{"id":86,"date":"2021-03-25T18:54:19","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T18:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/beginthestream\/?p=86"},"modified":"2021-03-25T18:54:19","modified_gmt":"2021-03-25T18:54:19","slug":"tip-6-interaction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/beginthestream\/2021\/03\/25\/tip-6-interaction\/","title":{"rendered":"TIP 6: Interaction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/beginthestream\/files\/2021\/03\/socialcapitalmain-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/beginthestream\/files\/2021\/03\/socialcapitalmain-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/beginthestream\/files\/2021\/03\/socialcapitalmain-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/beginthestream\/files\/2021\/03\/socialcapitalmain-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/beginthestream\/files\/2021\/03\/socialcapitalmain-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/beginthestream\/files\/2021\/03\/socialcapitalmain.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi everyone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we&#8217;ll be discussing how important interaction with your viewers is. Though we have discussed this a little bit in the past, I thought that this topic needed it&#8217;s own post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you watch streamers or when you yourself are streaming, it&#8217;s important to keep up the interaction and make sure that your stream is entertaining for everyone involved. One of the comments I receive often is &#8220;I  like to watch small streamers like you because you actually talk to us.&#8221; Your viewers want to feel connected to you and want to feel like they matter to you. Often times your viewers will begin to think of you as their friend and this is so special! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Streaming is not about gaining popularity but about gaining friends and building connections with people that have similar interests to you. The best way to personally connect and retain viewers is to talk with them, ask them questions, and check-in with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STEP 1: Ask your viewers questions or tell stories! ( even if they&#8217;re to shy to respond they&#8217;ll be happy you check-in and want to keep tuning in!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STEP 2: Check-in with the viewers that tune in more than once. Ask about their favorite movies, how school or work is going, make them feel appreciated and rememberred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STEP 3: Make sure your stream is a safe place for everyone! Toxic streamers = toxic viewers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this post was helpful and I hope everyone keeps these tips in mind if they decide to stream too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Streaming! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi everyone, Today we&#8217;ll be discussing how important interaction with your viewers is. Though we have discussed this a little bit in the past, I thought that this topic needed it&#8217;s own post. When you watch streamers or when you yourself are streaming, it&#8217;s important to keep up the interaction and make sure that your stream is entertaining for everyone involved. One of the comments I receive often is &#8220;I like to watch small streamers like you because you actually talk to us.&#8221; Your viewers want to feel connected to you and want to feel like they matter to you. Often times your viewers will begin to think of you as their friend and this is so special! Streaming is not about gaining popularity but about gaining friends and building connections with people that have similar interests to you. The best way to personally connect and retain viewers is to talk with them, ask them questions, and check-in with them. STEP 1: Ask your viewers questions or tell stories! ( even if they&#8217;re to shy to respond they&#8217;ll be happy you check-in and want to keep tuning in!) STEP 2: Check-in with the viewers that tune in more than once. Ask about their favorite movies, how school or work is going, make them feel appreciated and rememberred. STEP 3: Make sure your stream is a safe place for everyone! Toxic streamers = toxic viewers. I hope this post was helpful and I hope everyone keeps these tips in mind if they decide to stream too! 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