Week 4: Journey to be a TikTok Star
Average video views ~200. Gain a few new followers tho!!!
I was kinda busy this week but still posted daily!! Yay!
Video 19: take care of my egg challenge
Filming & Editing difficulty: 0.5/5 stars
Thoughts: I was prepared to post a flop video challenge but omg my bf actually entertained me 🥹 (he didn’t see any tiktok videos prior to this)
Video 20: MBS Wakanda
Filming & Editing difficulty: 2.5/5 stars
Thoughts: IG story-like videos and just edited them w a voice over heh ✨
Video 21: Third wheeling
Filming & editing difficulty: 3.5/5 stars
Thoughts: lots of mini clips and kept re-doing my voice over 🤨 but a good video for mmrs ~
Video 22: Lazy Sunday Munchies
Filming & Editing difficulty: 2.5/5 stars
Thoughts: chills and funz, maybe gg to do it every Sunday
Video 23: your client is still talking but you clocked out dog meme video
Filming & Editing difficulty: 0.5/stars
Thoughts: literally just pulled out an old video and chose a template from tiktok Keke
Video 24: weekly diet challenge
Filming & Editing difficulty: 3/5 stars
Thoughts: i tot ppl like this series but lesser views than expected :(
Video 25: gg to gym after 2 weeks
Filming & Editing difficulty: 1/5 stars
Thoughts: favourited the sound and took a video to match it ~ kinda like posting short funny videos for fun
During this journey, I realized that consistency is key—even with a busy schedule, posting every day helped me connect with my audience. One thing that stood out was the variety in my video themes—from lighthearted, relatable dog meme clips to more engaging mini vlogs like visiting MBS Wakanda or attempting a diet challenge. While some videos didn’t get as many views as I hoped, the experience taught me a lot about my audience’s preferences. Also, using trending sounds and templates proved to be a time-saver and kept my content fresh without requiring much editing. It felt great having my boyfriend unexpectedly join in on the egg challenge, making the video more authentic and fun. For those thinking of growing on TikTok, I’d recommend mixing different styles to see what resonates, keeping editing simple when you’re pressed for time, and not stressing too much over a few less popular videos. It’s all about enjoying the process! Lastly, I’ve become more aware of how engaging voiceovers and storytelling can add depth to short clips, especially when doing mini series or themed posts like weekly munchies or gym visits after breaks. If you’re starting out, don’t be afraid to share your real moments—they connect best with viewers and help build a loyal community.