When I first heard of Blab I was sceptical, but over the next few days I noticed quite a few people I respect were using it, so I checked it out properly. It was broadcasting the speaker, much like other apps, but I quickly realised it solved a problem that I’d been having with Periscope – it was too much centred on me, and Blab meant I could have greater interaction with the people watching and listening, which was a much more two-way conversation.
In episode 44, I describe how Blab not only has been useful for me, but also how I think it can be useful to you to help grow your blog – from deepening relationships with your audience, getting ideas from chat and Q&A sessions, the ease of sharing Blab content, replays, continuation of videos, repurposing blog posts or posts you’ve written elsewhere, to the benefits of being able to interact in real time, whether it’s a keynote-style presentation or a more relaxed conversation.
I talk about how I use Blab, the basics of getting started, how I learned best practice, and tips to help you on your live streaming journey.
You can find episode 44 of the ProBlogger podcast: How to Use Blab Live Streaming to Grow Your Blog here, along with show notes and extra links.
You can also follow me on Blab here, and be notified of future broadcasts.
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Further Reading:
- Blab: 20 Quick Tips for Writing Great Blog Posts – With Q&A and Discussion
- Reading Roundup: What’s New in Blogging Lately
- 7 Strategies for Growing Community on Your Blog
- Blab Video Chat App is Like Periscope for Groups of Friends: Mashable
- Blab Tutorial: How to Do Real Time Chat on Blab.im: ileane Smith
