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TikTok\u0026#39;s search algorithm ranks content based on relevance and popularity, making it easier for all users to find trending or niche content: #tiktokers and #aesthetic are interesting examples of popular niche hashtags.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74849_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":74849,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h3","heading":"Keyword search"}},"74850_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74850,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]In addition to hashtags, users can search for content using keywords related to their interests. TikTok\u0026#39;s search algorithm analyzes video captions, user profiles, and other key pieces of information to provide the most relevant search results. According to Statista, the terms \u0026lsquo;how to\u0026rsquo; and \u0026lsquo;what is\u0026hellip;\u0026rsquo; were the most well-trodden keywords in 2023.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74851_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":74851,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h3","heading":"Sound search"}},"74852_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74852,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]Users can even search for videos using specific sounds or music tracks. TikTok\u0026#39;s extensive and ever-growing library of audio clips allows users to discover content based on their favorite songs or sound effects by searching the platform\u0026rsquo;s ever-expanding \u0026lsquo;Sounds\u0026rsquo; library.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74853_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":74853,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h3","heading":"User search"}},"74854_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74854,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]Users can search for specific users or content creators on TikTok. This intuitive feature enables people to explore content from their favorite creators or discover new accounts based on their personal interests.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74855_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":74855,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h3","heading":"Trending searches"}},"74856_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74856,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]TikTok highlights trending hashtags, sounds, and challenges in the search results, allowing users to explore popular content and join in the latest viral trends.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74857_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":74857,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h3","heading":"In-app search bar"}},"74858_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74858,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]TikTok features an in-app search bar at the top of its mobile app interface. This enables users to quickly search from any screen for the trends, topics, and content of their choice.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74859_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":74859,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h3","heading":"Advanced filters"}},"74860_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74860,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]TikTok offers advanced search filters to refine search results. These filters are based on criteria such as video type, duration, and upload date. Users can use these filters to narrow down their search and find specific types of content.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74861_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":74861,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h2","heading":"What is TikTok’s future as a search engine?"}},"74862_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74862,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]TikTok\u0026rsquo;s flurry of new or improved search-based content discovery features certainly makes it an intuitive tool for seeking answers to questions and connecting with valuable information.[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]Did you know that video-based search results tend to enjoy a clickthrough rate that\u0026rsquo;s 41% higher than their text-based counterparts? So, it\u0026rsquo;s fair to say that visual search (a function that allows users to discover content, information or products based on visual assets like images or videos) is a firm part of any solid [[a href=\"https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/what-is-seo\" target=\"_blank\"]]SEO strategy[[/a]]. Also, it\u0026rsquo;s easy to see why many digital natives regard TikTok as an essential search engine.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74863_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":74863,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h3","heading":"The source of the TikTok search hype"}},"74864_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74864,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]While there\u0026rsquo;s no denying that TikTok delivers the goods as a visual search engine, can it really catch up with Google in the coming months or years?[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]The original source of the hype surrounding the fact that an apparent 40% of Gen Zers use TikTok as a search engine is said to come from a statement by Google\u0026rsquo;s Senior VP, Prabhakar Raghavan, that indicated that almost 40% of Gen Zers were using TikTok as a replacement for Google. And, when you get down to the details, both TikTok and Instagram, were included within that \u0026lsquo;40%\u0026rsquo; statistic.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74865_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":74865,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h2","heading":"How are marketers responding to TikTok and search?"}},"74866_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74866,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]Like any new digital marketing trend or concept, the response to \u0026lsquo;TikTok as a search engine\u0026rsquo; has been somewhat mixed. But, the general opinion is that TikTok is a valuable tool when it comes to search functionality and content discovery.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74867_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74867,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]In this LinkedIn thread alone, several marketers share Phoebe Sophia Russell\u0026rsquo;s sentiment. Others don\u0026rsquo;t believe that TikTok can become a genuine search engine, debating that the platform only showcases search results within its own network rather than returning results from a range of sources around the web.[[/p]]\n\n[[p]][[em]]\u0026ldquo;[TikTok] feels genuine. I think a lot of people are having this counter-reaction towards being sold to for so long. People don\u0026rsquo;t like to be advertised to. So a lot of the complaints I\u0026rsquo;ve heard\u0026mdash;and Google acknowledges it sometimes\u0026mdash;the results seem gamified. It seems like it\u0026rsquo;s just brands selling you their affiliate links. And what people found from TikTok or micro influencers was a genuine experience or a genuine review.\u0026rdquo;[[/em]]\u0026mdash; Luke O\u0026rsquo;Leary of Neil Patel Digital on The DMI Podcast[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]While some marketers feel that each platform has its own useful set of content discovery attributes. They argue that putting a definitive \u0026lsquo;label\u0026rsquo; on what certain platforms are or what they do is unproductive.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74868_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":74868,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h3","heading":"The potential limitation of TikTok for search"}},"74869_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74869,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]One of the most glaring limitations of TikTok as a search engine (as it stands) is that it\u0026rsquo;s limited to platform-only queries. That limitation has not stopped YouTube becoming a key search engine but it\u0026rsquo;s clear that Google and its cross-platform search counterparts still lead the pack, as evidenced in a recent [[a href=\"https://sparktoro.com/blog/who-sends-traffic-on-the-web-and-how-much-new-research-from-datos-sparktoro/\" target=\"_blank\"]]SparkToro survey[[/a]].[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]That said, as a highly innovative and ever-evolving platform, there\u0026rsquo;s little doubt that TikTok will push the boundaries of its search functionality in the not so distant future.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74870_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":74870,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h2","heading":"Search engine marketing: Looking beyond Google and TikTok"}},"74871_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74871,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]Don\u0026rsquo;t think of the current search landscape in terms of \u0026lsquo;TikTok vs Google\u0026rsquo;. Instead, consider how search marketing is changing\u0026mdash;and the brand-boosting opportunities that this might lead to.[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]By focusing on creating visually inspiring, value-driven content tailored to a balanced mix of leading content discovery platforms, marketers can tap into the \u0026lsquo;search engine\u0026rsquo; power of Google, YouTube, Bing, Instagram, TikTok\u0026hellip; the list goes on.[[/p]]\n\n[[p]][[em]]\u0026ldquo;A lot people are now using TikTok as a more visual engine to allow them to understand what they want to get up to when they go to a new destination.\u0026rdquo;[[/em]]\u0026mdash;Luke O\u0026rsquo;Leary on younger generations using TikTok as a search engine for traveling and tourism[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]Understand individual [[a href=\"https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/how-do-social-media-algorithms-work\" target=\"_blank\"]]social media algorithms [[/a]]to keep your finger on the pulse and develop a well-rounded SEO strategy that encompasses every emerging search marketing development. This will help you win on tomorrow\u0026rsquo;s commercial battlefield.[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]NOTE: It\u0026rsquo;s worth stating that in the most [[a href=\"https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-house-vote-force-bytedance-divest-tiktok-or-face-ban-2024-03-13/\" target=\"_blank\"]]recent developments[[/a]] (March 2024), the U.S Government has stated that Bytedance (the Chinese company that owns TikTok) has six months to divest in any assets linked to the nation or it faces a ban. This is following security concerns surrounding certain AI-based technologies and applications.[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]At this point, TikTok\u0026rsquo;s fate within the U.S. is unclear (especially since the Biden administration took to the platform to promote a recent campaign), but it\u0026rsquo;s certainly worth keeping your eye on things as developments unfold.[[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"74873_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":74873,"parent":"bloq_showfor_public_showfor_free","data":{"type":"h2","heading":"Hone your search marketing skills with The DMI"}},"74874_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":74874,"parent":"bloq_showfor_public_showfor_free","data":{"content":"[[p]]With the DMI, you can take your SEO and search marketing skills to the next level and push yourself ahead of the pack. Our certified [[a href=\"https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/students/courses/professional-diploma-in-search-marketing\" target=\"_blank\"]]Professional Diploma in Search Marketing[[/a]] created with Neil Patel not only covers the fundamentals of search marketing but explores search analytics, SEO, paid search, demand generation, GA4, data visualization and much more. Reserve your place today![[/p]]","large_text":"0","transcript":""}},"end":"end"}},"end":"end"},"recommendedData":{"articles":{"premium":[{"entry_id":2623818,"title":"Webinar: Preparing for the New World of AI Search with SGE","url_title":"webinar-preparing-for-the-new-world-of-ai-search-with-sge-neil-patel","entry_date":1693483200,"primary_topic":379,"card_type":"type-c","card_image":"card_Preparing_for_the_New_World_of_AI_Search.png","card_image_url":"https://mydmi.imgix.net/card_Preparing_for_the_New_World_of_AI_Search.png?crop=entropy\u0026fit=crop\u0026fm=auto\u0026h=180\u0026ixlib=php-4.1.0\u0026q=40\u0026w=340\u0026s=24d8b55a5e792cb66dd2cd6f0fce9706","content_type":"webinars"},{"entry_id":2459835,"title":"Webinar: ChatGPT Prompting for Digital Marketers","url_title":"webinar-chatgpt-prompting-for-digital-marketers","entry_date":1690457280,"primary_topic":379,"card_type":"type-c","card_image":"ChatGPT_Prompting__A_Digital_Marketers_Guide_Post_Webinar_card.png","card_image_url":"https://mydmi.imgix.net/ChatGPT_Prompting__A_Digital_Marketers_Guide_Post_Webinar_card.png?crop=entropy\u0026fit=crop\u0026fm=auto\u0026h=180\u0026ixlib=php-4.1.0\u0026q=40\u0026w=340\u0026s=41f9dd13e9c05ba8b4a3339eee4c8cf7","content_type":"webinars"}],"free":[{"entry_id":134850,"title":"SEO vs SEM: How Do They Work Together?","url_title":"how-do-seo-and-sem-work-together-in-2018","entry_date":1725441180,"primary_topic":379,"card_type":"type-a","card_image":"Blog_Card_SEO-M.png","card_image_url":"https://mydmi.imgix.net/Blog_Card_SEO-M.png?crop=entropy\u0026fit=crop\u0026fm=auto\u0026h=180\u0026ixlib=php-4.1.0\u0026q=40\u0026w=340\u0026s=ff8ec026cba0c2f40a6329dc55ac58ce","content_type":"articles"},{"entry_id":1255102,"title":"Essential SEO Reporting Tools","url_title":"essential-seo-reporting-tools","entry_date":1709715600,"primary_topic":379,"card_type":"type-a","card_image":"Essential_SEO_Reporting_Tools_For_Beginners_card-1.png","card_image_url":"https://mydmi.imgix.net/Essential_SEO_Reporting_Tools_For_Beginners_card-1.png?crop=entropy\u0026fit=crop\u0026fm=auto\u0026h=180\u0026ixlib=php-4.1.0\u0026q=40\u0026w=340\u0026s=d4c9ac14e4587e0093fb5156c462a3f8","content_type":"articles"},{"entry_id":11045,"title":"A Guide to Voice Search Optimization","url_title":"prepare-for-the-future-of-voice-search","entry_date":1730741880,"primary_topic":379,"card_type":"type-a","card_image":"Woman_on_phone_-_shutterstock_2410549243.jpg","card_image_url":"https://mydmi.imgix.net/Woman_on_phone_-_shutterstock_2410549243.jpg?crop=entropy\u0026fit=crop\u0026fm=auto\u0026h=180\u0026ixlib=php-4.1.0\u0026q=40\u0026w=340\u0026s=4764cc51db4e5f1c942039d25a828f40","content_type":"articles"}]}},"videoLessonsData":{"articles":[{"entry_id":25175,"title":"SEO Setup - Social Media Profiles - 001 SM4-02-076","url_title":"sm4-10076-0nj0q","entry_date":1560502071,"primary_topic":379,"card_type":"","card_image":"","public":"y","public_url":"seo-setup_social-media-profiles_s99h"},{"entry_id":25256,"title":"SEO Workshop - Post-click Optimization - 001 SM4-04-178","url_title":"sm4-10177-73akc","entry_date":1560502384,"primary_topic":379,"card_type":"","card_image":"","public":"y","public_url":"seo-workshop_post-click-optimization_dc6n"},{"entry_id":14418,"title":"SEO - Traffic Sources - 001 CDMP8DEV-05-062","url_title":"cdmp8dev-10062-jzlil","entry_date":1544639572,"primary_topic":379,"card_type":"","card_image":"","public":"y","public_url":"seo-search-engine-optimization_traffic-sources_0449"},{"entry_id":25154,"title":"SEO Setup - Website Objectives - 001 SM4-02-050","url_title":"sm4-10050-go4jw","entry_date":1560501984,"primary_topic":379,"card_type":"","card_image":"","public":"y","public_url":"seo-setup_website-objectives_kvfj"}]},"slug":"blog/is-tiktok-a-search-engine"},"__N_SSG":true},"page":"/[slug]","query":{"slug":"is-tiktok-a-search-engine"},"buildId":"3xss-pZvfn56U9CV0GlhO","assetPrefix":"/blog","isFallback":false,"gsp":true,"scriptLoader":[]}</script></body></html>