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DO NOT JOIN THE TIK TOK CREATOR FUND UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS

DO NOT JOIN THE TIKTOK CREATOR FUND UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS

Introduction

Hey everyone! As many of you know, I've been a TikTok creator for several months now—three, four, or maybe even five months. My journey into the TikTok Creator Fund began once my videos started going viral, racking up millions of views. Initially, it seemed like a great opportunity, and I promised an update to let you know if it was worth it.

The Short Answer: No

After extensive research and discussions with many creators in various platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and Amazon affiliates, I can confidently say: it is not worth it.

Immediate Impact on Views

I had a video sitting at 1.9 million views, consistently getting 10,000 to 20,000 views a day. The day I was approved for the Creator Fund, these views plummeted from 15,000 to just 2,000. This pattern was consistent across multiple videos, albeit not all with such high numbers. This wasn't just my experience; other creators faced the same problem.

Creator Fund: A Double-Edged Sword

You would think the aim of the Creator Fund would be to foster and reward talent. However, it seems to do the opposite. For TikTok, it's a brilliant business model. They drive creators to churn out more content in the chase for views, but the creators themselves don't make the money they should.

One thing to keep in mind is that you might make far more money through affiliate links on other platforms like YouTube. Many creators, especially in the tech niche, make substantially more through affiliate programs than through ad revenue on YouTube.

Practical Advice for New Creators

If you're a new creator, my advice is to avoid the TikTok Creator Fund. Focus on building your audience through other means like YouTube and through affiliate marketing. Long term, you'll likely see better financial rewards.

Concluding Thoughts

This advice is particularly relevant as of June 24, 2022. The landscape of social media is constantly evolving, so if you're reading this at a much later date, it's possible things have changed. Always do your own research.

Keyword

  • TikTok Creator Fund
  • TikTok views
  • Affiliate marketing
  • YouTube revenue
  • Creator experience
  • Viral videos
  • Social media earnings
  • Business model

FAQ

1. What is the TikTok Creator Fund?

  • The TikTok Creator Fund is a program that allows creators to earn money from their viral videos based on views and engagement.

2. How did joining the Creator Fund affect your views?

  • Joining the Creator Fund drastically reduced my daily views from 10,000-20,000 to just 2,000.

3. Why do views drop after joining the Creator Fund?

  • The exact reasons are unclear, but discussions with other creators suggest that TikTok's algorithm may limit exposure for creators in the fund to maximize their own revenue.

4. Are there better ways to make money as a creator?

  • Yes, focusing on platforms like YouTube and utilizing affiliate marketing can be much more lucrative.

5. Would you recommend the TikTok Creator Fund to new creators?

  • No, I would suggest new creators focus on building their audience through other means.

6. Does this advice still hold in 2026?

  • Social media landscapes change rapidly. Always do your own updated research before making decisions.

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