We all know how popular streaming is nowadays. As it’s one of the main sources of entertainment at present. But what is it? Well, streaming is basically referred to directly watching or listening or both to any kind of on the platform that it’s hosted on. In other words, the media doesn’t need to be downloaded on your match separately. Like how we watch videos on Youtube. We don’t need to download them. We can watch and listen to them directly from the platform. These types of video are known as streaming. But why is it so popular?
Why Popular?
Well, firstly the popularity of the streames mainly depends on the content creators. It’s how they justify their niche while keeping their target audience in mind which determines the success of their content.
Secondly, since it’s directly seen from their platform no additional space is needed to watch it on you are device and also it can be accessed from anywhere as long as you have a working internet connection and a device to use it on.
Lastly, you can also earn from home online through them. Your earning depends on the number of views and subscriptions that you have. But all in all, you are able to generate a steady income funnel through it.
Live streams
By now you should have a basic understanding of what streaming is and why is it so popular. All these are basically for streams that are pre-recorded and can be accessed at any moment. But there’s another type of stream that is in real-time and in some cases it’s even more popular than pre-recorded streams. And that’s a live stream. So, what’s a live stream?
Well, it’s the same as normal just with a little twist. Unlike normal stream where most of the videos are pre-recorded. A live stream is streamed in real-time. In other whatever the niche or script is all of it is performed live. And it’s not some television live broadcast when you broadcast yourself only on places where your channel is shown which usually is very limited. A live stream is shown on the internet. In other words, it doesn’t matter which country or nationality it is as long as they have a working internet connection and a browser to utilize it they can see you. So which platforms support live streams and also allow you to earn from them. Here are three of my most favorite ones.
Twitch
Known for its game streaming. You would be amazed to learn how many gamers live-stream their games here on a daily basis. And as their viewer well let’s just say the veterans here earn way more than your day jobs. Their main source of income is mainly the game donations and the sponsorship offers from various brands.
Bigo Live
This is a well-known live streaming app that is available both on android and ios. Here there are two ways that you can make money. One is to become a host and get a monthly income depending on various factors such as content, followers, and time spent in broadcasting. Another way is to get virtual “beans” through which can be obtained through virtual gifts presented by your viewers. Later you are able to exchange those beans for real money from your account.
Youtube Live
Well, there’s nothing new to say about youtube as it’s one of the most popular streaming platforms out there. Here the main source of income depends on the number of subscribers and viewers you have. Other than this their’s also sponsorship offers for popular streamers as well.
Streaming Plug
Relatively new doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have a chance. Instead, it’s an opportunity for new content creators who join it. Your main source of income is your fans who subscribe to you and support you on your journey. Besides this, they are preparing an affiliate and ad section to help you earn more.
