5 Tips for Making Great LIVE Videos on Social Media

LIVE videos are such a great tool. But they can also be tricky. Check out these 5 tips to help you boost social media engagement with great LIVE videos.

Top 5 LIVE Video Tips

1. Be candid, yet planned. Although LIVE videos can look very off-the-cuff and spontaneous, the really good ones are actually planned out ahead of time. Simply note down an outline or just a quick list of points you want to make to keep you on track.

2. Your background matters. Again, LIVE videos are a little more loose and and go-with-the-flow. But, please babe, check your surroundings and make sure there isn’t a bunch of unattractive crap in the background.

3. Natural lighting for the win. If you can do your LIVE video outdoors or facing a window, please do. Great natural light will make the video look lovely.

4. Use props. Whether you’re teaching something, opening a box, cooking something or even just providing inspiration, props add a different dynamic to your LIVE video. Plus, it can make you feel less awkward if you want something to get your hands and body moving to liven things up.

5. Hurry up. I know it’s tempting to start slowly and wait for some people to start watching since you’re LIVE. Buuuut, you should always try to do a quick intro and then just get started. Sure, you want people to watch it LIVE. But, the fact of the matter is that many people will watch the replay. And they don’t want to spend the first 4 minutes watching you wait for people to hop on.

Published by Britney Crosson

Britney Crosson is a social media thought leader that encourages business owners and creators to use their existing skills, talents and knowledge to create exciting content that will make a positive impact on their audiences.   She is the host and executive producer of top global marketing podcast, The Social Sunshine Podcast, owner of Fun Love Media, a social media management and content creation agency based in Houston, TX, and the founder of Small Biz Social Society, a membership that helps ambitious entrepreneurs stand out on social media.    A performer since childhood with a total of 35+ years experience on stage and screen, Britney naturally fell in love with social media back in the MySpace days because it felt like one big stage! Not only does she prioritize spreading joy to her audience through her dancing and comedy videos, but she’s also passionate about using social media for good. Britney openly shares about her own mental health struggles and encourages others that want to make a change in the world to also tell their stories. With over 11 million views and counting, she’s positively impacting lives all over the world through her videos.    When Britney’s not working hard on her businesses, you can find her having a dance party with her two kiddos or cuddled up on the couch with wine and her husband watching their favorite tv shows. View more posts

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