{"id":16558,"date":"2022-07-16T11:31:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T11:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=16558"},"modified":"2022-07-16T11:31:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T11:31:24","slug":"when-was-tiktok-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/when-was-tiktok-made","title":{"rendered":"When Was TikTok Made?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a52fd3d7c975\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a52fd3d7c975\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a52fd3d7c975\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/when-was-tiktok-made\/#When_Was_TikTok_Made\" title=\"When Was TikTok Made?\">When Was TikTok Made?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/when-was-tiktok-made\/#Why_was_tiktok_closed_down\" title=\"Why was tiktok closed down?\">Why was tiktok closed down?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/when-was-tiktok-made\/#Is_it_a_social_media_platform\" title=\"Is it a social media platform?\">Is it a social media platform?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/when-was-tiktok-made\/#Is_it_a_music_platform\" title=\"Is it a music platform?\">Is it a music platform?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/when-was-tiktok-made\/#Is_it_a_video-based_platform\" title=\"Is it a video-based platform?\">Is it a video-based platform?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Was_TikTok_Made\"><\/span>When Was TikTok Made?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-height:303px; height:auto; width:auto; max-width:36% margin:0px 10px;\" alt=\"when was tiktok made\" align=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/JAtjQdA.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered, &#8220;When was tiktok made?&#8221; or &#8220;What is it?&#8221; you&#8217;re not alone. Many people want to know when it was created and how it developed, as well as what the future holds for it. This article answers these questions and more, bringing you all the information you need to make your own informed decision. The platform&#8217;s popularity was unprecedented at the time it was created, but with a recent change in ownership and a new CEO, TikTok is now in a position to grow and evolve with the times.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_tiktok_closed_down\"><\/span>Why was tiktok closed down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is common for users of TikTok to wonder: &#8220;Why was tiktok closed down?&#8221; The app, which has been around for over 10 years, has spawned backlash from the government and the masses. It has even been banned in some countries. However, the rumor is false. Although the platform has faced a backlash, the app will continue to flourish. Here are some of the reasons why it may have been shut down.<\/p>\n<p>Some people have compared the situation to that of Japanese companies in the 1980s, citing the case of Grindr. The reality is a bit more complex. The US government has recently signed an executive order, which lays out criteria for assessing the threat posed by apps connected to foreign adversaries like China. The US government has been working on new regulations for foreign software, focusing on the misuse of data.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_a_social_media_platform\"><\/span>Is it a social media platform?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is TikTok a social media platform? This short video sharing app has taken the social media world by storm. According to estimates, Chinese internet users spend 600 million hours per day watching short videos on TikTok. Its popularity has skyrocketed, and it is set to become the most downloaded application in the world by July 2020. TikTok users use the app to share funny videos and music clips, as well as take part in TikTok challenges. The platform allows users to share their creative expression, with some of their videos garnering millions of views.<\/p>\n<p>Although many brands have been wary of TikTok&#8217;s popularity, the company&#8217;s recent inception has shown its power in the social media landscape. Its videos can go viral, and marketers can tap into this to reach their target audience. Although TikTok is not as widespread as Facebook, it is a great way to make a viral video that will resonate with your audience. The video sharing app is a must for any brand looking to stay relevant with younger consumers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_a_music_platform\"><\/span>Is it a music platform?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The question of whether TikTok is a music platform may be an interesting one to ask. The answer lies in whether it can offer the music industry a competitive advantage, or whether the platform is simply an untapped resource for music discovery. While other platforms may have the same advantage, TikTok offers something more. It can help artists break their careers, as well as increase their overall consumption on other platforms. This is a good thing for the music industry, which would also benefit from sync in TikTok ads.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent press release, the company announced a new music distribution platform called SoundOn, which promises 100% royalties to artists in the first year and 90% in subsequent years. The company&#8217;s aim is to compete with Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal, and by offering a platform like this, it is threatening these music platforms. The app has also helped some artists get signed to major record labels after their viral song was discovered on the service.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_a_video-based_platform\"><\/span>Is it a video-based platform?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is TikTok a video-based platform? This new social networking application is quickly becoming a phenomenon. This video-based social network originally served as a platform to share lip-synced videos, but it has since branched out into other genres. Today, videos on the TikTok platform can range from fifteen seconds to three minutes. Founded by the Chinese company ByteDance, which also operates Vine for the Chinese market, the platform is growing rapidly in popularity and becoming the go-to social video app for teens and tweens alike.<\/p>\n<p>While many social media platforms focus on following, TikTok encourages users to engage with other users and create duet videos. The app has also recently added a duet feature that lets users record a video with someone else. Other features on TikTok include duplicate videos, challenges, and repeating formats. It is important to be aware of what&#8217;s trending on the site before launching a campaign.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iP6XpLQM2Cs\" width=\"539\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Was TikTok Made? If you&#8217;ve ever wondered, &#8220;When was tiktok made?&#8221; or &#8220;What is it?&#8221; you&#8217;re not alone. Many people want to know when it was created and how it developed, as well as what the future holds for it. 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