TikTok: All Backlight articles about making TikTok videos

How to add a link to a TikTok bio, with and without a business account

Social apps like TikTok and Instagram are the bread and butter of building an online business or personal brand. They are the best way to connect with customers and followers…

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How to add TikTok captions and watch videos with captions

There is no denying that TikTok is the most popular social media platform today. But, as opposed to a single factor setting the app apart, it’s a lot of little…

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How to remove the TikTok watermark or save a video without one

TikTok is an app in which you can easily lose 20 to 30 minutes just scrolling from one entertaining video to the next. And thankfully, the app makes it easy…

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How to get famous on TikTok: 10 strategies from famous TikTokers

TikTok is arguably the most popular social media platform right now. And like every other social media app, its currency is followers. TikTok offers the hope of viewers and potentially…

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How the TikTok algorithm works and how you can beat it

Anyone who’s spent some time on TikTok will tell you the thing that sets it apart from any other social media app is its algorithm. And the best part is…

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How to get more views on TikTok: 10 hacks for real TikTok views

Views are the name of the game on TikTok. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve posted a few mildly successful videos, now is the time to step up your…

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The 21 most popular TikTok dances in 2021 and how to do them

TikTok is all about finding what’s trending right now. Whether it’s the latest fashion or sweet new coffee flavors, you’ll find everything on this app. And naturally, you can’t talk…

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How to delete your TikTok account: Everything you need to know

The old cliche is true: All good things must come to an end. It can even be true when it comes to your TikTok account. Deleting your account isn’t much…

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How to do text-to-speech on TikTok, with 10 brilliant examples

While text-to-speech is certainly not new technology, TikTok is one of the only social media platforms to include it as a native feature. Instagram does auto-captions if someone is speaking…

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How to get more followers on TikTok: 21 free hacks in 2021

TikTok truly puts the “social” in “social platform.” Unlike other social media apps, namely Instagram and Facebook, the content you post on TikTok is best when it can be used…

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How to Stitch on TikTok and let others Stitch your videos

One of the best parts of TikTok is how collaborative the platform is. Your video is not done the second you post it. Anybody can respond, remix, or re-share your…

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How to add text to a TikTok video and adjust when it appears

TikTok has become so much more than the trendiest dance videos. It’s now the place where everyone is posting everything. And sometimes, that means you might want to add some…

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The 21 most popular TikTok songs of 2021 in one playlist

TikTok is all about sound. From funny voice-overs to catchy mashups, popular TikTok songs help videos go viral on the platform and land a coveted spot on the For You…

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How to get verified on TikTok, and what that blue tick gives you

For content creators, getting verified on any social media platform is an important milestone. It helps give you legitimacy on the platform, proving that you’re the real person you say…

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How to add voice effects on TikTok, and 10 fun effects to try

Half the fun of Instagram and TikTok is playing with all the different filters. You can use filters to change hair color or give your video a grainy film look.…

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The best time to post on TikTok to get record views in 2021

TikTok is unlike any other social media platform. The content is different. How people use it is different. But the biggest difference is in how users discover new content. TikTok’s…

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How to make viral TikTok videos as a complete beginner

There are many reasons why TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms today. Some of the factors contributing to its success, just to name a few,…

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The 10 best TikTok filters and effects, and where to find them

In addition to viral dance videos and hyper-specific niche communities, TikTok is also celebrated for its fun filters and cool effects. In fact, unlike Instagram’s limited selection for posts, TikTok…

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How to go live on TikTok for the first time

At this point, you’d have to be living under a rock to have never seen a video from TikTok. Many TikTok videos are expertly edited, complete with cool transitions or…

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How to download TikTok videos, with and without the watermark

Scrolling through your For You page offers up a smorgasbord of content to take in. With a few swipes of your finger, you could find yourself watching a confidence-boosting pep talk,…

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What’s trending on TikTok? The hottest TikTok trends and how to spot them

Trends are the driving force of TikTok. Over half of all content on this social media platform, if not more, is based on trends. And the speed of said trends…

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How to make your own sound on TikTok and help it go viral

Everyone knows that TikTok is today’s go-to video app. But the secret behind every great TikTok video is its audio. In fact, one of the features unique to this platform…

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How to use TikTok for business as a complete beginner

TikTok is massively popular and only garnering more users and viewers every day. Videos that are posted on TikTok permeate into popular culture and help launch careers for creators. So,…

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How to Duet on TikTok, and 5 TikTok Duet ideas

Thanks to its catchy sounds and viral dance moves, TikTok is the latest social media platform to blow up. Although it was first released back in 2016, this short-form video…

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How to use TikTok as a rookie: Watch, create, and go viral

If you haven’t yet downloaded the increasingly popular app TikTok, now is the time. This short-form video content app is rapidly on the rise and doesn’t seem to be slowing…

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How to record a TikTok: The TikTok camera tutorial

If you’ve entered the world of TikTok, you’ve stepped into a world of viral dances, trending sounds, and niche communities. It can be a weird world to navigate, but one…

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9 TikTok photography tricks to try and 9 accounts to follow

While TikTok may be a short-form video app, it has recently been making waves as a major resource for amateur and professional photographers. From photoshoot tricks to editing how-tos to…

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15 trending TikTok challenges right now and how to find them

If you’re not partaking in the latest TikTok challenge, why are you even on the app? All jokes aside, this short-form video social media platform truly is all about trends.…

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10 TikTok editor apps that beat the native editing interface

While TikTok is praised for its dreamy filters and fun effects, like all apps, it has some limitations when it comes to its editing tools. That’s why the most popular…

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The 10 best apps like TikTok that you might like even more

Do you love creating those short, snappy videos but aren’t a fan of TikTok? Whether you’re concerned about TikTok’s security issues, don’t enjoy the interface, or just would prefer something…

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TikTok Analytics: How to access it and what you can learn from it

Your growth strategy on any social media platform is only valid if it can be accurately measured. While making it on TikTok’s coveted For You page is an obvious indicator…

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How to do green screen videos on TikTok

To the delight of many, TikTok has made formerly difficult-to-get features — like professional filters and current song overlays — accessible on a single platform, which is one of the…

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