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A lot of new creators want to know how to grow on this app. You have to show the algorithm what kind of engagement you want by how you engage with other creators, because the algorithm notices. Watch videos in full, even if you have to hold the screen down to fast forward. Give meaningful comments related to the content. Bots use only emojis. Share or repost, and if you can't think of who to share it to, send it to yourself. And at the very least, like the video, but don't go through like and like and like and like and like, because you look like a bot. And that will look like fake engagement, and that's how people get shadowbanned. Engage with other creators like you would want a good partner to, with intention. What I've learned is TikTok rewards you for that.