$0 - $1000 in 30 with tiktok creativity program in Ghana

Introduction

From feeling incredibly enthusiastic to nearly throwing my phone in frustration, navigating the TikTok Creativity Program has been one of the most mentally challenging experiences of my life. TikTok has truly pushed my limits, but every moment of struggle was worth it. I'll share the issues I encountered, how I resolved them, the number of views I received, and ultimately how much I earned.

Understanding the TikTok Creativity Program

If you've been living under a rock, let me explain what the TikTok Creativity Program is. This monetization initiative allows creators to earn money based on view counts for videos that are over a minute long. My goal was straightforward: to make at least $ 100 from this program to celebrate my birthday, potentially turning this into a side hustle.

However, I discovered that the Creativity Program is not available in Ghana—a significant setback. It's primarily accessible in the US, UK, and France. Thus, my second goal shifted towards targeting these countries to profit from my TikTok efforts, as the potential audience in Ghana rarely translates to monetary gain.

To qualify for the program, I had to meet certain criteria:

1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. At least 100,000 views in the last 30 days.
3. A minimum of 10,000 followers.

My final goal was straightforward: I needed to ensure that I could withdraw the money earned, as being unable to access funds would render all of my efforts pointless.

Challenges and Solutions

The first major hurdle was that the TikTok Creativity Program wasn't available in Ghana. To tackle this, I decided to create a TikTok account based in the UK. There are various tutorials available for this, but I opted for the UK because it doesn't require tax information like the US does. Additionally, earning in pounds can be more lucrative than in dollars.

To set up my UK account, I had to get a VPN and a new phone. I chose an iPhone X, but any phone that supports TikTok would work. After setting up the account, I needed to "warm up" the account by engaging like a typical user for about a week. I did this to avoid being shadowbanned; my first two accounts got shadowbanned because I didn’t warm them up properly.

Once I warmed the account, my first video hit 100,000 views in 24 hours—an exhilarating start. However, I still needed the elusive 10,000 followers. In an effort to expedite my progress, I decided to purchase the followers instead of waiting.

After acquiring these followers, I eagerly applied for the program but was initially denied due to an unoriginal content strike on a video I had posted just before applying. I quickly deleted that video, appealed, and eventually got accepted into the program.

Pivoting to Make Money

Now it was time to make some money! I also discovered I was eligible for TikTok’s Shop for Creators. However, I realized that adding external links to my videos disqualified them from the monetization program. So, I stopped adding links and refocused.

A few days later, my videos started going viral again. After reaching 140,000 views, I made around £39 (roughly 700 Ghanaian cities). I was elated, dreaming about the potential earnings if I hit a million views.

However, a shocking twist came when my account was kicked out of the program after I hit 1.3 million views—or should I say zero pounds earned! The issue stemmed from the followers I purchased.

This setback led to frustration, but I persevered. Two months later, after reapplying, I was once again accepted into the program, but many videos faced disqualifications due to security issues.

Despite the ups and downs, I created another account that suddenly flourished. One of its videos garnered 5.2 million views, and the account grew from 70 to 4.1k followers in just a few days. I am hopeful that I can get back into the program and, if successful, will provide an update on how to withdraw the money locally.

With that said, it's been an exhilarating yet challenging journey navigating the TikTok Creativity Program while based in Ghana.

Keywords

TikTok, Creativity Program, Ghana, monetization, followers, views, VPN, account setup, shadowban, unoriginality strike, TikTok Shop, content, earning.

FAQ

1. What is the TikTok Creativity Program?
The TikTok Creativity Program is a monetization initiative for creators to earn money based on the views of their videos that are longer than a minute.

2. Is the TikTok Creativity Program available in Ghana?
No, as of the latest information available, the program is not accessible in Ghana but is available in countries such as the US, UK, and France.

3. What are the eligibility criteria for the TikTok Creativity Program?
To be eligible, you must be 18 years old, have over 100,000 views in the last 30 days, and possess a minimum of 10,000 followers.

4. How can I set up a TikTok account in the UK?
You can set up a TikTok account in the UK by using a VPN and choosing the UK as your country while setting up your new phone.

5. Can I buy followers to qualify for the program?
While technically possible, buying followers can result in disqualification from the program due to security measures against suspicious account activity. It is advisable to focus on organic growth.