TubeTalk: Your YouTube How-To Guide YouTube Superchat With Tim Schmoyer
Apr 3, 2017
Tim Schmoyer, the mastermind behind the Video Creators YouTube channel and podcast host, dives into the exciting world of Super Chat in this conversation. He explains how viewers financially support their favorite streamers during live broadcasts and the dynamics of viewer engagement. Tim discusses how Super Chat can unlock significant revenue streams, often surpassing traditional AdSense earnings. He shares strategies for creators to engage with their community, emphasizing the importance of recognition in fostering vibrant interactions.
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Enable Super Chat Correctly
- Enable Super Chat after you meet YouTube's eligibility and disable old fan funding.
- Check channel settings and accept terms to turn Super Chat on once you have 1,000 subscribers.
People Pay For Attention
- Super Chat primarily sells attention rather than products or content.
- Donors pay to stand out and get noticed during live streams.
A $50 Super Chat Broke The Ice
- Tim recalls receiving a $50 Super Chat during a spontaneous stream at a conference.
- He observed that small early Super Chats often trigger larger donations as others follow suit.