Welcome to my latest update on my Amazon Influencer journey. If you missed my previous post, “30 Days TikTok Experiment: Dramatic 7% Drop in My Engagement Rate Overnight,” I recommend checking it out first to get the full picture of my progress so far. I’m thrilled to share my latest TikTok and Amazon journey. This update highlights the significant wins and unexpected surprises I’ve encountered along the way.
New Experiment: After my initial 30-day TikTok experiment, I decided to start fresh with a new account dedicated to my Amazon Influencer goals. Despite the lessons learned from my first account, I was still unsure about the main topic or target audience for my new account.
Exploring Facebook Groups: I returned to Facebook groups for inspiration and advice. However, most members were beyond the stage I was at, making it challenging to find relevant guidance. I revisited older recommendations and success stories to guide my next steps.
Second Account Performance:
I tested various topics on my new account:
- School Supplies: This post only received 9 views, well below the expected 200-300 views.
- Coffee Content: Initial posts about coffee reached 700-800 viewers but had low engagement.
- Super Mom Cartoon: Content aimed at work-from-home moms reached 800 viewers but had minimal likes.
- Morning Positive Motivation: This topic performed the best, reaching around 200 viewers with a good number of likes from new audiences.
Using TikTok Desktop Scheduling: I discovered that TikTok’s desktop version allows scheduling posts. I took advantage of this by scheduling a series of posts:
- Morning Positive Motivation
- Coffee Break Motivation
- Coffee Break Quirks and Trivia
These scheduled posts performed well, with Morning Positive Motivation and Coffee Break Motivation seeing the best engagement.
Results and Insights:
- Performance: The Morning Positive Motivation and Coffee Break Motivation posts showed the best performance, with engagement improving significantly. Currently, the Morning Positive Motivation post has reached around 200 viewers.
- Follower Growth: My followers are slowly increasing, partly due to support from friends and followers from my main account. It’s heartwarming to have such supportive connections.
- Amazon Influencer Program: Despite my efforts and daily applications, I was still denied entry.
Change in Direction:
From the result that I was declined from the Amazon Influencer Program with my new account, I decided to change my goal to becoming a TikTok Affiliate Shop instead. I saw a possible chance of achieving this faster.
Rapid Follower Growth and Engagement
As of July 30, I reached 2K followers on my main TikTok account! 🎉 My next goal is to hit 5K followers to qualify for the TikTok Affiliate Shop and unlock the “Showcase” feature.
Here’s what happened after reaching 2K followers:
- By August 3, I had 3K followers.
- By August 6, I reached 4K followers.
- By August 9, I achieved 5K followers, breaking my record for the fastest growth.
Unexpected Success with Amazon Influencer Program
While focusing on TikTok, I was invited to join the CapCut Template Creator program on August 8, allowing me to monetize my content. However, the surprises didn’t end there.
On August 10, I decided to reapply for the Amazon Influencer Program. To my shock, I was accepted! This was a huge milestone and a reminder that persistence pays off.
Lessons from My TikTok and Amazon Journey
From this journey, I’ve learned that setbacks, shouldn’t deter you. Keep pushing forward and believe in your potential. The best results often come when you least expect them.
Current Focus and Future Goals
- CapCut Template Creator: I’m focused on improving my skills and creating more templates to participate in challenges and boost earnings.
- TikTok Showcase Feature and Affiliate Shop: I’m eagerly awaiting these features and look forward to utilizing them to enhance my TikTok presence.
- Amazon Influencer Program: My goal is to earn onsite commissions by uploading three shoppable videos. I’m currently searching for the right products to feature.
My TikTok and Amazon journey is making great strides, and I’m halfway to achieving my goals. Stay tuned for more updates and strategies as I continue this exciting path!
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