How can I increase my TikTok video watch time?

Question

I’ve heard that watch time is critical when it comes to TikTok content. Does any one have any suggestions on how I can boost the watch time on my videos?

Answer 1

Focusing on short videos is one way to boost watch time since it can raise the average percentage of watch time even Elin estimated average minutes of watch time at 2.79 minutes on TikTok. Following the mention of the videos, avoid displaying images longer than three seconds in order to prevent viewers from scrolling. Show some text on the screen and deliver some verbal hooks to attract attention. Retain by removing extra parts, being brief, or combining cuts and images to keep viewers’ attention. Attention can also be maintained with the use of lists and narrative techniques known as ‘but therefore’ storytelling. Finally, respond to the audience’s comments and this works to enhance watch time as well as form the community.

Comments

Initially, I got a significant number of views with a substantial total view time, then it significantly decreased... it’s crazy how relentless the algorithm is, but this content is so informative so I’m gonna try these out - thank you!

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I make marching band content. It’s very niche, but there are marching band accounts with very large followings. I just need the algorithm to push the stuff out to the right people so my watch time and content percentage aren’t trash. I’ve plateaued at a significant number of followers and a moderate range of views per content for a few months now and it’s very frustrating. I used to have content about once a month that would skyrocket over a very high number of views, and I would gain a substantial number of followers a month.

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How can I apply these tricks in slideshows? That's my main thing and my first couple have 2k+ views but a low watch time. I think people just are not sticking around during the content.

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I have a slideshow posted recently, it hit around 3000 views with 232 likes and 201 saves, I feel like this one should have been pushed to more people because of the engagement. Also, the views analytics keep rising and falling after it being posted, how can I help get content that seem to have high engagement pushed more

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Thank you very much, it’s helpful! Although I’m super much struggling to make this “hook”…. Everyone is talking about it, but practically it’s somehow tricky to apply…