The practice of buying Douyin followers (such as the "1 yuan for 3000 followers" offer you mentioned) violates Douyin's community guidelines and terms of service, and it also carries multiple risks:
- Account Penalties: Douyin’s algorithm can easily detect fake followers (inactive bots or empty accounts). Your account may face restrictions (reduced visibility, limited posting rights) or even permanent suspension.
- Wasted Resources: Fake followers do not engage with your content (no likes, comments, shares). This lowers your engagement rate, making it harder for genuine content to reach real users.
- Scam Dangers: Most such offers are fraudulent. You may pay but receive no followers, or the followers may disappear quickly. Additionally, sharing payment details (like WeChat info) with untrusted parties could lead to financial fraud or personal data leaks.
- Credibility Damage: If your audience or collaborators find out about fake followers, it will harm your personal brand or reputation.
Sustainable Growth Suggestions
For long-term success on Douyin, focus on organic growth:
- Create original, valuable content tailored to your target audience.
- Use relevant hashtags and participate in trending challenges to boost exposure.
- Interact actively with followers (reply to comments, host polls) and collaborate with niche creators.
- Post consistently at optimal times (based on your audience’s activity patterns).
Please refrain from such non-compliant practices to protect your account and interests. If you encounter scams, report them promptly to the platform or relevant authorities.
