Most of us are aware of the option of recording Facebook
Live Videos. These are a great way to increase visibility on Facebook. But,
posting these from a Professional Page isn’t as easy as you might imagine. So
today I’m going to go over the basics of what you need to do to have a
successful FB live video, and how to post one from a professional page.
Basics of a
Successful Facebook Live Broadcast
(These tips apply equally when posting from a page or a personal profile)
- 1. Give your video a compelling description and title. This will draw people in and make it easier to find in the future.
- 2. Advertise the event the day before and again several hours before.
- 3. Invite people to send in questions ahead of time that you can address in the video.
- 4. Remember that the longer the length of the video, the more people will see the video. This means 20 – 30 minutes is a good length of time to prepare for.
- 5. Be sure to talk to those watching and posting questions and comments. But don’t forget to reference those who are watching the replay.
- 6. When you’re finished recording, save it to your camera role and then upload it to YouTube so you can post it other places besides Facebook.
Posting a Facebook
Live Video From a Professional Page
At this time, if your professional page isn’t a verified
page, there isn’t a way to click something a broadcast live from a page ON YOUR
COMPUTER. But you can do it from your smart phone or most android tablets.
NOTE: these images were taken on my iPad, but are similar on
my iPhone and on an android device. In some instances the menu option may be at
the top of the page instead of the bottom and vice versa.
Step One: Pull up your Facebook news feed on your device and
click on the hamburger menu in the bottom right. (It’s those 3 horizontal lines
and is referred to as a hamburger because that’s sort of what it resembles.)
See the screenshot below.
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| (Step One Screenshot) |
Step Two: After you click the menu, a list of your
professional pages will appear. Choose the one you wish to broadcast live from
and click it. See the screenshot below.
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| (Step Two Screenshot) |
Step Three: When you choose the page and click it, you’ll be
taken there. Now, click PUBLISH. Don’t worry, it won’t immediately begin the
broadcast. See the screenshot below.
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| (Step Three Screenshot) |
Step Four: You see the area at the top where it says SAY
SOMETHING. This is where you’ll again post the title and description of your
broadcast. After you’ve entered that, click on LIVE VIDEO to begin. See the
screenshot below.
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| (Step Four Screenshot) |
It really isn’t that difficult. Videos on FB are taking the
majority of the hits. This makes it a good way to give your professional page a
boost. It’s also a good way to increase the views on your personal profile.
Be sure to post your questions, and especially your personal
experiences with Facebook Live.
Don’t forget to join the conversation!
Blessings,
Edie
TWEETABLES
This is perfect timing for me to encourage me to do more Live broadcasts. With your tips, they will even be better! Thank you!!
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