How To Apply For The TikTok Creator Fund (Full Tutorial)

Welcome back to the channel! Today, we’re diving into the second episode of building a TikTok-themed page from scratch. This series starts with zero followers and aims to build up to 10K and beyond, ultimately turning it into a source of income. If you’re new here, my name is Ben, and I create videos on investing in the stock market and overall finance. I’d appreciate it if you’d hit the like button and consider subscribing to support the channel. If you missed the previous episode, you can find the link at the top of the page or in the description.

Assuming you’re already caught up, let’s move on. After around two weeks from the last update, we’ve hit 10K followers. Naturally, I signed up for the TikTok Creator Fund without hesitation. The signup process took longer than expected due to the need for tax information and age verification, but within 20-30 minutes, TikTok confirmed my eligibility and acceptance.

Curious about the TikTok Creator Fund, I explored its FAQ. TikTok has an initial $ 70 million fund for its EU members, aspiring to grow this over time. Your earnings depend on where your audience is from, the number of views, and video engagement. For example, my audience is about 50% from the US and 50% from the UK, with some views from Germany and other non-English-speaking countries. The engagement (likes, comments, shares) also factors into how much you'll earn. Fortunately, I haven’t encountered any community guideline violations, which is crucial for staying in the fund.

TikTok states there's no minimum or maximum payment—they pay monthly, and you can withdraw earnings after 30 days. Some creators believe being in the fund affects video performance, but we’ll have to wait and see.

As of this recording, we’ve hit 12K followers. Two recent posts significantly boosted our account, pushing us to 11K and then 12K followers quickly. I’m identifying the types of posts that generate the most engagement and averaging 1-2 million views per week.

In terms of earnings, in my bio, there’s a sign-up link to Coinbase. If someone deposits over £70, I get a free £7 in bitcoin. So far, I've earned about £14. It’s a modest start, but considering no initial investment, it's a profit.

On a side note, I’ve been promoting my YouTube channel through my TikTok. This has led to an increase in subscribers. On my personal TikTok page, I had a post hit over 100K views, gaining 30 subs in a day. Using TikTok more effectively is showing positive results for my YouTube.

Regarding the Plug App, I’m still planning to use it despite my current inactivity. Creators can earn around 2 pence per thousand views on TikTok. Although it seems small, it adds up for high-engagement accounts. For instance, with my 1-2 million views per week, I could potentially earn £20-£40 per week or £80-£160 per month. This could increase as some creators earn up to 10 pence per thousand views.

My current balance is zero, but it takes about three days to update. Overall, the account has made significant progress over the past two weeks. If you haven’t yet, now’s your chance to subscribe and follow the series. I have to head to work, but stay tuned for more updates.

Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next episode.

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FAQ

What is the TikTok Creator Fund? The TikTok Creator Fund is a program that pays creators based on the views and engagement their videos receive.

How do you apply for the TikTok Creator Fund? To apply, you need to provide your tax information and proof of age. After verification, TikTok will notify you of your eligibility.

What factors affect TikTok Creator Fund earnings? Earnings depend on the geographical location of viewers, the number of views, and video engagement (likes, comments, shares).

Is there a minimum or maximum payment in the TikTok Creator Fund? No, TikTok states there is no minimum or maximum payment.

How often are payments made in the TikTok Creator Fund? Payments are made monthly, and you can withdraw your earnings after 30 days.

Does being in the TikTok Creator Fund affect video performance? TikTok claims it doesn't, but some creators believe it does.

What is the average payout per thousand views on TikTok? The average payout ranges from 2 pence to 10 pence per thousand views.

Can you promote other platforms through TikTok? Yes, you can use TikTok to promote other platforms like YouTube. For instance, adding link references in your bio can drive traffic to your other accounts.