Anyone who has spent time with cats knows how much happiness and laughter they can bring. Sharing cat videos online can help you spread the joy of cats, and TikTok might be the perfect social media platform for you to use. With over 1 billion active users, starting a cat TikTok account can help your cat become the next biggest cat-fluencer.
It takes some luck, but there are some practical things you can do to build and boost your cat’s TikTok account. Here are some ways you can help your cat go viral and become a social media sensation.
Preparation
Fortunately, it doesn’t take much to start a cat TikTok account. You don’t really need to invest in expensive equipment when you’re first starting out. Just make sure you have a phone that can take decent photos and videos. Then, take some time to familiarize yourself with all the features of TikTok. Once you understand how to edit and post videos, you can start developing a plan of action to grow your cat’s TikTok account.
The 8 Tips on How to Make Your Cat TikTok Famous
1. Find Your Niche
There are many sub-genres and niches under the giant Cat TikTok umbrella. You can find cat-fluencers who focus on one or two specialties, such as lifestyle, product reviews and reviews, travel with pets, and comedy.
Start by identifying your niche and making a list of video ideas that fall under that niche. Sticking to one or two sub-genres will help your audience know what to expect from your videos and increase the chances that more people will choose to follow your account.
Some popular cat TikTok accounts you can check out for inspiration include:
Watch their videos to see what kinds of things they post and give you an idea of the niche you want to specialize in. Remember that choosing a niche that is less crowded can increase your following and reach. You don’t want to turn your cat into a TikTok like everyone else. Choose something more unique to make your account stand out.
2. Follow the Trends
You can get a lot of views and followers by posting trending videos on TikTok. Posting videos of your cat with popular sound clips and songs will increase their chances of getting more views, as more people scroll through videos with viral sounds and challenge. In fact, it’s common for a cat video to go viral because it uses a popular sound clip.
Stay close to TikTok trends as they start and end very quickly. It’s important to post your video while the trend is still popular. Otherwise, you’ll just be posting old content while the rest of the community moves on to the next trend. You can keep up with the latest TikTok trends using their easy-to-use Trends page.
3. Let Your Cat’s Personality Shine
People love to get to know cats and what makes them unique. So, highlight what makes your cat special. It could be a specific physical feature, like @venustwofacecat, or a unique personality trait. You can also make cute and interesting videos documenting a day in the life of your cat so people can get to know them.
Many popular cat TikTok accounts also voice the cats in the videos. For example, some cats will have their videos contain voiceovers that use funny or sassy voices. These types of voiceovers will help build your cat’s online persona and help others love their personality.
4. Engage with Your Audience
Videos with higher engagement levels are more likely to get more exposure and views. So, make sure to engage with your audience by responding to their comments. You can also create videos with prompts or questions that encourage people to Stitch with your video. The Stitch feature allows people to create their own video using footage from your video. This will help spread your video to more people and attract them to your cat’s TikTok account.
5. Post consistently
Consistent posting will increase the chances of your videos being exposed to a wider audience. People are also more likely to follow your cat’s TikTok account because it proves that you provide fresh content regularly.
You’ll notice that brands and full-time content creators often post multiple times a day. However, this is not realistic for most cat parents just starting out. While there’s no hard rule for how often you should post, it’s recommended to start by posting at least once a day for the first few weeks of starting your cat’s TikTok account. It’s also helpful to upload posts around the same time each day.
You can use this helpful guide to determine the best times to post on TikTok depending on the day. Just remember that it is better to post high quality content than a large amount of content. Compelling videos are more likely to attract followers and build a consistent fan base rather than just posting for the sake of posting.
6. Take High Quality Photos and Videos
People are more likely to stay and watch TikTok videos with clear footage. So, avoid posting blurry or dark videos where you can barely see your cat. Try to film your cat in areas of your home where you get plenty of natural light. Posting high quality videos of your cat will convey to your audience that you are serious and invested in posting good content. This will increase the likelihood that people will revisit and follow your cat’s TikTok account.
7. Edit Your Photos and Videos
TikTok’s appeal is short, entertaining, and engaging content. You only have a few seconds to grab someone’s attention before they decide to scroll to the next video. Therefore, make sure to edit your videos to make good use of every second.
Adding music or sound clips can help make your videos more engaging. Typing captions can also add more value to a video by providing more context or adding more humor.
Hashtags will put your TikTok videos into categories, making them more likely to reach your intended audience. While there’s no set limit on how many hashtags you should use for each video, it’s generally recommended to use three to five.
Viewing the TikTok Discover/Explore tab will help you find trending hashtags. For more ideas, you can do a quick search for popular cat TikTok hashtags in a search engine.
Conclusion
There’s no denying that it often takes a significant amount of work to build and grow your cat’s TikTok account. However, it’s clear that the internet loves cats, and there’s a huge cat fanbase on TikTok. With some time, consistency, and a strategic plan, you can ensure that more people get to know your wonderful cat and that your cat receives all the attention and admiration they deserve.
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