Communications Toolkit

TikTok Best Practices

Best practices for UC ANR branded TikTok accounts. UC ANR uses TikTok to share relatable moments relating to agriculture, gardening, nutrition, and more. For account setup requirements and registration, see Guidelines and Policies for Branded UC ANR Accounts.

Best Practices

  • Know your audience. Create content that resonates with the current community. Focus on relatable events and behind-the-scenes glimpses.
  • Keep it short and engaging. Capture attention in the first few seconds and aim for a runtime of 15–60 seconds.
  • Be authentic and fun. Use humor, trends, and creativity to make content feel genuine. Authenticity builds stronger engagement than polished, overly produced videos.
  • Leverage trends and challenges. Participate in popular sounds, effects, and challenges when they fit your message.
  • Post consistently. Maintain a regular posting schedule and experiment with posting times to see when your audience is most active.
  • Engage with the community. Reply to comments, interact with other creators, and encourage user-generated content.
  • Make content accessible. Many users watch without sound. Add captions to all videos and use text overlays to reinforce key points. Follow accessibility best practices.
  • Measure and adapt. Monitor analytics for views, watch time, and engagement. Use insights to refine your content strategy.