Hello friends of the interwebs!
If you have been on social media at all in the past few months you have probably heard the word “Periscope”. I am someone who tends to be hesitant when it comes to new social media platforms, books people are raving about, trends, ect. I am always worried that things wont live up to the hype. Periscope my friends, needs MORE hype!! It is so good!!
First things first, what is it?
Periscope is a social network app that allows you to do a live video broadcast of whatever you like. It allows your followers, and anyone else who is tuning in, to interact with you by commenting and giving hearts, all while you are streaming live! Then the broadcast is up for 24 hours where you can replay it in case you miss the live broadcast.
So..uhh, why is this a thing?
Periscope gives bloggers, business owners, life coaches, and basically anyone with something to say, a chance to connect in real time! Viewer comments show up on the screen while you are live so you can interact with them!
Next question, why do I like it?
I have been watching (and loving) Periscope for about a month now, but a few days ago my friend Kristin convinced me to film one with her. I am not particularly quiet or shy (why are you not surprised? 🙂 ), but this was waaay out of my comfort zone. I am so happy that I did it because there truly is nothing like it! It is so energizing to talk to people in real time! It gave me a chance to connect with people in a way that most social platforms don’t allow. I have several more posts coming in the next few weeks about what I learned, and what I’m up to that all started from this one Periscope so stay tuned!
Finally, why YOU should love it to!
- Personality shows through. In a world of picture perfect Instagram’s, and carefully crafted tweets its hard to determine what someone is really like from their social media. With Periscope however, there is nothing to be hidden. Your weird quirks, your loud laugh, and your spunk can show! Something about this makes you feel so much closer to the people you are following. There are no longer a person behind a screen, they feel like a friend!
- It is real! You can’t take anything back when its live, so it is harder to make yourself look perfect! This my friends, is a breath of fresh air. There is something so soothing about hearing a dog bark in the background, someone forgetting their train of thought, and just generally seeing that they are just people!
- It is Interactive. I can’t say how fun it is to make friendships though this platform! You no longer are just sitting watching the show, you get to be a part of it and talk to the person behind the screen!
- You can find a wealth of knowledge. I have learned more in my few short weeks of watching Periscopes than I can even say! People are Periscoping about business, blogging, fashion, hair, and how to be happy! These people are building each other up and growing a wonderful, educational community!
Overall I have to say I really don’t think there is anything quite like Periscope! Give it a try and let me know what you think! Then comment your username below so I can give you a follow!
Download the app here, and find me @katiehollstein
Not convinced yet? Check out my friend Kristin’s post for more reasons, here!
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