103 years ago today, John Glenn, the American aviator, politician, and astronaut who became the third American in space, was born. The Ohio-born pilot won distinguished flying crosses during America’s wars in the 1940s and 1950s, and in 1962 became the first American ever to enter orbit around the Earth. He received the NASA Distinguished […] The post Good News in History, July 18 appeared first on Good News Network.

The post How to Make My Cat TikTok Famous: 8 Tips to a Viral Craze by Jessica Kim appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Anyone who’s lived with cats will know just how much happiness and laughter they can bring. Sharing cat videos online can help you spread the joy of cats, and TikTok may be the perfect social media platform for you to use. With over 1 billion active users, starting a cat TikTok account can help your cat become the next biggest cat-fluencer. It does take some luck, but there are some practical things you can do to build and boost your cat’s TikTok account. Here are some ways you can help your cat go viral and become a social media sensation. Preparation Fortunately, it doesn’t require much to start a cat TikTok account. You don’t really need to invest in expensive equipment when you’re first starting out. Just make sure you have a phone that can take decent photos and videos. Then, take some time to familiarize yourself with all of TikTok’s features. Once you get a good grasp of how to edit and post videos, you can start to develop an action plan to grow your cat’s TikTok account. The 8 Tips on How to Make Your Cat TikTok Famous 1. Find Your Niche There are many sub-genres and niches under the giant umbrella of Cat TikTok. You can find cat-fluencers who focus on one or two specialties, like lifestyle, product testing and reviews, traveling with pets, and comedy. Start by identifying your niche and coming up with a list of video ideas that fall under that niche. Sticking to one or two sub-genres will help your audience know what to expect from your videos and increase the chances of more people choosing to follow your account. Some popular cat TikTok accounts you can check out for inspiration include: @nala_cat @thatlittlepuff @outdoorbengal @beansthegingercat @indooroutdoorcat @venustwofacecat Watch their videos to see what kinds of things they are posting about and give you an idea of the niche that you want to specialize in. Keep in mind that choosing a niche that fewer people have may increase your following and reach. You don’t want to make your cat TikTok just like everyone else. Choose something more unique so your account stands out more. Image Credit: PhotodriveStudio, Shutterstock 2. Follow Trends You can gain a lot of views and followers by posting videos of current trends on TikTok. Posting videos of your cat with popular sound clips and songs will increase their chances of getting more views, as more people are scrolling through videos with viral sounds and challenges. In fact, it’s common for a cat video to become viral because it uses a popular sound clip. Keep a close eye on TikTok trends because they start and end very quickly. It’s important to post your video while the trend is still popular. Otherwise, you’ll just end up posting old content while the rest of the community has moved on to the next trend. You can keep up with the latest TikTok trends using their handy Trends page. 3. Let Your Cat’s Personality Shine People love getting to know cats and what makes them unique. So, highlight what makes your cat special. It might be a certain physical feature, like @venustwofacecat, or a quirky personality trait. You can also make cute and interesting videos documenting a day in the life of your cat so that people can get to know them. Many popular cat TikTok accounts also give a voice to the cats in the videos. For example, some cats will have their videos contain voiceovers that use a funny or sassy voice. These types of voiceovers will help develop your cat’s online persona and help others fall in love with their personality. Image Credit: Evgeny_pm, Shutterstock 4. Engage With Your Audience Videos with higher levels of engagement are more likely to get more exposure and views. So, make sure to engage with your audience by replying to their comments. You can also make videos with prompts or questions that encourage people to Stitch with your video. The Stitch feature enables people to create their own video using footage from your video. This can help spread your video to more people and attract them to your cat’s TikTok account. 5. Post Consistently Posting consistently will increase the chances of your videos getting exposed to a wider audience. People are also more likely to follow your cat’s TikTok account because it proves that you’ll be providing fresh content regularly. You’ll notice that brands and full-time content creators often post multiple times a day. However, this just isn’t realistic for most cat parents who are just starting out. While there’s no hard rule for how frequently you should post, it’s recommended to start by posting at least once a day for the first several weeks of starting your cat’s TikTok account. It’s also helpful to upload posts at around the same time each day. You can use this helpful guide to determine the best times to post on TikTok depending on the day. Just remember that it’s better to post high-quality content rather than a large quantity of content. Engaging videos are more likely to attract followers and build a consistent fan base rather than just posting for the sake of posting. Image Credit: Prostock-studio, Shutterstock 6. Take High-Quality Photos and Videos People are more likely to stay and watch TikTok videos with clear footage. So, refrain from posting blurry or dark videos where you can barely make out your cat. Try to film your cat in areas in your home where you get plenty of natural lighting. Posting high-quality videos of your cat will convey to your audience that you’re serious and invested in posting good content. This will increase the likelihood of people revisiting and following your cat’s TikTok account. 7. Edit Your Photos and Videos TikTok’s appeal is short, entertaining, and engaging content. You only have a couple of seconds to grab someone’s attention before they decide to scroll to the next video. Therefore, make sure to edit your videos so that every second is put to good use. Adding music or sound clips can help make your videos more engaging. Typing captions can also add more value to a video by providing more context or adding more humor. Image Credit: Prostock-studio, Shutterstock 8. Use the Right Hashtags Hashtags will put your TikTok videos into categories, which in turn will make them more likely to reach your intended audience. While there isn’t a set limit on how many hashtags you should use for each video, it’s generally recommended to use three to five. Looking through the TikTok Discover/Explore tab can help you find trending hashtags. For even more ideas, you can do a quick search for popular hashtags for cat TikTok on a search engine. Conclusion There’s no denying that it usually takes a significant amount of work to build and grow your cat’s TikTok account. However, it’s clear that the internet loves cats, and there’s a significant cat fanbase on TikTok. With some time, consistency, and a strategic plan, you can ensure more people get to know your wonderful cat and that your cat receives all the attention and admiration that they deserve. See Also: How Can I Make My Cat An Internet Star? Tips To Stardom How to Make Your Cat Instagram Famous Featured Image Credit: Josep Suria, Shutterstock The post How to Make My Cat TikTok Famous: 8 Tips to a Viral Craze by Jessica Kim appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

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