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I Tried Growing A TikTok Theme Page From 0 - 10K Followers In 7 days

Introduction

Introduction

Last week, I stumbled upon an inspiring video by Ben Bassem on how to build a TikTok theme page from scratch. I decided to take on the challenge and document my journey of growing a theme page to over 10,000 followers within just seven days. This journey involved in-depth research, creating quality content, and dealing with unexpected hurdles like shadow bans. Here’s how it all went down.

Day 1: Research and Setup

With the guidance from Ben Bassem’s nine steps to grow a TikTok theme page, I began by choosing my niche – TV animated series. I landed on the name Simp Simpsons and created a catchy logo after hours of searching. Using Ben's tips, I constructed an informative and appealing bio for the page.

To find high-quality content, I combed through YouTube, recording the best Simpsons moments. I then used CapCut, a free editing software, to edit and prepare my posts. By the end of the day, I had drafted numerous posts and ended the day with 100 followers and over 120,000 likes.

Day 2: Initial Success

When I woke up on the second day, the follower count had risen to 1.1K with over 525,000 total views, thanks to TikTok’s American audience. This initial success motivated me to start monetizing early by adding Amazon affiliate products and Simpsons-related merchandise to a Linktree in my bio.

Day 3: Hitting a Wall

Day three was rough; my account got shadow-banned, dropping to only 45.8K views and getting just 1.2K followers. Despite the setback, I stayed persistent, continuing to upload content around the clock.

Day 4: Trusting the Process

Despite the shadow ban still affecting my account, I didn’t give up. Views for the day reached 45.8K, bringing the total to 657K. The number of followers crept up to 1.8K, giving me a glimmer of hope.

Day 5: Rebound

On the fifth day, the shadow ban lifted, and views skyrocketed to approximately 557K for the day, bringing the total to 1.2 million. The follower count also jumped to 3.4K, nearing the halfway mark, fueling my motivation for the final push.

Day 6: The Breakthrough

Day six was significant, with another million-view day bringing the total views to around 2.5 million and followers to 5.2K. This progress gave me renewed hope as I continued to post aggressively.

Day 7: Final Push

As the sun rose on the final day, the American audience lifted my account again, pushing views to an all-time high of 1.3 million. By the end of the day, I had around 7.5K followers. I kept posting throughout the day, ending with 4 million total views, 525K likes, and a follower count of 7.5K.

Results and Reflections

Despite not hitting the 10K follower goal, the journey proved that rapid growth on TikTok is achievable. Subsequently, I diversified the content to include Family Guy clips, which seem to attract more engagement. Currently, the account continues to grow, with earnings from the TikTok Creator Fund. This experiment reiterated that consistency and quality content are key to growing a TikTok theme page rapidly.

Key Takeaways

  1. Consistent Posting: Keeping the content flowing consistently, even hourly, is essential.
  2. Niche Selection: Choosing a niche that resonates with a large audience.
  3. Quality Content: High-quality and relatable content drives engagement.
  4. Monetization: Early monetization through affiliate links and Creator Fund can be beneficial.
  5. Adapt and Overcome: Persisting despite setbacks like shadow bans and adjusting the strategy based on analytics.

Anyone looking to create an extra income stream can start and grow a TikTok theme page quickly. Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram if you have questions!

Keywords

  • TikTok
  • Theme Page
  • Followers
  • Monetization
  • Creativity
  • Niche
  • Shadow Ban
  • Strategy
  • CapCut
  • Engagement

FAQ

What niche did you choose for your TikTok theme page?

I chose the TV animated series niche, starting with The Simpsons and later incorporating Family Guy.

What editing tool did you use for creating content?

I used CapCut, a free editing software available for both iPhone and Android.

How did you handle the shadow ban?

I continued posting consistently, even during the shadow ban period, and focused on maintaining content quality.

What was your monetization strategy?

I started early by adding Amazon affiliate products and merchandise to a Linktree in my bio. Also, I applied for the TikTok Creator Fund.

How important is consistency in posting content?

Consistency is crucial. Regular and frequent posting keeps your content visible and helps maintain engagement.

Did you achieve the 10K follower goal?

No, I reached 7.5K followers within seven days but demonstrated that rapid growth is possible.

What changes did you make after the challenge?

Post-challenge, I started including Family Guy content to boost engagement more effectively.

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