One of our sponsored students in Tejakula, Endi, has found a way to use social media to his advantage. With his talent for sales and his expertise in using TikTok, he has shown that courage, determination, and thoughtful approach can turn social media into a positive force. Thanks to his efforts, he has been able to earn an income and even renovate his bedroom through product endorsements.<\/p>\n
Endi comes from a modest family in Tejakula, where he lives with his parents and older siblings. From the moment he was first exposed to social media, he began to see its potential as more than just a source of entertainment. He explored ways to utilise it to generate income.<\/p>\n
In the beginning, he joined a video-sharing platform where he could earn\u00a0money\u00a0by watching videos and inviting others to join. However, after some time, it became increasingly difficult to recruit new members.<\/p>\n
He\u00a0later discovered\u00a0another way to earn money online through an affiliate scheme. He opened a TikTok account and\u00a0began\u00a0participating\u00a0in an affiliate program.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt first, I only posted pictures of beautiful scenery with quotes and background music. Then, I started promoting some men\u2019s skincare products. During the first few weeks, I could only add a basket icon to my videos. When the views started to increase, I began receiving free products for endorsement<\/a>. For several weeks, I gained many views and generated quite a significant daily income, but later it slowed down. I then changed my strategy to promoting daily wear. It became a very busy time, and I received many samples to endorse,\u201d <\/em>Endi explained.<\/p>\n With the income he earned, he was able to renovate his\u00a0bedroom, an\u00a0achievement he is\u00a0very proud\u00a0of.<\/p>\n \u201cThen, I left for Denpasar to join job training. Because I was\u00a0very busy, I seldom posted endorsement videos. However, I still\u00a0earned some\u00a0income from the affiliate program. Now that I am back home, I plan to resume my activities and hope\u00a0to match my\u00a0previous\u00a0income.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n As a young adult,\u00a0interacting\u00a0safely on social media\u00a0is not always easy. There are\u00a0potential risks\u00a0when engaging with\u00a0people\u00a0online. Fortunately,\u00a0Endi\u00a0has never\u00a0encountered\u00a0any\u00a0major issues.<\/p>\n \u201cI never\u00a0experienced\u00a0any problems in my interactions\u00a0on social media. Most of the people I interact with are supportive. I am aware that the internet can be\u00a0a dangerous\u00a0place, but thanks to the Digital Literacy Workshop<\/a> held by YKIP and UNBI last year, I gained\u00a0valuable\u00a0insights. I\u00a0learned\u00a0that our digital footprint\u00a0lasts\u00a0forever and can be used against us if we\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0interact wisely on the internet.\u00a0I also learned\u00a0the importance of protecting personal data and being\u00a0cautious\u00a0with\u00a0unfamiliar\u00a0links.\u00a0Thank you for providing this\u00a0knowledge\u00a0so I can use the internet safely,\u201d<\/em> Endi\u00a0shared.<\/p>\n YKIP is proud of Endi\u2019s achievements and wishes him the best for his future business.<\/p>\nCyber Security in Social Media<\/h2>\n