TikTok just gave us a cheat code and I'm not even kidding.

@ciennaunlocked

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Why it worked

The video leverages a perceived 'cheat code' or secret feature within TikTok, tapping into creators' desire for growth and algorithm hacks. It provides a simple, actionable step-by-step guide that promises increased reach, making it highly shareable and valuable to the target audience.

Summary

This video explains a TikTok feature that allows users to create a "cheat code" post by typing text and having TikTok generate a flyer-style image. The creator advises posting this to stories instead of the feed to gain more reach due to lower competition.

Structure

1Introduce the TikTok cheat code for growth.
2Explain how to create the text-based post.
3Advise posting to stories, not the feed.
4Explain why stories are effective for reach.
5Call to action to follow for more tips.

Product placement

TikTok: it ACTS as the platform where the video is posted and where the described feature is used. Removing it would change the video's context and functionality. It is not promotional in this context as it is the platform itself.

Call to action

Follow for more updates and growth strategies.

On-screen text

TikTok 2026 Update CHEAT CODE EDITION (Use this to get pushed to the fyp

Original caption

Tutorial included. Why’d my face pop up like that. 🤣 Small creators try this! #tiktokfeatures #tiktokgrowth #tiktoktips #tiktokupdate #smallcreator

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Transcript

TikTok just gave us a cheat code and I'm not even kidding. This is so easy it feels fake. If you're trying to grow right now, do this today. Step 1 hit the little plus sign at the bottom of your screen, but then you're gonna slide over to where it says text. Type a couple lines but keep it super simple. But make it a question like how's your day today? Or plans for the fourth? Because questions equals more comments and then more comments equals more reach. Now once you're done, hit next. TikTok will automatically generate those like little flyer style post for you, but pick one quickly. Don't overthink it, this isn't where the magic's gonna happen. Then add a trending sound, but keep it low enough just so it registers. Now here's the part that's blowing this up. Do not post it to your feed. Instead post it up into your stories. Cause stories are getting a massive push right now and hardly anyone is using them. Like at all. Which means less competition and way more opportunity for you. If you're serious about growth with real strategies, then go ahead and hit follow because I post updates and growth strategies every single day. And make sure to let me know in the comments when you post yours!