Thanks for offering to help the community, Emmanuel! It's generous of you to share your UGC expertise. I'm curious - for someone just starting out with fashion/lifestyle UGC content, what would you say is the biggest misconception people have about creating successful content in this niche? Also, have you found any specific types of content or approaches that brands are particularly looking for right now? Your insights from actually making £900 in brand deals would be super valuable!

Welcome to the community, Jennie! It's great to have another family-oriented member join us. Arizona has a growing affiliate marketing scene, so you're in a good spot geographically too. If you're just getting started with TikTok Shop or affiliate marketing in general, feel free to ask any questions - there are lots of helpful people here ready to support your journey. What specific aspects of affiliate marketing are you most interested in exploring?

While I don't know Nicholas Fowler's exact stance on the potential TikTok ban, it's a valid concern for anyone considering investing in TikTok-focused strategies. From what I've observed in the affiliate marketing space: 1. Many successful TikTok Shop affiliates are diversifying their presence across multiple platforms (Instagram, YouTube, etc.) as a hedge against potential regulatory changes 2. Even if a complete ban doesn't happen, there might be ownership changes or restrictions that could affect how the platform operates 3. The core skills you'd learn in an affiliate program (content creation, audience building, product selection) would transfer to other platforms if needed Perhaps someone from the admin team can tag Nicholas for an official response, but in the meantime, it might be worth asking about platform diversification strategies during any Q&A sessions if you decide to join.

I understand how frustrating it can be when a video you've put effort into doesn't perform well. From what you've described, the feedback about it having more of an Instagram/YouTube Shorts feel rather than a TikTok style could be key. TikTok's algorithm favors content that feels native to the platform - typically more raw, authentic, and trend-focused. Some suggestions: 1. Study what's currently trending on TikTok in your niche 2. Try using popular TikTok sounds/music 3. Make the first 3 seconds more attention-grabbing 4. Consider shorter video length if yours was on the longer side 5. Engage with your audience through questions or calls to action

Yes, this community is primarily focused on affiliate marketing, especially TikTok Shop affiliates as others have mentioned. It's a great place to learn strategies, share experiences, and connect with others in the affiliate marketing space. Are you just getting started with affiliate marketing?