Launch Your Live

Do you struggle with keeping your audience on your live streams? Sometimes it is what you do during your live stream that can cause viewers to go elsewhere. On this episode, you will learn what not to do during a live stream.

On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs explore what not to do during a live stream.

1. Do not change the date of your event. Stay consistent.
2. Don’t wait for people to show up
3. Do not overlook the quality of your video. Test it beforehand.
4. Do not overlook the quality of your audio. Audio is more important than video.
5. Never ignore your audience
6. Don’t speak at your viewers
7. Don’t forget to be social. Social media can play a key role in helping to increase the reach of your live stream. Make your broadcast engaging. Add trivia, polls, giveaways, and so forth.
8. Don’t leave your broadcast.
9. Don’t forget to test everything
10. Don’t always stick to the script
11. Don’t complicate your setup
12. Do not swear or scream during your broadcast
13. Do not threaten or insult your viewers
14. Don’t forget your backup plan
15. Don’t panic if something goes wrong
16. Don’t forget to engage with your viewers
17. Avoid checking your mobile device or other websites during your broadcast
18. Keep your live stream on time
19. Don’t forget to thank your guest and viewers
20. Come prepared. This includes having your notes ready
21. Don’t forget to reply to comments from the broadcast

Thank you for joining us for episode 31 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed what not to do during a live stream.

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep31. We will see you all on a future episode.

If you need help with your livestreaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page @launchyourlive

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Learn how to prepare yourself for live streaming success with this handy checklist of items to check off before you go live. 

On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs explore what items you need to do before starting your live stream in order to ensure you have a quality broadcast.

How to prepare before your live stream

Checking Your Computer

1. Avoid last-minute software updates
2. Reboot your computer
3. Close open tabs and apps
4. Clear your computer memory. Parallels Toolbox
5. Plug-in to ethernet
6. Test your Internet (Speedtest.net). You need at least 5 Mbps

Checking Your Equipment

1. Check your camera. Is it at the right height and angle?
2. Check your audio levels. Look for audio clipping or a slow Internet connection
3. Secure any loose cables
4. Run a test stream. Facebook Live to only you. Instagram Stories, Facebook Stories, and so on.
5. Clean-up your background
6. Remove devices from your Internet
7. Disable any cloud-based software, such as Dropbox or Google Drive
8. Turn off interruptions such as alarms, phones, etc Put your computer into ‘do not disturb’ mode
9. Send notes to guests beforehand
10. Run an equipment check with guests, 15 minutes before each live video
11. Notify your house guests
12. Notes. Are they ready and accessible?
13. Warm up beforehand. Check your posture and do a 1 minute vocal warm up
14. Verify your destinations
15. Handle your business beforehand. This includes getting water, using the bathroom, etc
16. Have a backup plan
17. Start your stream on time

Thank you for joining us for episode 30 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed what to do before you go live.

If you need help with your livestreaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page @launchyourlive

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep30. We will see you all on a future episode.

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Are you looking to live stream from your browser? Live video from your browser is an effective way to launch your own show. On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs interview Geige Vandentop of StreamYard on the advantages of a browser-based live stream.

Live streaming from your browser has become a quick and effective way to get started and look professional. This week, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs discuss how to live stream from your browser with Geige Vandentop, Co-Founder of StreamYard. You will also learn about the advantages and disadvantages of using a browser-based live video solution for your live streams.

Thank you for joining us for episode 29 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed how to live stream using cloud and browser-based solutions with Geige Vandentop, Co-Founder of StreamYard, along with Dan Briggs.

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep29. We will see you all on a future episode.

If you need help with your livestreaming, contact us for a consultation by messaging us on our Facebook page

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Live streaming on Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn Live can be scary. If you want to overcome your fear of live video, follow the steps that we share on this episode of the Launch Your Live podcast, with Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs. They explore how to overcome your fear of doing live video with guest, Kevin Koble from Kevin Kolbe Media. 

Here is what you will learn: 

- How to talk to the camera

- How to gain confidence on live video

- How to live stream as if there are 100,000 people watching you

Thank you for joining us for episode 28 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed overcoming your fear of doing live video.

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep28. We will see you all on a future episode.

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You’ve prepared to go live, but how do you notify viewers in advance so that they know where to watch your live stream? Marketing or pre-promoting your show is an essential part of your live video strategy for growing your audience.

On episode 27, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs discuss how to promote your live video show ahead of time so that you begin to attract viewers and build your community.

Description:

• Email marketing
• Email blast
• 1-hour reminder (30 min or 15 min)
• Social media platforms
• Twitter
• Schedule tweets with the link to your broadcast
• Tag your guests
• Create a pinned tweet
• Change your Twitter name
• Add your show in your bio
• Build and promote a Twitter list
• Update your Twitter header
• Build overall excitement
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• Facebook
• Facebook posts
• Facebook Page
• Some live streaming tools let you schedule your stream in advance
• Facebook Groups
• Share upcoming shows
• Facebook Event
• Live video (tell your audience)
• Pop-up live video
• Stories
• Chatbots
• Instagram
• Posts
• Stories
• Live video (tell your audience)
• Pop-up live video
• Convert and upload videos to IGTV
• YouTube
• Schedule your next livestream
• YouTube comments
• LinkedIn
• Posts
• Pre-record a video
• Tag your guests
• Update your profiles to let people know about your show
• Invite your guest to share with their audience (IMPORTANT)
• Give and take!
• It impacts future opportunities / partnerships

Thank you for joining us for episode 27 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed how to pre-promote your live video show to attract more viewers. 

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep27. We will see you all on a future episode.

Click the subscribe or follow button, push play, and let’s get you moving with live video

Launch Your Live Official Site https://launchyour.live

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LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/launch-your-live

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAelMZ-TPHw-vn0fWTxQ9A

Do you struggle to get live viewers on your social media platforms? Without an audience, it can be both frustrating and demoralizing. Maybe you need to look elsewhere to find and engage with your audience. On episode 26, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs sit down with Dylan Shinholser, Director of Business Development at View Stub to learn how View Stub can help you to monetize your live videos and grow your audience off of social media.

Viewstub is one of several platforms that let you livestream off of social platforms, Dylan Shinholser will talk about ViewStub and lets livestreamers monetize to their audiences and own their content since they are not on rented land.

Thank you for joining us for episode 26 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed alternative live streaming destinations.

Click the subscribe or follow button, push play, and let’s get you moving with live video

Link: https://launchyour.live/ep26

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How long should live videos be? Some platforms recommend that you stream for at least 20 minutes, others say 1 to 3 minutes. What is an ideal length for your live videos? On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs discuss tips for better live video broadcasts.

If you start with the end in mind, it will help you….

While some platforms let you stream for hours at a time, will your audience stay interested?

There are a lot of factors that go into determining how long your live videos should be.

Factors

• What is the purpose of your live stream?
• Are these tips, interviews?
• Is it a live webinar?
• How much preparation time do you need to produce your live stream?
• Is the time you have to put into preparing worth the end result of the live stream?
• Who is your audience?
• What platform are they on?
• If the audience is on Instagram, you have to use mobile (Instagram Live)
• When are you going to be streaming?
• A schedule and consistency are important
• Pop-up lives can be effective
• Breaking news big changes
• The value is in the replay
• Never find time that works for everyone

5 ways to figure out how long your live videos should be

• Review your analytics
• YouTube analytics in Creator Studio
• Average watch time, average view duration
• Where do viewers drop off?
• A/B testing
• Test different lengths. (5 minutes versus 10-15 minutes)
• Look at successful live streams that you admire. How long are their shows.
• But don’t compare yourself to them.
• Compare platforms
• Platform audience Psychology
• People have different behaviors on different platforms.
• Facebook vs YouTube
• Quick updates vs more in-depth content
• Audience
• Where does your audience spend most of their time?
• Where do they prefer to consume video?

Thank you for joining us for episode 25 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed how long your live videos should be.

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep25 . We will see you all on a future episode.

Click the subscribe or follow button, push play, and let’s get you moving with live video.

Link: https://launchyour.live/ep25

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Why would you use a live streaming video alternative service?

• Internet Speed
• Scheduling Time
• Availability to Go Live
• Consistency
• Camera Confidence
• Practice using a mobile device

Live Streaming Video Alternatives

• StreamYard
• Ecamm Live
• Facebook Premiere (socialchefs.com/fbpremiere)
• YouTube Premiere
• Facebook Watch Party
• Restream IO
• UStream - Budget Considerations
• Vimeo Create
• OneStream - different channels (Pages, Groups, Twitch, Smashcast, etc)
• LivePigeon

Thank you for joining us for episode 24 of the Launch Your Live podcast, with Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs, where we discussed live video streaming alternatives.

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep24. We will see you all on a future episode.

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Are you wondering when is the best time to go live on Facebook, YouTube, or LinkedIn Live to maximize audience participation? Choosing the right time for your live video show is important because it helps you maximize engagement and awareness with your viewers. On this episode, we will help you identify the best time for you to go live.

Do you know when the best time to go live on Facebook, YouTube, or LinkedIn Live is? On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs explore how to identify the best time for you to stream your live videos. 

Keep in mind that choosing the right time for your live video show is important because it helps you maximize engagement and awareness with your viewers. 

They answer questions such as:

- How often to go live

- The importance of a live video strategy

- How to identify the best times to go live

- Using Facebook Live analytics to improve viewership

- And more

Thank you for joining us for episode 23 of the Launch Your Live podcast where we discussed how to identify the best time to go live. 

For more information, head to https://launchyour.live/ep23. We will see you all on a future episode.

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Learn how live streaming video for business can help you generate more exposure and how it can generate revenue for your business. 

On this episode, Christian Karasiewicz and Jim Fuhs interview Ross Brand, host of StreamYard Connect, a weekly live video show, where he shares advice to help your business get started with live streaming. 

In addition, they discuss monetizing your live videos for your business.

You can watch this interview on our YouTube channel and make sure to follow us on all these other channels.

More about this episode: https://launchyour.live/ep22

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