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Saturday, August 15, 2020

Live Streaming Video My Recommendations

Live streaming is easier now and will continue to open doors for people wanting to publish a video or ongoing video live sessions.

StreamYard  I was sent this website by a client and decided to test it for myself.  I opted for a free account and did my first test by doing a live stream to my Facebook Group. The simplicity amazed me!  I did not need to add any stream keys from Facebook that were built in.  The free version allows you to connect to one destination. I recommend you opt-in for the upgrade for $250.00 a year or $25.00 per month.  This allows you to stream live to Facebook, YouTube, Linkedin Twitter, by simply attaching your social site URL and confirming.  You can add custom banners, a news-like ticker at the bottom, and backgrounds. 

Zoom by now is well known and after solving hopefully some security issues allow you to stream your session live on Facebook.  Some can be video or audio and the ability to record save to hard drive or on the Zoom cloud.  Allows customized groups ( upgrade).  I record my podcast on Zoom download the audio to my edit software and then upload my podcast to my host platform. Use RSS feed for  Apple and Google Podcast Platforms. People who have never done any virtual education or virtual work with clients are using Zoom as a business tool.  

Facebook Live is popular for your personal page, business page, and groups.  

OBS Studio  Is an open-source broadcast studio and is tech-savvy. Multiple cameras. You set scenes and load the stream keys from the social platforms you want to broadcast to.  Go and visit the website link and take a look around.  For the Tech-Savvy!

YouTube Live  I would use StreamYard for the YouTube live stream. The link provided helps run you through the process for YouTube.

Linkedin last I checked is still asking for an application.  The link includes tutorials for application and PDF instructions for other live hardware/software live options. They require A third part connection stream service. StreamYard is one such stream option.

Other Live Options 


Offline ways to reach your markets include Facebook/Instagram reels. YouTube shorts. All are on your mobile device.

These are recommendations.  I do not represent any of the businesses linked.  Simply passing information for education purposes.

Hurdie Burk