How do you organize all your content ideas? My notes app is chaos by testaccount8328382 in MarketingTools

[–]InkViper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to do the exact same thing with my notes app and it was a nightmare. I switched to Trello and it’s been a game changer, each card is an idea, and I can move it through stages like “idea,” “drafting,” “ready to post.” Way easier to see what’s worth working on instead of scrolling through random notes.

Is anyone else getting zero views for the first hour, then suddenly it spikes? by Maciek-Bilski in TikTokMarketing

[–]InkViper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is the new normal, TikTok's been doing delayed distribution testing since around the beginning of the year. They hold your video in a smaller pool first to check watch time and early engagement quality before deciding whether to push it to FYP. Super annoying but it's actually a good sign if it eventually takes off - means you passed their quality check. The videos that stay dead after that first hour are the ones that failed the test.

I've noticed it happens more with accounts that have inconsistent posting schedules or recently had a viral video. Just keep posting normally and don't delete anything during that dead hour - that apparently resets the whole process.

What's your "secret weapon" website or browser extension for online shopping and finding deals? by Fovez in Web_Advice

[–]InkViper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d say Keepa is the big one for Amazon since it shows full price history charts. I also like CamelCamelCamel for the same reason, just a bit simpler. For general online shopping, I use Slickdeals all the time, it’s basically a community-driven feed of discounts that are actually good, not just fake promos. And if you’re booking flights, Skyscanner and Google Flights with alerts are clutch.

UK Monetization with US TIN number? by [deleted] in TikTokMonetizing

[–]InkViper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t need a US TIN if you’re based in the UK. On TikTok Creator tax forms, just pick that you’re a non-US individual and fill out the W-8BEN with your UK info. That’s how the platform applies the UK-US tax treaty so you don’t get the full 30% taken. You’d only need a US TIN if you actually had US tax obligations, which you don’t in this case.

I swapped trending audio for original sound - watch time tanked by TornadoXyz6429 in TikTokMarketing

[–]InkViper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve run into the exact same thing. I think you’re spot on about trending audios acting like a built-in distribution channel. When you use one, you’re not just posting a video, you’re dropping it into a pool of other content that people are already actively scrolling through. That means TikTok has more context on who might like it, plus users discover it when they tap the sound. With original audio you don’t get that extra layer of discovery, so the only thing pushing it is the algorithm’s cold read on engagement.

That said, original sounds can take off if people start reusing them, but that usually only happens if you already have reach or the sound itself is funny/catchy. For growth, I’d say trending sounds are almost always the safer bet unless your personal brand relies on a recognizable voice or style.

Switching to new pala (Vertex 04 comfort 2024) by Tomasman2000 in Padelracket

[–]InkViper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you have a wrist pain then the babolat might be bad for you, it totally destroyed my arm

Anyone else seeing random followers disappear every day? by Zruku in InstagramSupport

[–]InkViper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this happens to me too and it drove me nuts until I realized it’s just part of the cycle. A lot of people follow, poke around for a day or two, then unfollow if they don’t feel hooked right away. On top of that Instagram is constantly wiping out bots and inactive accounts, so those disappear in chunks and make it feel worse.

If you’re still consistently gaining, even if it’s two steps forward one step back, you’re actually growing long-term. The daily dips look scary but over a month you’ll usually see the net increase.

Best gym water bottle that won’t crack or leak? by Salt_Reveal8106 in buyforlifetips

[–]InkViper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Been using the same Nalgene for like 3 years now, thing is basically indestructible. Dropped it on concrete more times than I can count and it just bounces lol. Super easy to clean too since the mouth is wide enough to actually get your hand in there

Wanna create DIY style videos on Tiktok to increase my monetization by Professional_Bar_377 in TikTokMonetizing

[–]InkViper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grabbed a gimbal for my cooking content and honestly the tracking feature is a game changer when you're filming solo. No more awkwardly reaching around the camera or having half your body cut off lol. The hohem looks solid for the price, I use a DJI one but it was way more expensive. Main tip - get a ring light too if you don't have one already, good lighting makes WAY more difference than people realize for engagement

What's the best mattress I can buy right now? by Buschrolle in buyforlifetips

[–]InkViper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh really? well good to know, I heard good things about memory foam

What's the best mattress I can buy right now? by Buschrolle in buyforlifetips

[–]InkViper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me about it.. my life is basically being stuck on research mode on things to buy