How It Works:
TikTok pays creators based on video views through its **Creator Fund**. You earn **$0.02–$0.04 per 1,000 views**, meaning a meme with 1M views could net you **$20–$40**.
Key Details:
Requirements: 10K followers + 100K views in the last 30 days.
Payouts:With daily posting, small pages can make **$100–$500/month**; bigger accounts earn thousands.
Example: A meme page posting 5x/day with 500K followers averages **$1,500/month** from the Fund alone.
Limitations:
– Earnings fluctuate (TikTok prioritizes ad revenue).
– Not available in all countries.
2. Live Gifts (Fan Donations)
How It Works:
When you go **live on TikTok**viewers can send virtual “gifts” (e.g., roses, diamonds) purchased with real money. These convert to “diamonds” in your account, which TikTok pays out at **~$1 per 100 diamonds** (after their 50% cut).
How Meme Pages Use It:
React to Memes Live: Stream yourself scrolling through memes (minimal effort). Fans gift to get shoutouts or meme requests.
Example:
@DankMemesDaily earns **$300–$800 per 2-hour stream** just by joking with viewers.
Pro Tip:Schedule lives during peak hours (7–10 PM local time) for max viewers.
3. Merch & Affiliate Links (Scaling Up)**
How It Works:
Merch: Use print-on-demand sites like **TeeSpring** to sell meme-themed shirts/hoodies. No upfront costs—you profit **$10–$25 per item**.
Example: The *“Bone Apple Tea”* meme sold 50K+ shirts.
Affiliate Links: Promote products related to your memes (e.g., gaming gear for gamer memes) via **Amazon Associates** or **LTK**. Earn **5–20% per sale**.
Case Study:
@CatMemes links to a **$20 cat hoodie** in their bio. With 1M followers, they sell ~50/day = **$500/day** (at $10 profit/hoodie).
Why Niche + Broad Content Works**
Niche Memes (*e.g., “Programmer Humor”*): Attract loyal fans who buy merch/join Patreon.
Broad Memes (*e.g., “Monday Mood”*): Go viral for Creator Fund earnings.
Example Strategy:
– 70% broad memes (for growth)
– 30% niche memes (for monetization)
Final Takeaways
– Start with Creator Fund for passive cash.
Add live streams once you hit 1K viewers/live.
Scale with merch/affiliates once you have a loyal following.
