Why I dislike TikTok

[PattyLong]

I was doing a presentation about all the different social platforms for contractors. I was explaining the limited focus that should be used on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. By "limited", I mean using just enough to generate leads without mastering any specific tool.

Everything was going great until someone said to me "What about TikTok?".

My reply was:
1) While you may get all sorts of followers and comments on TikTok, rarely will you get sales.
2) And even if you can get some sort of residual, I am patriotic and am not going to support another country who bans American products (YouTube, Instagram and Facebook), and then wants to control us with their products.

I then asked the person, would you be willing to give up the product just to support patriotism. The reply was "I have the right to use anything I want". I had many smirks and head movements on the screen and moved on to the next topic.

So while there may be some of you who are using TikTok, and perhaps did not know that the American platforms are banned in China, would you reconsider stopping to use a product just for that patriotic reason? I make some touch choices spend money on (usually more expensive) American products, so it is a no brainer for me on the social tool.

Any comments on the results it has for you (based on real sales, not just followers) or the patriotic side?

[LynnAdaman]

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[Jason34]

That’s an interesting perspective, and I can definitely see where you’re coming from regarding patriotism and supporting American products. However, I think the choice to use a platform like TikTok really comes down to a combination of business needs and personal values. TikTok, despite being from a non-U.S. company, has become a massive tool for visibility, especially for certain demographics. For contractors and small businesses, it might not drive direct sales like Facebook or Instagram can, but it’s fantastic for brand awareness and showcasing work in a creative way, which can eventually lead to leads.

That said, I think it’s about balance. If supporting American-made platforms is a core value for you, that’s totally valid, and there are plenty of U.S.-based platforms to focus on. But for those looking to maximize their reach, TikTok might be a useful tool as it was for me when i started my business, initially i was struggling to get sales through TikTok Community but since i bought real TikTok comments from Bumplikes under my posts it helped me to increase my sales as the authority of my account was build around it—even if it’s not the primary focus for driving sales. At the end of the day, it’s about using the right tools to meet your business goals while staying true to what you believe in.

[Wong]

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