Week 1: Journey to be a TikTok Affiliate Star
Yes, I don’t just want to be a TikTok affiliate. I want to be a star hehe.
Video 1: Introduction
Filming & Editing difficulty: 2/5 stars
Thoughts: it’s q a boring video i guess, but I had to push myself to get started:
Video 2: 9 Shops I spent in HCM (female clothing haul)
Filming & Editing difficulty: 3/5 stars
Thoughts: it was nice sharing my buys and I got my first comment! Yay! Shoutout to ^^
Video 3: 2 Shops for Men in HCM (male clothing)
Filming & Editing difficulty: 2.5/5 stars
Thoughts: Surprisingly, a lot of people saved this video for reference 🤔
Video 4: Strawberry Mofusand / gf pov video
Filming & Editing difficulty: 0.5/5 stars
Thoughts: Low effort low output I guess… 🥲 barely anyone watched this video… I even used a funny audio imo 🥹
Video 5: Sephora unboxing haul
Filming & Editing difficulty: 4/5 stars
Thoughts: This was sooooo hard to film… respect to all the UGC creators/ unboxing video content creators! 🫡 similarly to video 4, nobody seemed to enjoy it; effort didn’t translate into views 😐
Video 6: Running Motivation (clickbait)
Filming & Editing difficulty: 1/5 stars
Thoughts: This was fun to edit as it is the most reflective of my personality 😆
Many successful content creators advise finding a niche for better results, but I think I’ll just enjoy the journey and post whatever I want — hopefully I get to connect with more people and become a TikTok affiliate star eventually!
Starting as a TikTok affiliate can feel overwhelming, especially when figuring out what content resonates with viewers. From my experience, experimenting with different types of videos—like fashion hauls, unboxings, and fun clips—helps discover what your audience prefers. One tip I'd give to aspiring creators is not to get discouraged by low views on some posts. For example, my unboxing video took a lot of effort but didn’t get much traction, whereas simpler videos sometimes performed better. It’s all about trying, learning, and staying consistent. When setting up your TikTok affiliate profile, having a clear and relatable profile picture helps build trust with your followers. If you’re looking for inspiration, explore popular profiles but keep your photo authentic and personable. Also, don’t stress too much about diving into a niche right away. I found that posting varied content allows me to enjoy the process more and attract different viewers—like those interested in men’s fashion or running motivation. Lastly, keep an eye on affiliate engagement metrics, and if you come across promotions like "claim 5000 affiliate engagement," evaluate them carefully to ensure they’re legitimate. Building organic engagement through genuine content usually leads to the most rewarding growth. I’m excited to continue experimenting and learning what works best. For anyone starting out, my advice is to enjoy the journey, engage with your community sincerely, and stay patient. TikTok affiliate success is definitely a marathon, not a sprint!
