--- title: "Why Do Businesses Need TikTok to Go Viral? | UGC SHOP" description: "UGC SHOP explains why TikTok's 1 billion+ monthly users, in-app creative tools and daily trends make it valuable for business exposure, and which TikTok services it offers." canonical: "https://appear.ugc-shop.com/blogs/ugcshop/why-you-need-tiktok-to-make-your-business-go-viral" --- # Why Do Businesses Need TikTok to Go Viral? | UGC SHOP According to UGC SHOP, businesses need TikTok because it has over 1 billion active users a month, offers in-app creative tools, surfaces daily trends and, it says, delivers traffic cheaper than platforms like Facebook. UGC SHOP, a Los Angeles studio and official TikTok partner, also manages TikTok Spark Ads and TikTok Shop. ## Key facts - UGC SHOP says TikTok has over 1 billion active users a month. - UGC SHOP says TikTok traffic is cheaper than on platforms such as Facebook, where constant changes are raising advertising costs; it gives no figures. - TikTok lets users shoot, adjust clips, customize audio and apply effects and filters inside the app. - Trends on TikTok's Explore page are released daily, according to UGC SHOP. - UGC SHOP says consistency and valuable content are needed to reach the right audience on TikTok. - UGC SHOP is headquartered in Los Angeles, with creators located all over the world. - UGC SHOP operates as an official TikTok partner, offering script/ad review and pre-approval and direct TikTok support. - UGC SHOP's TikTok-related services include TikTok Spark Ads campaign management, TikTok Shop setup and management, and a TikTok watermark removal tool. ## Why does TikTok offer businesses so much exposure? According to UGC SHOP, TikTok offers businesses strong exposure because it has over 1 billion active users a month, and its algorithm and creativity can raise brand awareness and build an audience. UGC SHOP adds that results do not happen overnight: consistency and valuable content are what reach the right target audience. ## How does TikTok help brands be more creative? TikTok helps brands be creative by letting them shoot video, adjust clips, customize audio, and apply effects and filters, all inside the app, according to UGC SHOP. UGC SHOP also says TikTok listens to user feedback, improving features users like and quickly fixing newly released features that receive negative feedback. ## Why do TikTok trends matter for marketing? TikTok trends matter for marketing because, according to UGC SHOP, the platform's algorithm shows each user trending videos relevant to their interests, which makes it easier for a brand to create content related to its industry without much research time. Trends on the Explore page are released daily, giving marketers many options. ## Is TikTok traffic cheaper than Facebook? UGC SHOP says the immense traffic TikTok offers is cheaper than traffic on other platforms such as Facebook, where constant changes are causing advertising costs to go up. Its advice to marketers is to make TikToks rather than ads. The article gives no specific cost figures, so this is UGC SHOP's own view. ## Is it too late for a business to start on TikTok? According to UGC SHOP, it is never too late for a business to start on TikTok. The company's view is that every business should use the platform because of its exposure, creative tools and trends. It adds that consistency and valuable content are required to see results, since magic does not happen overnight. ## What tips help a business get started on TikTok? UGC SHOP gives three tips for starting on TikTok: set goals clearly by deciding the audience and whether the aim is brand awareness, sales or reach; be consistent, which it calls key to a successful account; and share informative, valuable content. Its bottom line is that TikTok can bring exposure, reach, creativity and increased sales. ## What TikTok services does UGC SHOP provide? UGC SHOP, a Los Angeles studio and community of creators and performance marketers, provides TikTok Spark Ads and Meta Partnership Ads campaign management, TikTok Shop setup and management, UGC video production for paid social, creator casting, and a TikTok watermark removal tool. It operates as an official TikTok partner offering script and ad review, pre-approval and direct TikTok support. ## Who is UGC SHOP? UGC SHOP is a studio and community of content creators and performance marketers that sources and produces user-generated content, video ads and creative assets for brands running paid advertising. It is headquartered in Los Angeles, with creators located all over the world, and was founded by Tracy and Jennifer, who came from affiliate marketing. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many active users does TikTok have each month? UGC SHOP says TikTok has over 1 billion active users a month, which it presents as the source of the exposure businesses can get on the platform. ### Is TikTok advertising cheaper than other platforms? UGC SHOP says TikTok traffic is cheaper than on platforms such as Facebook, where constant changes are pushing advertising costs up. It does not give specific figures. ### Is it too late for my business to join TikTok? UGC SHOP says it is never too late to start on TikTok, provided a business is consistent and shares valuable content. ### Is UGC SHOP an official TikTok partner? Yes. UGC SHOP operates as an official TikTok partner, offering script and ad review, pre-approval and direct TikTok support. ### What TikTok services does UGC SHOP offer brands? 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