Things to know about Periscope 1. Find WIFI! This app can consume your data plan quickly. 2. You can host private live broadcasts to select followers. 3. You can give the broadcaster hearts by tapping the screen. 4. You can only give or receive 500 hearts per person per broadcast. 5. Periscope is time-sensitive. The broadcast disappears after 24 hours. 6. The last few seconds of your broadcast get cut from the replay. Pause for 10 seconds before you quit the scope. 7. When you “flip-screen” the camera there is an audio delay. Stop talking during the flip.
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going to do! Engage your viewers! Answer questions, and most importantly, thank your viewers by name. No joke: they will love you! I’m not sure if I’ve emphasized that point enough. Thank them for taking precious time (the most valuable thing anyone has) and spending it with you on your live broadcast. They stopped whatever they were doing to watch you. Thank them for it. FINAL NOTE — Remind your Periscope attendees of your upcoming Scopes, and freeze for 10 seconds before shutting off your phone. There you have it. Follow this simple outline and go for it! Sure, your first
few live broadcasts might be a little weak. But just like building water features, the more you do, the better you get at the craft. Fo llo w me on Periscope to watch this
plan in action. Have fun and be creative. You’re going to love it, and if you do it right, your fans and followers are going to love it, too! I’ll catch you on Periscope! BOOM!! a
About the Author Eric Triplett owns and operates The Pond Digger Inc. Waterscape Design and Construction Company, based in Yucaipa, California. With a focus on Information, Education and Inspiration, it's easy to see why he has over 13 million views on YouTube. The Pond Digger specializes in ecologically friendly, low-maintenance waterscapes for fish and aquatic plants ... but more importantly, for people. www.theponddigger.com eric@theponddigger.com 800/522-5043
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