How This Whole TikTok Trend Chasing Started
So last Tuesday, I woke up feeling kinda stuck. My usual videos were barely getting any likes. Felt like shouting into an empty room, you know? Scrolling TikTok while drinking my coffee, I saw so many creators blowing up using the same sounds and dances. Honestly, it annoyed me a little. “Why follow TikTok trends?” I muttered. My brain said: maybe just see what all the fuss is about? Figured I’d try for a week. Worst case? Still stuck. Best case? Figure out this whole engagement thing.
My Week of Obsessively Jumping on Bandwagons
Day one, I spent hours glued to the app. My eyes felt fried! Focused on the big “2024” trends everyone kept pushing. Picked one – this really catchy audio clip everyone uses with quick cuts. Sounds fun? Making it felt like running a marathon in clown shoes! Took me like two dozen takes just to get it semi-right. My feet were killing me.
- Learned fast: Some sounds have stupid specific steps or timing. Mess it up even a bit? Looks awkward as heck.
- Surprise hit: Posted it late, thinking maybe a few friends would laugh. Woke up to twice the likes my usual stuff gets! Views actually rolled in.
Next few days, I became a trend detective. Searched like a maniac: “trending sounds,” “viral challenges 2024.” Tried another one involving some finger-pointing meme thing. Less sweaty, more weird hand gestures. Boom. Again, more people watched and liked compared to my old recipe videos. Comments started popping up: “Love the vibes!” “This trend suits you!” Felt pretty good, not gonna lie.
Why Bothering With Trends Actually Worked
Here’s the messy, simple truth I stumbled through:
- TikTok’s magic algorithm: It LOVES pushing stuff using popular sounds right now. Using a trendy sound feels like getting a secret VIP pass shoved into your hand.
- People instantly get it: They recognize the sound or meme the second it plays. Feels familiar and safe to hit that like button. My old videos? Might need convincing.
- Comment bait: Folks commenting “Omg you did it!” or sharing their own takes? TikTok sees that action and pushes your video even harder. It’s a weird little engagement snowball.
Okay, But Is It Worth Your Sanity?
Chasing every single trend will burn you out, period. Trust me, my back still aches from that dance. The real secret? Pick trends that:
- Actually fit your weird self.
- Don’t make you feel like you’re trying way too hard.
- Look fun enough to try without screaming.
Mixing one trendy video with my normal posts that week? My profile views shot up like crazy. New followers trickled in. Likes stayed higher even after I stopped daily trends.
Would I do it again? Yeah, sometimes. But only when something actually clicks. Forcing yourself into every stupid dance? Nope. Not worth the knee pain or dignity. Found out quick – why follow TikTok trends? Because it works, stupidly well. Just don’t lose yourself chasing every single one.
