– Go viral – Creating videos that gain a lot of views and shares can help you get into TikTok’s Creator Fund program which pays creators. Use trends, challenges, effects, sounds, etc. to increase chances of going viral.
– Sell merchandise – You can create and sell your own branded merchandise like t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, etc. Promote these in your videos and profiles. Services like Teespring allow you to easily set this up.
– Affiliate marketing – Include affiliate links to products and services in your TikTok bio and videos. If followers click and purchase, you get a commission. Amazon and other ecommerce sites have affiliate programs.
– Live streaming – TikTok allows live streaming where viewers can send you “gifts” like virtual currency. These add up over many streams and live events.
– Brand partnerships – Once you build an audience, brands may reach out to sponsor your content and pay you directly. Or you can proactively reach out to brands that align with your niche.
– Consult or offer services – Position yourself as an expert in something like social media consulting, life coaching, editing, dancing, etc. and promote these services in your bio.
The key is consistently creating engaging content, growing your audience and views, and leveraging TikTok features to generate revenue sources over time.