There is transition taking place in the video livestreaming world.
Blab.im is no longer available. This platform provided multi-person livestreaming. It worked well for interviews or panel style videos.
There are also rumors google hangouts is going away.
Some alternate options…
Zoom Video Conferencing
This system works well for virtual trainings, virtual summit interviews, and client masterminds.
A perk of this platform is the ease of use for your guests. It’s mostly “click a link to join” format. Plus, you can easily pull the mp3 from the video file. Great for virtual summits.
Facebook Live
A multi-person livecast version has not been released, but is highly anticipated.
A problem with Facebook Live… when do you start presenting content? You don’t want to begin until you have a decent audience, but those who arrive early get tired of listening to “filler” information and leave before you really get started.
Facebook is to release a feature resolving this issue. In addition to a multi-person livecast, Facebook is to release waiting rooms and pre-scheduled broadcasts so attendees can assemble before the live-stream starts.
Livestream
This video live streaming platform has been available since 2007, which means you aren’t dealing with a lot of kinks new services are still ironing out. You pay for the service and get access to a dedicated support team.
Other services to consider:
Appear.in
Huzza.io
Crowdcast.io
Do you have a live streaming platform you use and love? If so, please click reply and share. I’m always looking for good resources. :)
All the best,
Lisa Nelson