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How I Went VIRAL On Tiktok By Only Posting Edits

Introduction

Introduction

14 days, 14 edits, and 14 chances to go viral on TikTok – can it be done? Well, you’re just going to have to watch the entire video, including the two mid-ad rolls, to find out. But don't worry, I will be strategic with the placement of the ads because I personally dislike when YouTubers interrupt their videos with random ads. But enough yapping, let's talk a little strategy.

Setting the Goal

To go viral, we have to stand out by making unique edits and content that’s different from the usual. I created a list of things I wanted to do, including:

  • An edit where the visuals do not match the song.
  • An edit utilizing AI to make a character say something outrageous.
  • An edit with a comedically long intro.
  • Other neat party tricks which I’ll reveal later.

Day 1: Visuals Don't Match the Song

For the first edit, I made a fun and uplifting song paired with a not-so-fun and uplifting anime. The idea was simple and I was confident it would do alright. After uploading it to TikTok and waiting overnight, it got 600 views. Not great, but a solid start.

Day 2 and Day 3: Non-Anime and Long Intro Edits

On Day 2, I decided to experiment with a non-anime edit, which didn’t perform well. Switching back to anime for Day 3, I made a long intro edit which surprisingly pulled through with a lot of likes and views.

Day 4 and Day 5: Trend Hijacking and Unique Edits

Day 4 involved editing viral footage of a meteor flying over Portugal into a “Your Name” themed edit. For Day 5, I tried something different once again but preferred to show you the results rather than just explain them. The views for these edits varied.

Day 6 to Day 12: The Grind Continues

From Day 6 to Day 12, despite having some banger edits, most of them capped out at around 200-300 views. Here’s an example of one of the edits:

You're not planning on getting voted out?
Oh come on, the situation isn't that dire...

Just so you know, I want to bust a nut in...
[Music]

Another example:

Last Friday night, yeah we danced on tabletops...

Day 13: Stroke of Luck

On Day 13, one edit from our previous days saw its views double overnight to hit 50k views, which gave me a boost of hope.

Day 14: Almost There

Day 14 saw the edit getting 94k views, just shy of our 100k goal. However, upon checking the account after a few days, I was thrilled to see our Kakashi edit had gone viral with 230k views.

Conclusion

After much hard work, I was able to achieve my goal. Thanks for watching and I'll catch you in the next one!

Keywords

  • TikTok
  • Viral
  • Edits
  • Video strategy
  • Visuals and songs
  • AI
  • Long intro
  • Anime
  • Unique content
  • Trends
  • Persistence

FAQ

1. What was your goal in this 14-day challenge? My goal was to create 14 edits and see if at least one could go viral, ideally achieving over 100k views.

2. What kinds of edits did you focus on? I focused on unique edits such as mismatched visuals and songs, AI-utilized content, and long intros, among others.

3. How did your edits perform initially? Performance varied. The first edit got 600 views, some did poorly while others picked up momentum over time.

4. Did you achieve your 100k view goal? Yes, one of my edits eventually went viral, hitting 230k views after a few days.

5. What was the biggest challenge during the process? The biggest challenge was creating content that stands out and manages to capture the audience’s attention consistently.

6. Any tips for others looking to go viral on TikTok? Focus on unique and engaging content, keep experimenting, and stay persistent. Trends can play a crucial role, so stay updated and creative.

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