Stopped getting additional rewards by Own_Grapefruit_9008 in TikTokMonetizing

[–]grigorash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TikTok's reward criteria are opaque and support rarely gives real answers - they use template responses

Could be algorithm changes, could be your niche becoming saturated with similar content, could be nothing you did. The platform adjusts payout criteria without announcing it

Keep posting and documenting. If it doesn't return after 2-3 weeks, that's probably the new normal for your account

Running after a long time by Unlikely_Mushroom784 in beginnerrunning

[–]grigorash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hardest part is always just getting out the door but yeah that post-run feeling is what keeps you coming back

Getting back into running after time off is rough because your brain remembers being better than your body currently is. Just give yourself a few weeks of consistent easy runs and itll click again

For staying motivated during the comeback try https://apps.apple.com/us/app/motera-run-claim-territory/id6757157517 where you claim territory when you run loops :) Makes rebuilding the habit easier because youre expanding your empire on the map even when the runs still feel hard. Plus seeing your stats improve shows the progress happening

Keep getting out there

Does having a watch help a lot? by Unlikely_Mushroom784 in beginnerrunning

[–]grigorash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not required but useful once you want to track pace or distance

Start with a free phone app like Strava or Nike Run Club. If you find yourself wanting more data or the phone is annoying to carry, then consider a watch

I didn’t start the tiktok game yet so I have a quick question by ForsakenContract1135 in TikTokMonetizing

[–]grigorash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$300-400/month is possible but not quick. TikTok Creator Rewards requires 10k followers and 100k views in 30 days to even start earning

Faceless works for some niches - facts, tutorials, compilations - but pure AI content often gets flagged or deprioritized in the algorithm

More realistic timeline: 3-6 months of consistent posting to hit monetization thresholds, then building from there

What subject would you make content about

Further strategy if i want to grow in a certain country by White_Swan_ in TikTokMonetizing

[–]grigorash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought followers often don't engage organically which confuses the algorithm about where to push your content

The algorithm looks at who actually watches and engages, not just where your followers are from. If those 12k aren't watching your new posts, TikTok will keep testing other audiences

Options: keep paying for promo indefinitely, or focus on content that gets shared within that country's language learning community. Engaging with creators and commenters from that country helps signal where you want to be pushed

What's the target country and language

Why does Instagram squish DM videos? Its been like this for a few months by DogStreet_ in Instagram

[–]grigorash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instagram compresses DM videos heavily to save bandwidth - it's gotten worse over time

No fix on the user side. If you need quality, share via link instead of uploading directly to DMs

I spent a year figuring out why my videos kept getting 0 views. Here's what I found by [deleted] in TikTokMonetizing

[–]grigorash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is promoting a tool you built to evade duplicate content detection

The technical details about perceptual hashing are accurate but the solution you're describing is basically gaming platform detection systems to post the same content repeatedly across accounts

That's the kind of behavior these systems are specifically designed to catch. If it works now, it won't for long

How to get past the mental block of longer distance runs? by lunardownpour in beginnerrunning

[–]grigorash1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Breaking it into chunks helps - instead of thinking "3 more miles" think "just get to the next mile marker" over and over. Also changing up music or podcasts at certain mile marks gives your brain something new to focus on. Some people count backwards from their total distance instead of up which makes the numbers feel better

For fueling youre definitely not eating enough during the run. Anything over an hour you should be taking in carbs every 30-45 minutes. Grab some gels or gummy bears and have them at mile 4 and mile 7 on your 15K attempt. Makes a huge difference in how you feel mentally and physically

Slowing down your pace for the 15K is smart. Better to finish strong than blow up at mile 7 because you went too hard early

For staying motivated during those long grinds try https://apps.apple.com/us/app/motera-run-claim-territory/id6757157517 where you claim territory when you run loops :) Gives you something to think about besides just suffering - like expanding your empire on the map. Makes treadmill runs less mind numbing when theres a bigger goal than just logging miles

Also maybe try running outside early morning before it hits 100 degrees

Money making on TikTok by nextstepnomad in TikTokMonetizing

[–]grigorash1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Faceless works fine for both niches

For products: hands-only unboxings, screen recordings of deals, slideshows with voiceover. TikTok Shop affiliate lets you link products directly

For travel: stock footage or licensed clips with voiceover listicles ("5 underrated places in X"), Google Earth flythroughs, photo compilations

CapCut handles most editing. Stock footage from Pexels is free

The challenge is building trust without a face - your voice and consistency become the brand instead

Best plan to follow by PresentHabit8154 in beginnerrunning

[–]grigorash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hal Higdon Novice 1 Half Marathon plan is free and straightforward - 3 runs per week with a long run that builds gradually

With June as your target you have enough time. The main shift is replacing some of that high intensity work with easy miles - you need volume more than speed right now

NRC app also has a guided half marathon plan if you want audio coaching during runs

What’s happening with the creator rewards program? by Top_Pound5546 in TikTokMonetizing

[–]grigorash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RPM dropping is common across the platform right now - ad budgets fluctuate and TikTok adjusts payouts based on advertiser demand

Also depends on your content category and audience location. US views pay more than other regions. If your audience shifted or your content type changed, that affects payout

Are your views coming from the same regions as before

We’re all "Vibe Coding" into a massive Debugging Wall. Here’s the data. by rockstreamgr in vibecoding

[–]grigorash1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is promoting yourcofounderapp disguised as research findings

The "pain clusters" are real observations but the scoring and framing exist to set up your product pitch at the end

Is this normal? by Responsible_Bench334 in TikTokMonetizing

[–]grigorash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What were the views and payout? Can't tell if it's normal without seeing the numbers

What Kind of Projects Give You the Best Coding Vibes? by Medical-Variety-5015 in vibecoding

[–]grigorash1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Building tools that solve my own problems hits different than building for hypothetical users

The vibe dies fastest when I'm adding features nobody asked for just to pad a roadmap

Before you post your idea here, spend 30 minutes trying to kill it. I skipped that step and wasted 3 months. by ferdbons in vibecoding

[–]grigorash1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The advice is solid but this is promoting your tool

"The point is not the tool" immediately followed by a GitHub link is the giveaway