Over the last few years we have seen a huge growth in the number of live streams. Artists, performers, and influencers have been going live on their favourite platforms to showcase their talents and engage with fans. It’s a great way to increase your following and raise extra money, but what’s the best way to do it? In this blog, we share the live streaming tips you need to know:
Why should you go live?
Let’s face it – most of us are pretty attached to our phones. If we have a question we need an answer to, we’ll open up our web browser. If we want to talk to our favourite people, we can do so with ease. But those aren’t the only benefits. Technology has made connecting with your audience a synch. In just a few clicks, you can post the content you want and share it with your favourite fans.
So why do a content creator live stream? To put it simply, live streaming is a great way to interact with your fans. Almost every single platform which supports live streams allows your audience to comment and even tip. If they see something that they really like, they can give you a tip to encourage more of that.
As a performer, it’s the perfect way to connect! You can make your live streams feel like a treat for your subscribers, especially if you make them a regular part of your content schedule. Subscribers get the chance to see you live, talk to you, and tip you. It’s everything that they want in one go! So what do you need to know before you go live? Keep reading for our live streaming tips.
Don’t just go live – get organised!
One of the first live streaming tips you need to remember is to be organised. Simply going live on a whim isn’t a good idea for a number of reasons:
1. It limits your audience. Most of your fans won’t be available to watch your live streams at the drop of a hat. In fact, many of them will need to plan their evenings carefully so that they can give you the attention that you want and deserve. If you just go live for the sake of it, your fans might miss out on the content.
2. You might not know what to say and do. A lot of creators, when going live, will do things like a Q&A or an ‘Ask Me Anything’ (AMA). They might even take requests from their fans. But when you start a live stream without a plan, the chances are that you’ll run out of ideas or things to say. It can make the stream feel really awkward, and no one wants to watch that!
3. Your equipment could be wrong. Yes, it’s easy to live stream from your phone. There are a number of issues with this. First of all, your battery might run out at the most awkward time. Second, holding your phone for an extended period of time is going to get tiring and boring for you. Third, it often doesn’t offer your audience the best view. It’s better to use a laptop plugged in and positioned where you can see the chat as well as the stream. That way you can answer questions and reply to comments live!
4. Your setup might not work. If you have ever watched a live video before, you’ll have noticed that the streamer has a dedicated space set up to stream from. This means making sure no parcels will arrive at an inconvenient time and that your surroundings look good. Many escorts will choose to make their bedroom look gorgeous with candles, so taking the time to find the right location is important to set the mood of your live stream.
You can solve all of these problems simply by planning your stream in advance and by being organised. Setting up a live stream schedule allows you to reach a wider audience at once, giving you more interaction and more tips. A number of the EscortFans performers will go live once a week or once a month at the same time. This is the best way to get your fans engaged, as they’ll know exactly where to find you!
Some escorts like to have a regular time and date for live streams, while others choose to use live streams as rewards for fans hitting key goals. If you’d rather grow your subscribers, you could set your fans a target. Tell them that you’ll schedule a live stream if you hit X number of subscribers and watch as they start sharing your profile to help you hit that number.
Announcing your live stream to your fans
The key to getting people watching your stream is to tell them about it. Let your fans know that you’ll be doing a live stream at a specific date and time and they will come running! You can add an announcement post to your EscortFans profile a few days before so that people know when to tune in.
A great feature for escorts here on EscortFans is that you have the ability to bulk message your fans. You can send them a quick message to let them know the date and time, as well as what to expect, just in case they miss the announcement post.
You should also promote the event on your social media platforms. That way, anyone not subscribed can see that you’ll be doing a live stream soon. It might just encourage them to sign up, especially if you let them know it’ll be an exclusive live stream for your subscribers!
Running out of ideas? Ask your fans!
As we said earlier, Q&As and AMAs are a good idea, especially for live streams, as they’ll really increase the interaction you get from your fans. They’ll have a lot of questions for you and it’ll be fun to answer them! But what should you do if you run out of ideas for live streams?
At times like this, your fans are there to help you. Why not put up a post a few days before the event and ask people what they’d like to see on the next live stream? You could say that the first three fans to suggest an idea you use will get an exclusive photo of you.
You can also use tips. Set a tip goal on a post and tell fans that, if you reach that goal, the three fans who tipped the most will help you decide what to do on the next live stream. Your fans will be eager to tip you!
Final live streaming tips
Live streams are a great way to raise your profile and get your fans interacting with you. To summarise our tips, we recommend that you:
1. Be organised with your live streams and plan ahead.
2. Use platforms to promote your live streams before the event.
3. Interact with your fans as much as possible during the event.
4. Live stream frequently to encourage fans to subscribe.
These live streaming tips might seem simple, but they are very effective. Remember them and your next live stream will go a long way! Following this guide, as well as our strategies to gain and keep your fans, will help your profile to stand out from the crowd.
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