A MUM on Universal Credits has asked strangers online for help “safety-proofing” her whole flat for her and her daughter.
Rhiannon put up a video asking users to watch her entire video as it would help net her cash through TikTok’s Creator Fund.
Rhiannon asked people to watch her video in order to rack up views to make money on the TikTok Creator Fund[/caption]
In July 2020, the social media giant launched the Creator Fund to allow its users to earn money by raking in views.
Generally speaking, according to HootSuite, TikTok Creator Fund influencers going viral with a million views a month may be able to add a mere $40 (£30) to their bank account.
However, Rhiannon was not put off and made her plea in a video on her @rhiannonlouisexo account.
She shared: “Please stay for this whole minute video, as I’m trying to make money through the Creator Fund to basically safety-proof my whole flat.
“Because I have a three-year-old, and she’s a climber and she’s very accident-prone, and I’m gonna show you the things that I need to buy for my flat.”
The first item on her wish list was a baby gate, because although she already has one on her daughter’s room, she needs one for the kitchen.
Rhiannon explained that at the moment they have to take it off and put it back on, which is tricky given the doors are different sizes.
The second item she wants is a door lock for her bedroom, and she added that there are lots of items in there she doesn’t want her daughter getting hold of.
Next up were knob covers, and Rhiannon said: “These are sort of just as a safety precaution, because I’m like an overthinker, like majorly.”
The next safety item she wants is window locks.
She explained that someone had told her the council “should be able to do it”, but she wasn’t sure and was going to check.
She said she needs around five to do the windows in her house.
Rhiannon concluded her video: “If you stayed all the way through this video, thank you so much.”
Her video has racked up 17,000 views, but not everyone was too supportive in the comments.
One said: “In other words, please someone buy it for me. You are hilarious.”
Another added: “got enough money for makeup by the looks of it, which aint cheap, begging for money.”
However, one commented: “well done you for doing your best. it’s not easy.”
Rhiannon responded: “I’m not asking for anyone’s money. I’m asking for people to watch the video in order to make money. Bore off.”
CASHING IN ON TIKTOK
Certain TikTokers are able to access the app’s Creator Fund and earn some money[/caption]
Although the revenue may seem lucrative, there are several requirements TikTok users need to be able to provide to successfully apply, such as being a legal resident of the US, UK, Germany, Italy, France or Spain.
You also need to be at least 18 years of age, boast 10k authentic – not purchased – followers, and the videos have received at least 100k authentic views in the 30 days prior to applying, Backstage reported.
According to Chris Kubbernus, CEO of Kubbco, a creative social media agency, hitting the required 10k-strong fanbase will most likely take 50–100 pieces of content, unless you already have a significant audience from another platform.
Several factors come into play when determining what kind of money creators receive, such as the number of views, view authenticity, other ways of engagement, including likes, comments and shares, as well as the creator’s location.
What is the TikTok Creator Fund?
While it is not a grant or ad revenue program, the Creator Fund provides payment to qualified TikTokers based on a “variety of factors” across their content.
“We want all creators to have the opportunity to earn money doing what they love and turn their passion into a livelihood,” the website continues.
With no limit on the number of qualified TikTokers who can join the fund, payments may increase or decrease at different times throughout one’s run on the platform.
Some factors affecting the funds a qualified TikToker may earn include number of authentic views per video, the amount of engagement, and whether or not the work falls within the Community Guidelines.
