{"id":42063,"date":"2022-07-30T16:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=42063"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:23:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:23:00","slug":"how-to-do-youtube-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-do-youtube-live","title":{"rendered":"How to Do YouTube Live"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a658de8ca2a5\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a658de8ca2a5\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a658de8ca2a5\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-do-youtube-live\/#How_to_Do_YouTube_Live\" title=\"How to Do YouTube Live\">How to Do YouTube Live<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-do-youtube-live\/#Setting_up_a_live_stream_on_YouTube\" title=\"Setting up a live stream on YouTube\">Setting up a live stream on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-do-youtube-live\/#Creating_a_video\" title=\"Creating a video\">Creating a video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-do-youtube-live\/#Getting_viewers_to_join_in\" title=\"Getting viewers to join in\">Getting viewers to join in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-do-youtube-live\/#Planning_ahead\" title=\"Planning ahead\">Planning ahead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Do_YouTube_Live\"><\/span>How to Do YouTube Live<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height:auto; max-width:28% width:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-height:334px;\" align=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/NAScMt2.jpg\" alt=\"how to do youtube live\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you are thinking about doing a live stream on YouTube, then you&#8217;re probably wondering how to set it up. In this article, you&#8217;ll learn how to set up your live stream, create a video, and get viewers to join in. Before you begin, make sure you plan everything out. This article is not intended to replace professional advice, but rather to guide you through the process. We hope you&#8217;ll find it helpful.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_up_a_live_stream_on_YouTube\"><\/span>Setting up a live stream on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin creating a live stream on YouTube, you must have a verified YouTube account. Once you have a verified account, you can enable your livestream on desktop or mobile. Make sure you set up your webcam and microphone before you begin recording. Make sure to review YouTube&#8217;s Community Guidelines to ensure that your content is appropriate for children. If you want your livestream to be visible to a wider audience, consider including a call to action.<\/p>\n<p>Before you start streaming, make a list of everything you need to do. You&#8217;ll want to make sure that your equipment is in working order and that your internet connection is strong. Next, you&#8217;ll want to make sure that you&#8217;re centered in the camera frame. You may also want to choose a title and a category, as well as privacy settings. You&#8217;ll also want to consider monetization and scheduling.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_video\"><\/span>Creating a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several steps that you need to take to create a YouTube live video. You need to choose a category for your video and decide the type of audience you want to reach. Once you&#8217;ve determined your audience, you can set a schedule for your video. You can also choose to schedule your stream to repeat at a later time. You can also copy and paste the link of your live stream to your clipboard and choose an audience.<\/p>\n<p>First, make sure your live stream has a great thumbnail image with a minimum width of 640 pixels. If you&#8217;re not experienced in videography, you may want to hire a professional to design the thumbnail for you. This will give your video a polished look that will distinguish it from others. Remember, however, that your video does not have to be the most exciting thing in the world. You can do it yourself, or hire someone to do it for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_viewers_to_join_in\"><\/span>Getting viewers to join in<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To engage viewers and encourage them to become subscribers, consider introducing call-to-actions to your livestream. These calls to action should lead viewers to specific resources. Listed below are the steps you can take to create a livestream. For additional help, visit Google Support. To go live on YouTube, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>Ask for feedback &#8211; While creating a live stream, consider asking for feedback from your audience. Typically, viewers will stop watching when the stream ends, so it&#8217;s a good idea to encourage feedback when the livestream is still going. In order to get more viewers, provide valuable information to the audience. For instance, if you&#8217;re presenting a live streaming video about a particular topic, you can ask for feedback and then respond to comments. Aside from that, it&#8217;s also a good idea to include a chat function, which keeps viewers engaged.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_ahead\"><\/span>Planning ahead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When planning your YouTube live stream, it is imperative to provide value to your viewers. Include suggestions and ask for participation. During your live stream, consider creating a playlist devoted to your live streams. After the live event, you can edit your broadcast into highlight videos and share them on your channel and external websites. When planning ahead for YouTube live, promote your archived live streams via social media, newsletter, and your website. Listed below are some tips to plan ahead for your next YouTube live broadcast.<\/p>\n<p>Before launching a YouTube live stream, consider who will be your guests. Consider whether your format will be repeatable. For example, if you are giving a presentation, consider whether your audience will be interested in watching it again after the live stream. If you&#8217;re hosting a Q&amp;A, think about using visual aids to make your presentation more engaging. Try to keep it light-hearted and include some fun as well! 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