Account Warmup: The Step 90% of New Clippers Skip
Why posting clips immediately kills your account, and the exact warmup method top clippers use to get 20K+ views on their first viral clip.
You created a fresh TikTok account. You found a fire podcast clip. You added captions, resized it, posted it… and got 67 views.
Meanwhile, the same clip on a warmed-up account gets 30,000 views in 24 hours.
This isn’t bad luck. This is what happens when you skip account warmup.
Why New Accounts Get Zero Views
Every platform’s algorithm has the same problem: it doesn’t trust you yet.
When you create a new account and immediately start posting clips, the algorithm sees:
- No watch history
- No engagement patterns
- No follower relationships
- Sudden promotional content
The result? Your content gets pushed to nobody. You’re effectively shadowbanned before you even start.
The Warmup Method That Actually Works
Based on data from thousands of successful clippers, here’s the exact process:
Days 1-3: Act Like a Normal User
Time commitment: 1 hour per day minimum
- Scroll your feed for 20-30 minutes
- Like content in your target niche (if you’re clipping podcasts, engage with podcast content)
- Leave genuine comments — not “nice!” but actual thoughts
- Follow 10-15 accounts in your niche
- Watch videos to completion — don’t just scroll past
“Warm up those accounts for 2-3 days on the specific niche you want. Just warmup on feed and reels for an hour engaging like a human.”
The Niche Match Rule
This is where most people mess up. If you warm up your account watching gaming content, then post podcast clips — the algorithm is confused.
Your warmup content must match your posting content.
| If You’re Clipping… | Warm Up With… |
|---|---|
| Joe Rogan | Podcast clips, interview content |
| Streamers | Gaming clips, streamer highlights |
| Sports | Sports highlights, game recaps |
| Music | Music videos, artist content |
What Success Looks Like
One clipper reported gaining 113 followers with 19.6K total likes after just two to three days of proper warmup — before posting a single clip.
Another noted:
“The insta one got almost 30k views while the tiktok is still stuck at 67 views”
The difference? The Instagram account was warmed up. The TikTok account wasn’t.
Platform-Specific Warmup Tips
TikTok
- Use the app naturally for the full warmup period
- Engage with trending sounds in your niche
- Watch videos to the end (loop counts)
- Use the search feature to find niche content
Instagram Reels
- Switch to a Creator or Business account
- Engage with Reels specifically, not just feed posts
- Use Stories to show activity
- Reply to comments on accounts in your niche
YouTube Shorts
- Subscribe to channels in your niche
- Watch full videos (not just Shorts)
- Leave thoughtful comments
- Build a watch history over 3-5 days
Common Warmup Mistakes
1. Warming Up for Only One Day
Two to three days is the minimum. Some clippers recommend a full week for best results.
2. Using Fake Engagement
Buying followers, using engagement pods, or botting during warmup flags your account immediately. Platforms detect this. Don’t risk it.
3. Switching Niches After Warmup
If you warmed up with comedy content, don’t start posting motivation clips. The algorithm will get confused and suppress your reach.
4. Not Posting Immediately After Warmup
Don’t warm up for three days then wait a week to post. Strike while the algorithm trusts you.
The Volume Strategy After Warmup
Once your account is warmed, here’s what separates the clippers making $50/month from those making $500+:
| Tier | Posts/Day | Accounts | Monthly Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 1-2 | 1 | $0-50 |
| Grinder | 5-10 | 2-3 | $100-300 |
| Strategic | 10-20 | 5+ | $500-1,500 |
| Whale | 25+ | 10+ | $2,000+ |
The math is simple: more at-bats means more hits. But volume without warmup is just posting into the void.
When Your Page Dies (Reviving Dead Accounts)
Already have a dead page? Here’s what actually works:
“What is the best way to revive a dead page which was getting thousands of views?”
“My cinema channel was dead until I found a good format.”
The answer isn’t posting more of the same content. It’s changing your format.
- Take a 3-5 day break from posting
- Re-warmup the account using the method above
- Try a new content format or style
- Post consistently with the new approach
Posting more dead content just creates more dead posts. Find a format that hits, then scale it.
The Quick Warmup Checklist
Before you post your first clip:
- Account is 2-3 days old minimum
- Spent 1+ hour daily scrolling/engaging
- Engaged only with content in your target niche
- Left genuine comments (not spam)
- Followed relevant accounts in your niche
- Watched videos to completion
- Did NOT post any content during warmup
- Did NOT buy followers or use bots
What Happens If You Don’t Warmup
Real numbers from the community:
- Without warmup: 67 views after 24 hours, stuck at <100 views after 30-40 videos
- With warmup: 30,000 views in 24 hours, first video hits 15K-20K
The difference is not skill. It’s not the clip quality. It’s whether the algorithm trusts your account.
Start Right, Scale Fast
The clippers making $4,000+/month from campaigns all started the same way: with patience.
Three days of warmup feels like wasted time when you’re eager to start earning. But those three days save you weeks of frustration posting into the void.
Skip the warmup, and you’ll be asking in Discord: “Why do I get 0 views?”
Do the warmup, and you’ll be the one answering that question.
Ready to start clipping with a properly warmed account? The campaigns are waiting.