become an increasingly important aspect in maintaining a safe community. TikTok uses a combination of human moderators and AI technology to enforce its community guidelines and terms of service in an effort to remove policy-violating content like hate speech, harassment, dangerous challenges and more. Getting a “strike” on TikTok refers to receiving a warning or temporary suspension of your account for…
What is TikTok Shop? TikTok Shop is a new integrated e-commerce feature within the TikTok app that allows creators to showcase and sell products directly to viewers. According to an announcement from TikTok, the feature combines the power of TikTok’s discovery engine with an end-to-end shopping experience built into the app. With TikTok Shop, brands and sellers can easily tag products in their TikTok videos. Viewers can then browse and purchase featured products without ever leaving the TikTok app. This provides a seamless path from discovery and inspiration to checkout. TikTok Shop aims to bring a creative and engaging shopping…
Data Privacy Concerns One of the biggest drawbacks of using TikTok for business is concerns around data privacy. TikTok collects a significant amount of data on its users, including location information, browsing history, and user-generated content 1. Much of this data is then shared with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, located in China. This raises fears that the Chinese government could gain access to TikTok user data 2. Specifically, TikTok has been criticized for collecting more data than necessary from mobile devices, including MAC addresses and IP addresses. There are concerns that this data could be used to track users across…
TikTok has exploded in popularity since launching internationally in 2017. According to a 2023 report, TikTok has reached over 1.5 billion monthly active users, representing 16% growth from 2022. The app’s short-form video format has proven highly engaging for users. In the US alone, between Q3 2019 and Q2 2020, TikTok usage grew by 123%. With its viral dances, challenges, and effects, TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon and one of the fastest growing social media platforms in the world. Government Regulation of Social Media The Chinese government imposes strict regulations and censorship on social media platforms operating within China.…
TikTok Live Studio is a desktop streaming software created by TikTok that allows users to live stream high-quality video content directly from a computer to TikTok. It provides features like multi-scene switching, real-time graphics and effects, and streamlined moderation tools. TikTok Live Studio gives creators more flexibility and control over their live streams compared to streaming solely from a mobile device. It appeals to creators, especially gamers, who want to enhance their TikTok live streams with overlays, backgrounds, and an overall more professional production quality. Access to TikTok Live Studio is desirable for creators looking to step up their live…
A multiple picture slideshow on TikTok allows users to showcase multiple photos in a slideshow video format. This creates a dynamic visual story that brings the images to life. Slideshows have become hugely popular on TikTok as a creative way to share memories, events, interests, and more through a series of images. Users might want to create a multiple picture slideshow on TikTok for various reasons: To recap a vacation, trip, or event with highlights and memories To showcase their photography skills and favorite photo captures To document their daily life or interests through a visual narrative To commemorate milestones…
TikTok is a popular social media app that allows users to create and share 15 second to 10 minute videos. The platform launched in 2016 under the name Douyin in China, before rolling out internationally in 2017 as TikTok. One of the key features of TikTok is the ability to control the visibility settings for your videos. By default, videos are public and can be viewed by anyone on TikTok. However, users have options to change the visibility settings to limit who can view their content. This article provides an overview of how to change post visibility settings on TikTok.…
Einführung TikTok ist eine Social-Media-Plattform, auf der Nutzer kurze Videos erstellen und teilen können. Die App hat weltweit über 1 Milliarde aktive Nutzer pro Monat. In Deutschland nutzen bereits über 19 Millionen Menschen TikTok aktiv (Quelle: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/de-de/mau-announcement). Aus verschiedenen Gründen möchten Nutzer TikTok-Videos speichern: Zum Schutz der Privatsphäre und aus Datenschutzgründen, da die Videos sonst nur über die App zugänglich sind. Um die Videos auch offline anschauen zu können. Um die Videos zu archivieren, bevor sie gelöscht werden. Um die Videos außerhalb von TikTok weiterzuverwenden, z.B. in anderen Apps oder für Remixe. Beim Speichern und Weiterverwenden von TikTok-Videos müssen allerdings…