What TikTok rewards
Clips people watch to the end, then watch again. TikTok shows a clip to more people the longer they stay on it.
Hook
Context
Build
Payoff
- HookThe most interesting moment, in the first second.
- ContextJust enough for a stranger to follow.
- BuildRaise the stakes. Every cut moves it forward.
- PayoffEnd on the reveal or the reaction. No outro.
Four moves that matter
MoveWhy
- Keep it short to startShort clips are easier to watch to the end. Go longer once your short ones hold people.
- Put captions on screenMany people watch with the sound off.
- Use formats that repeatQuestion then answer. Moment then reaction. Pick one and own it.
- Sound like the platformUse the slang and references your audience uses. Native, not forced.
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What to watch
- Watched full video
- Average watch time
- Shares and saves
- Rewatches
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People should know what they get by following you. Stay recognizable, improve a little each week, and repeat.
