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[HIDE] **Step 1: Optimal Video Length**
- TikTok currently favors three primary video lengths: 6-7 seconds, 17-21 seconds, and videos over 60 seconds.
- Choose the video length that suits your content and target audience.
**Step 2: Hook Your Audience in the First 3 Seconds**
- To retain at least 70% of viewers in the first 3 seconds, start your video with a compelling hook.
- Use a question, a contradictory statement, or visuals related to your content.
**Step 3: Incorporate Trends and Features**
- TikTok promotes certain features like stitches, green screens, and duets.
- Use these features creatively in your content to leverage what's trending on TikTok.
**Step 4: Research Your Content Idea**
- Before creating content, search for your content idea on TikTok.
- If there are no videos on the topic created in the last 7-14 days, reconsider your idea.
- Analyze the format, hook, and topic of successful videos related to your idea.
**Step 5: Optimize Your Content**
- Ensure your video matches the format, pacing, and style of successful videos in your niche.
- Use captions, if appropriate, to grab viewers' attention.
- Edit your video to align with the engaging qualities of trending videos.
**Step 6: Post at the Right Time**
- Determine the best times to post based on your target audience.
- Utilize the insights provided by TikTok or third-party tools to find optimal posting times.
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- TikTok currently favors three primary video lengths: 6-7 seconds, 17-21 seconds, and videos over 60 seconds.
- Choose the video length that suits your content and target audience.
**Step 2: Hook Your Audience in the First 3 Seconds**
- To retain at least 70% of viewers in the first 3 seconds, start your video with a compelling hook.
- Use a question, a contradictory statement, or visuals related to your content.
**Step 3: Incorporate Trends and Features**
- TikTok promotes certain features like stitches, green screens, and duets.
- Use these features creatively in your content to leverage what's trending on TikTok.
**Step 4: Research Your Content Idea**
- Before creating content, search for your content idea on TikTok.
- If there are no videos on the topic created in the last 7-14 days, reconsider your idea.
- Analyze the format, hook, and topic of successful videos related to your idea.
**Step 5: Optimize Your Content**
- Ensure your video matches the format, pacing, and style of successful videos in your niche.
- Use captions, if appropriate, to grab viewers' attention.
- Edit your video to align with the engaging qualities of trending videos.
**Step 6: Post at the Right Time**
- Determine the best times to post based on your target audience.
- Utilize the insights provided by TikTok or third-party tools to find optimal posting times.
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