Almost all social media platforms have systems in place to moderate content and remove posts that are offensive or against their guidelines. Unfortunately, almost all platforms have become so big that it takes more than just internal systems to handle the job. TikTok has algorithms and filters that catch some major violations — but they […]

It makes sense to be concerned about your TikTok account’s privacy and security. Any social media platform with more than two billion users is certain to have scammers, spammers, and other bad people trying to take advantage of people using the app. Some TikTok users have other types of privacy concerns, though. They may share […]

You’ve created a terrific video and want more people to see it? You want potential followers to immediately see what type of content they can expect if they become a fan of your TikTok account? You have a business and you want to showcase your best products or services? Pinning a video to your TikTok […]

Think of your TikTok feed as a bulletin board on the wall, and you’ll be able to visualize the concept of pinned videos. When you want to put something front-and-center so it doesn’t get overlooked, you grab a pushpin or thumbtack and stick it on top of everything else. That’s the idea behind “pinning” a […]

It’s simple to like a TikTok post after you’ve finished watching the video (or even while it’s still playing). Just hit the heart icon on the right-hand side of the screen, make sure it’s turned red, and you’re done. But what happens if you hit the heart accidentally when you really meant to check out […]

Sadly, the term “OD” has become familiar to all of us, whether it’s from seeing TV shows and news stories about the drug overdoses that have become so common in recent decades — or from the tragic consequences so many people have witnessed first-hand among family members and friends. Some TikTok users may “play characters” […]