Course Curriculum

How I Got 1k Followers In 1 Day: TikTok Marketing & Ads

10sections
24lectures
1h 26mtotal

What you’ll learn

  • See an account grow from 0 to 1,000 followers in days

  • Understand the TikTok growth algorithm

  • Learn free TikTok marketing strategies

  • Learn TikTok ads

  • PERSONALIZED HELP from the instructor: Join OFFICE HOURS Zoom call with the instructor and students to ask questions directly

  • WORLD-CLASS student support: I answer 99% of student questions within 24 hours

01

Introduction and warm welcome

3 lectures • 12min

  • Introduction and warm welcome to this TikTok marketing course

    Master organic posting strategies, hashtags, and engaging content on TikTok, then boost results with ads, as demonstrated in a real case study of rapidly growing a music account.

    1:28

  • How to get more marketing from this course and join the community of students

    Learn how TikTok's ranking factors prioritize watch time, engagement, sharing, and relevance, then optimize hooks, captions, and hashtags to boost retention and drive more comments, shares, and views.

    8:13

  • Explaining the TikTok accounts shown in this course

    I explain the TikTok accounts I used in this course, why I shifted from business promotion to a music hobby account, and how following and mutual engagement boosts algorithm reach.

    1:58
02

First TikTok marketing steps to do on day 1

3 lectures • 9min

  • First thing after you create your account - correctly creating a screen name

    Set up your screen name to be short, easy to spell, say, and remember, with a catchy on-brand identity; you can edit it only once every 30 days.

    2:42

  • Importing your friends to build up an initial audience

    Import your friends after creating your TikTok account to build an audience. Invite contacts from phone, Facebook, and Twitter to gain likes and followers and boost reach with hashtags.

    2:30

  • What to expect when you are just starting out

    Build comfort with the platform by posting gradually and exploring features to overcome initial awkwardness. Avoid comparing yourself to others, stay persistent, and focus on comfort level.

    3:19
03

Using TikTok hashtags

4 lectures • 15min

  • Using TikTok hashtags

    Discover how to use TikTok hashtags to boost video visibility by choosing niche, trending, and long-tail tags, writing 100-character captions, and piggybacking on influencers' hashtags to grow followers.

    4:37

  • Example how I find many good hashtags and use them

    Discover and test hashtags that are relevant and not overly competitive, then post at optimal times to maximize visibility and follower growth on TikTok.

    6:47

  • Results of posting 24 hours later - 200 views!

    Observe how posting yields about 200 views within 24 hours through organic reach and hashtag strategies, even with zero audience or followers.

    1:39

  • Joining TikTok challenges and trending hashtags

    Join challenges and trending hashtags to boost TikTok visibility by creating videos with your unique flavor around themes like winter break.

    1:42
04

More promotion you can do on day 1

1 lecture • 4min

  • Networking, commenting, liking

    Network with other creators in your niche by liking, commenting, and following, using Discover and niche hashtags to boost visibility. Start day one for mutual growth.

    3:44
05

Influencer marketing for TikTok what when it is too early

1 lecture • 5min

  • Influencer marketing for Fiverr what when it is too early

    Learn how to use influencer marketing on Fiverr to promote your TikTok account, assess shoutout options, and build a content library before promotions.

    4:30
06

Making the videos

2 lectures • 4min

  • Stand for your phone

    Stand your phone on an independent surface at head level to avoid shake and improve video quality; keep both an extendable stand and a small table tripod for flexible angles.

    1:39

  • Microphones

    Upgrade from the built-in mic to a lapel mic to reduce background noise and boost voice clarity on TikTok. Use adapters for iPhone or Android to maximize engagement.

    1:59
07

Setting up the ads

5 lectures • 24min

  • TikTok ad account setup

    Set up your TikTok ad account, complete email verification, authorize for business, enter billing info, and choose a simplified ad experience before launching your first campaign.

    2:54

  • Business center and the rest of account setup

    1:24

  • Difference between ad campaigns, ad sets, and individual ads

    5:23

  • How to set your TikTok ad targeting

    11:32

  • Finalizing the ad with ad creative

    3:16
08

TikTok ad results

2 lectures • 10min

  • My ad results - 0.15/follower

    TikTok ads yield real followers at about 0.15 per follower, with 5 dollars spent gaining 59 followers and 150 extra video views. Targeting is US-based, delivering cheaper, real human traffic.

    5:09

  • Showing more results of what it took to get 1,000 followers

    Discover how to gain over 1,000 real followers on TikTok through organic posts and a $70 ad push, with insights on video quality and targeting.

    4:38
09

The big strategy for growth using ads

1 lecture • 2min

  • The big strategy for growth using ads

    Launch each new video with targeted hashtags and descriptive text, then run ads to boost likes and engagement, increasing your chances to go trending and grow followers.

    1:37
10

Conclusion - thank you for being an amazing student

2 lectures • 3min

  • Thank you for being an amazing student in this TikTok marketing course

    Celebrate completing the TikTok marketing course, recognizing motivation, hard work, and persistence. Ask questions and seek help to support your future success.

    0:30

  • Bonus lecture

    Celebrate finishing this course by accessing a free master class with 36 marketing courses, covering social media, seo, sales, and copywriting, via a private message on Udemy.

    2:44