10 simple tips to get the most out of Periscope

10 simple tips to get the most out of Periscope:

 

1.       Get the title right. Choose the perfect title for your live stream, as this will also be the text of the Tweet that you can share on Twitter. If you are broadcasting with another person, remember to mention them using @theotherperson. Also if you are broadcasting from a particular event, find out if the event has its own official hashtag, and include it in the title.

 

2.       Share your location. For a simple way to boost your exposure, share your location so that your broadcast is included in the world map tab in the app. This way, a user searching for live streaming from the UAE will find you right away.

 

3.       Create your own trademark. Make yourself stand out by developing a signature style and thinking about the background when you film. Your followers will recognize you immediately. Also, remember that a little bit of humour goes a long way.

 

4.       Wait a few seconds before saying anything. Before you begin to introduce your broadcast, wait for a few people to connect. By doing so, you will make sure they access the broadcast right from the beginning, and don’t miss anything.

 

5.       Learn from your mistakes. Make the most of Replays. At the end of the broadcast, replay your video to read the comments you have missed and understand which moment was liked the most, which will be clear from the number of hearts. Your viewers’ feedback will help you understand what does and doesn’t work.

 

6.       Don’t ignore comments. Engagement is one of the best things about Periscope. While you are broadcasting, read comments out loud and reply to your viewers as much as you can. Building relationships with your viewers will help you grow a loyal audience.

 

7.       Make use of the ‘block’ button. Default settings allow everyone connected to your broadcast to comment on your live stream and send hearts. Any unwelcome users can easily be blocked during the broadcast or the Replay by selecting their message and clicking “Block”. Before you start the broadcast, you can also decide if you want to enable everyone to chat or just the people you follow.

 

8.       Say thank you. Before you end your broadcast, remember to thank viewers for their comments and hearts.

 

9.       Broadcast on a regular basis. Make your followers’ lives easier by broadcasting during specific times of the day or week. Remind your viewers to tune in during the broadcast and on Twitter.

 

10.   Post  original content. Periscope has allowed people from various walks of life to share their experiences, from established musicians and upcoming singers playing mini live sessions, teachers teaching lessons and showing useful study tips, actors attending awards, geeks and bloggers showing live how tech gadgets work and much more.

 

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but live video can take you somewhere you have never been allowing you to have a shared experience with your followers. With these tips in mind you can now unleash your creativity and create valuable content for your followers. Download Periscope and allow us to see the world through your eyes. Teleport us to your current area code.