Have you heard the big news happening on Tango? 

When you go live, you can now play videos during your live stream!

This is an exciting leap forward, both for Tango and for the entire world of live streaming. Now you have a practically infinite way to entertain and connect with your viewers.

And as we all know, the more your viewers love you and your stream, the more gifts you’re likely to get!

Video Stickers = limitless possibilities!

Your live streaming activity just reached new heights with endless videos at your disposal! 

With this new feature, you can pick any video and play it on your stream while you broadcast as usual. See what people say, how they react, and what they love most. Pick something that helps to express YOU and your personality.

Even better, you can create your own videos that you can play during your Tango live stream. Now you can earn double as you make money from both pre-recorded videos and Tango at the same time!

From a special commentary on your favorite sports highlights and music videos to makeup tutorials and current event clips, unlock new content in your live streams with direct access to videos for your fans to watch with you. 

Infinite ways to enjoy

There are at least a million and one other ways to enjoy the video feature, and we certainly don’t have time to go over them all here, but here are a few creative ways to use video stickers during your live streams:

How to use Video stickers

Video stickers are used in the same way as Tango stickers: they attach to your broadcast and play while you stream.

• Begin by going Live.
• Select stickers.
• Tap on Video.
• Search for a video by typing in the name, or going to one of the suggested categories (trending, funny, happy, congrats, etc.).
• Your video will begin by playing in the upper right-hand corner on a small screen for you and your fans to watch together.
• From the same menu, you can make the video larger, select a new video, or close your video sticker.

Try it for yourself

This feature has the potential of changing how we live stream, bringing in new audiences and creating more entertaining and memorable streams. 

You don’t want to miss it. Add a video sticker to your stream and see how it transforms the way you go live!

Want to be one of the first to combine video and Tango? Make sure you first download the Tango Live app either on desktop or from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. While you’re at it, keep checking our blog for even more updates, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive deals and important information!

It’s no wonder that so many people are turning to streaming as a career. Live streaming is exciting, engaging, and can be done from anywhere in the world – and many are making millions doing it! But, before quitting your full-time job to become a 24/7 live broadcaster, you should know the answers to these common questions.

Is streaming a good part-time job?

Are you looking to add to your income by hanging out with people around the world and doing what you love from wherever you want, whenever you want? Then yes, we’d have to say that live streaming could be a great part-time job for you.

• Live streaming income comes from being able to build up an audience and be there for them consistently.
• It’s important to stream for a few hours several times a week (daily is best but not necessary).
• Connect with people who like your content and want to pay you for it.

Slowly but surely you’ll see people coming to watch your streams. You may even start to spot some familiar names and faces – congratulations! You now have your first fans!

Make sure to give them a shoutout now and again!

The main thing to focus on in the beginning is enjoying what you’re streaming about. Whether that’s dancing, music, comedy, painting, or just talking – having a great time doing it is crucial to staying motivated and continuing to stream.

Since you’re looking to just add to your income, think of any diamond earned as a bonus for yourself. You earned $25 USD that month? Awesome! Treat yourself to take-out! You made $100 USD the second month? That’s groceries for the week! $1,000 USD?? Now we’re talking!

Can I make streaming my career?

People who get those first tastes of success are inevitably going to ask themselves the big content creator question: can I turn live streaming into my full-time job?

Unlike when you’re streaming as a hobby or for part-time profits, turning streaming into your full-time job means you are going to have to pay close attention to how much money you’re making. Like all people who leave a job with a steady paycheck and turn to supporting themselves, it also means that you’re going to have good months and bad months.

Is it worth it? 

Only you can answer that:

Ask yourself if you’d be happy to stay in your 9-5 job for the rest of your life. Looking back on your work now, in 20 years, would you be satisfied that you didn’t try and turn something you love, like live streaming, into your main source of income?

Of course, there are many people on Tango who have done this very thing. Most recently, we celebrated our very first live streaming millionaire! That doesn’t mean that live streaming is going to be a simple or easy journey, but it can be very worthwhile.

Should I quit my job to start live streaming?

We don’t recommend finishing this article and then immediately going and telling your boss what you really think of them. Especially if you’ve never live streamed before.

If you plan on starting a new project live full-time live streaming, and want to only focus on that, we recommend having at least 6 months of full-time pay saved up to give you a little cushion while you build your following.

For most people though, live streaming is going to start as a hobby, maybe a part-time hustle, and then – with a little luck and some persistence – it can become your full-time gig. During that time when you’re building your audience and gaining traction, live streaming should be as your after-work side hustle. 

Can I make money fast live streaming?

Most of your money from live streaming is going to come as gifts from your audience. How quickly you’re able to get those gifts is going to depend on how large of a fanbase you’re able to build.

We have numerous articles about how to increase your fanbase which you can read about here. 

• Participate in live parties and battles – meet new streamers and their fans by combining broadcasts with other livers!
• Join in Tango events – at Tango we try and spice up your live streaming calendars by regularly putting on fun and exciting tournaments and live shows. Get exposure and dramatically increase your fame by participating in these! You dont have to be a veteran streamer either – they’re open to everyone.
• Post on your own social – for many full-time streamers, live streaming isn’t just about going live all the time. There’s plenty of marketing and self promotion that goes on around it too. Don’t feel shy about posting on social media and inviting your friends and followers to drop in on your broadcasts.

As long as you’re following these basic tips making money probably isn’t going to be an issue – how much money you’re making is going to be the only question. If you’re starting off your streaming career you shouldn’t be expecting thousands of dollars in the first day. Give yourself time to grow, learn, and turn your fans into a lean, mean, profit machine!

How long does it take to make a full-time income?

Well, first you need to ask yourself, how much is a full-time income for you?

If you’re a student, making $1000 a month might be more than enough for you to get by. Full-time streamers are able to make that much fairly regularly! Okay, but let’s say you’re not a student who’s not okay with eating Raman noodles everyday? How long is it going to take you then?

Considering that only the top 1% of streamers are making more than $3000 a month,

Ways to make money live streaming

As we mentioned previously, your #1 source of income is going to come from fans giving you money in the form of gifts during your live stream performances. However, there are plenty of ways to make money live.

If you want a real, in-depth analysis of ways to earn while you’re streaming live check out our blog post here.

• Gifts: tips that fans give you that can be redeemed for cash.
• Premium: content you put behind a paywall for your top fans.
• Subscriptions: monthly income from your most loyal followers.
• Merchandise: sell personalized items for your fans to cherish.
• Affiliate sales: sell other people’s products and pocket a percentage.
• Sponsorships: blow up and have a company pay you for mentioning them.
• Masterclass: become a pro and teach others how to earn for a fee.

How to stream with a full-time job?

This might be tricky if you’re streaming with a full-time job on the side. Or did we get that backwards?

According to behavioral expert, BJ Fogg, one of the best ways to turn any action into a full-time habit that comes naturally and effortlessly is to start small and slowly work your way up.

And when we say small we mean small.

For instance, if you want to make going live every day your habit start by just opening up the Tango app every night at the same time. That’s it. When 7 o’clock PM rolls around you’re opening up the Tango app. Not going live, not doing anything else. Just open up the Tango app at the same time each night.

Easy right? Super easy! The point isn’t to challenge yourself, it’s to make a small action into a habit. By the way, this only works if after every time you turn on that Tango app you give yourself a small celebration. We don’t mean uncorking a bottle of champagne every time, just congratulating yourself for remembering to open your live streaming app at 7 PM.

If you want to go further and start a live broadcast during these app openings – go for it! But you should view it as extra credit. Over time you’re going to notice that going live is just as natural as brushing your teeth. Finally, you can easily enjoy the fun of live and start turning that broadcasting habit into a profitable hustle!

Is streaming worth it in 2022?

In 5 short years live streaming has gone from a $30 billion USD industry to a $70 billion USD industry worldwide! By 2027 live streaming is expected to go through another huge leap to $247 billion USD!

In short, yes. We believe that now is the best time to get involved in live streaming and start capitalizing on this massive and growing market.

The bigger the audience you have already, the easier it’s going to be to grow that audience and take advantage of the newest and biggest live stream opportunities as this incredible industry continues to explode!

Even if you feel like you’re already too late to the party just remember this Chinese saying, “The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago, the second best time to plant a tree is right now.”

How much can you make streaming on Tango?

Millions.

We’re not joking. Recently Tango just celebrated our first live streaming millionaire and, based on current trends, we’re likely to welcome many more in the future. 

Streamers come from all over the world and from all walks of life. The beauty of live streaming is that it doesn’t matter where you come from or what you do, all that matters is your level of passion and dedication to your craft. How determined are you to turn your talents into take home cash? 

Expect to make pocket money in the beginning, but for regular streamers who are broadcasting full-time, you have a good chance to earn $1,000 if not more.

Best of luck and happy streaming! 

Want to make live streaming your income? Make sure you first download the Tango Live app either on desktop or from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. While you’re at it, keep checking our blog for even more updates, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive deals and important information!

Subscribers are your biggest and best supporters when it comes to the world of live streaming!

They get up in the morning eager to see your next broadcast, and they go to bed wondering about the next one.

Subscribers are:

• Ready for you when you need them.
• First to every stream.
• Your biggest fans and gifters.
• Eager for 100% of all your content.
• Paying you monthly for your streams.

Have we convinced you of how great and important they are? Hopefully! Now let’s dive into how you can attract more of them to grow your channel and your income.

Create a live streaming goal

Even if it’s just making more money.

In fact, there’s nothing wrong with that goal. Just make sure that you create small, easily attainable goals, and celebrate each win.

For instance, if you just started streaming and your goal is to make $10,000, you’re going to be waiting a while before you celebrate that goal completion. Instead, let your goal be $100, $200, $500, $1000, $2000… get the idea?

One of the best ways to make that money live? Subscribers of course.

So when you make that goal of subscribers, start with a small number – let’s say, 5. 

The second step to setting a goal: tell your fans about it!

People love helping people. It’s one of the most wonderful things about us. So when you tell your fans that you’re looking for 5 subscribers, they’re more likely to jump on board and help you out. Especially when you tell a fan who you already see a lot. Let them know how much it would mean to you and they’re more than likely going to start subscribing.

You’ll find that it gets easier the more subscribers you have as well. It’s an ever-increasing growth that’s both fun and profitable!

Stand out by being you!

“You are a very special person. There is only one like you in the whole world. There’s never been anyone exactly like you before, and there will never be again. Only you. And people can like you exactly as you are.”

Fred Rogers, Life’s Journeys According to Mister Rogers: Things to Remember Along the Way

That sweet quote by one Mr. Rogers perfectly describes how to stand out as a streamer. Show off your personality and find the people who will love you for it!

Subscribers are there with you for the long run. They want to stick around and pop into each and every stream that you do. So you need to have a genuine connection with the subscribers in your channel if you want to enjoy the amazing benefits. 

You’re not going to get that if you’re pretending to be someone else.

That doesn’t mean you can’t borrow certain elements of other broadcasters’ streams and incorporate them into your own. 

For instance some streamers:

• Mix up their content.
• Enjoy frequently doing battles and live parties.
• Have wild and incredible backgrounds.
• Throw private concerts and events for their biggest supporters.

Go to your top 10 favorite streamers and write down one or 2 things that each one of them do. See if there’s a way to incorporate them into your own stream without compromising on what makes you unique.

As a side note, if you’re new then even you probably haven’t figured out what makes your stream unique. That’s fine! Be patient, keep streaming, and take notes from the pros. In no time you will have developed your stream enough to stand out from the rest.

Give your audience real value

What do we mean by real value? We mean giving your audience something that helps them in some way.

• Teach them something.
• Show them something new and exciting.
• Connect with them on a deep and personal level.
• Be there when someone needs to talk.
• Be the inspiration that someone needs right now.
• Give them a positive space to help them enjoy life more.
• Make them throw their heads back and laugh.

These are things that make your channel stand out and keep people coming back so often that they subscribe to you. 

Once you begin consistently providing value, you’ll find that people are coming back more often to your stream. Like with everything else around live streaming, this takes time. So don’t be frustrated if it seems like people aren’t interested in those first few streams. 

The more you go live and practice, the more entertaining/funnier/interesting you’ll become.

Give special rewards to your subscribers

Congratulations! You’ve just gotten your first few subscribers. The question on everyone’s mind is, what now?

What’s now is that you don’t stop providing that great value to your new subs. In fact, the whole reason they agreed to pay you a monthly fee is so that they can be first to all your most exclusive broadcasts.

Keeping those subscribers around is just as important as getting them in the first place. Make sure that you’re always welcoming them onto your stream with a big smile. Remember things from previous conversations and ask them about how they’re doing. There’s nothing more special than having a streamer who remembers things from your personal life and follows up on them.

After that, make exclusive broadcasts that only your subscribers can come and see. This is super easy to do: just go to live, broadcast, premium, and set the gift to be a subscription only.

Make sure you’re promoting these streams as exclusive. This is done for 2 reasons:

1. Increases interest in subscriptions among the rest of your fans.
2. Makes your subscribers feel more important and special.

Finally, follow up with your subscribers. Use Tango’s chat in order to text them when you’re not live. This simple but intimate way to communicate is another great tool for making your subscribers feel noticed and appreciated.

Keep your channel a positive place

This can be as simple as smiling when you see a new fan to telling jokes and uplifting stories.

People want to be around broadcasters who spread positivity. Most of the most successful Tango broadcasters are that way because they prioritize their fans and their wants. They greet everyone like “an old friend” and make sure everyone feels welcome when they step into their broadcast.

Don’t tell jokes that put people down or alienate them. That’s a surefire way to make sure that they never come back, let alone subscribe to you. 

Bring your best and most positive energy. It’s the simplest and best thing you can do to not only get more subscribers and profits, but also to make the world of live a better and more enjoyable experience for everyone – especially you!

Excited to go live and get streamers? Make sure you first download the Tango Live app either on desktop or from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. While you’re at it, keep checking our blog for even more updates, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive deals and important information!

When we say premium content, what do we mean? Premium streams are your best live stream content that’s been put behind a paywall. When done correctly, it can be one of the fastest and easiest ways for your channel to make some serious money.

Tango streamers have tried and true methods for making sure their premium content is irresistible to their fans. Today, we’re going to reveal to you how these pro streamers strategically turn their premium content into one of their top money making methods.

✨What is premium content?✨

Right now, if you open a Tango live stream account and start broadcasting, people can come in and out of your channel as they please. It’s free, it’s fun, and it doesn’t cost you or the viewer a thing.

That changes once you go premium. Now, viewers have to pay a gift of your choosing in order to view your content. This means the pressure is on to make sure that the content they’re paying for is both high-quality and entertaining.

Benefits of premium content

⭐Create more personal content for your friends and family.
⭐Earn money for every viewer who enters your stream.
⭐Easily interact with your fans since you’ll generally have less viewers in premium streams.

How to start a Premium broadcast

Before a stream

• Click the orange camera button to prepare a live broadcast.
• At the bottom of the screen, scroll to the left until you see premium.
• Select your entry gift and send out personal invitations if you’re like.
• Start streaming in premium!

During a stream

• During your stream, tap on the key icon in the bottom window.
• Tap invite all or select specific viewers to invite.
• Tap Start.

Types of content to put on premium

Beginners often wonder why their premium streams are not getting the big gifts they were expecting. The first thing we point to is that their premium content isn’t any different from their usual broadcast.

Why should someone pay for something that they know they can get for free? Next time you go premium, try one of these special streams instead.

👀Behind the scenes

Give a tour of your room or studio and show your fans where you stream from. It’s a fun and unique way to give fans a sneak peak into your personal life.

✨Subscriber-only content

In later posts we’ll talk about how subscribers can dramatically change a broadcaster’s channel and profits. For now, just know that if you have subscribers, you should do a special premium live stream that only they can enjoy. This is a great way to reward the fans who love you most and keep them loyal.

🎵Debut new songs

This is the perfect opportunity for singers and musicians to find out who their top fans are. Announce to your followers that you’re doing a special concert on ____ date with exclusive new music. See who shows up to hear your new songs and take the opportunity to collect feedback as well!

🎉Big reveals

Got some big news or an announcement that you want to reveal to your audience live? Give them a sneak peek during your open broadcast and then switch to premium for the big reveal! People love being the first to know everything and many wouldn’t mind paying a little extra just to be ahead of the game.

🎁Live giveaway

Who doesn’t love free? Turn your premium into a party by offering a free gift to a specific number of viewers who tune into your special stream. The more you do this, the more word will get around Tango. Before long you’ll have crowds paying to get into your premium stream for their chance to win!

👩‍🏫Teach your audience something

Everyone knows something interesting: whether that’s a skill you gained from your job, some wisdom from personal experience, or some cool facts from a fun hobby. Create a premium streaming that teaches something really useful to your audience.

🎤Do a Q&A

Take a break from performing your talent to give your fans a chance to get to know you better. Have viewers send you questions ahead of time and plan a time and date that you will answer them.

🏅Do a special challenge

YouTube stars like Mr.Beast have made a name for themselves by doing unbelievable challenges. We’re guessing you currently don’t have the funds for something as wild as playing Battleship with actual exploding boats, but you can always do something fun like the “try not to laugh” challenge. Just keep it safe please!

💪Create a contest

Devise a fun competition for your viewers to participate in. This can be something like answering questions about you or a time-based trivia game. Having a prize for the winner would make the competition even more exciting.

❤️‍🩹Reveal a part of your personal life

Tell a personal story – it could be funny, heartfelt, or meaningful to you, but, most of all, make sure that it is honest. 

🧒Show a funny childhood photo

Who doesn’t love hilariously awkward childhood photos? There’s something so delightfully charming about them! Create a premium show where you show off your favorite (and most embarrassing!) childhood photos.

When should you go premium?

This is a very important question that not enough content creators are asking themselves. 

As a content creator concerned about making money live streaming you have one very important question to ask yourself: Am I making enough money from open streams or not?

Open streams and casual viewers

To be clear – when we say open streams what we mean is non-premium streams. 

For all content creators, whether you’re live streaming or not, about 90% of your viewers are going to be what we call casual viewers.

Casual viewers typically don’t like paying for content. They’re happy with just giving gifts now and again. You will rarely, if ever, see them in your premium streams.

Pay attention to all of your viewers!

Don’t make the classic mistake of ignoring your casual viewers. Casual viewers will spread the word about your stream and boost your rankings in the Tango homepage just by being in attendance. This will attract the attention of other viewers who may become some of your biggest gifters.

Not to mention that you never know when a casual viewer might suddenly become a big gifter! Sometimes it can take a casual viewer a couple days to a couple of months before they start giving you gifts worth thousands of diamonds. Remember: good things come to those who wait!

Casual vs serious viewers

Serious viewers on the other hand want to see 100% of your content and are willing to pay extra if the content is worthwhile!

These are the people you want to focus your attention on when it comes to premium views. If you have a lot of serious viewers visiting your stream regularly then switching to premium content can be hugely beneficial for you.

If, on the other hand, you’re focused on building your audience and getting small gifts from lots of people, then you should hold off on premium streams for awhile.

Let’s recap:

Final note on premium vs open streams

Different streamers are going to find different amounts of success from their premium or open streams. Make sure you check your analytics in order to measure which one is working best for you.

Our advice: if your goal is to earn 30,000 diamonds a day then, after several premium and open streams, see which ones got you closest to your goal. That is the type of stream you should be focusing more on.

Start premium strategically

1. Stream premium right away

If have a lot of fans who are serious viewers you’re likely to get a large audience. Keep in mind that you can only be seen by your followers when you go straight to premium – nobody who isn’t already following you will see you on the app’s discover page. As a result this strategy is not suggested for new streamers.

2. Go premium during your stream

Going premium in the middle of an open stream with a gift that costs between 99 – 299 coins will generally bring 10% of the people currently watching your stream. 

3. Announce a premium stream ahead of time

There are 2 ways to do this effectively: the first is to create a post on your feed for all your followers to see. The second, and better way, is to message your biggest fans 1 by 1. As you can tell, it takes a lot more effort but will more likely bring you better results. Make sure not to announce your stream too early or people will forget about it.

How to price your premium content

Content quality + fan loyalty = premium price.

How do you figure out how quality your content is + how loyal your fans are?

Begin by pricing your premium content at a low price (99 coins). If you’re getting more than you expected, try going to 199 or 299 next premium show. Continue on like this until you see a serious drop in viewership. Then go back to the price that still got you lots of fans.

Earn even more Starting another premium

A trick that some of the pros do when they go premium is to begin at a low price. After you’ve gotten a big audience and started your show you can then decide to open another premium stream with a higher price.

This can continue several times, each premium increasing in price along with the exclusivity of the content. Good examples of this would be for:

• Concerts – every 3-5 songs open a new premium for your fans.
• Q&As – same as above. Every 3-5 questions and answers open another premium.
• Challenges, behind the scenes, giveaways… we think you get the idea!

What NOT to do in premium

1. ❌Dancing for gifts: by this we mean erotic dancing or strip teasing. Not only will this get your channel shut down and you banned from Tango, but you’re only going to attract creeps and other sleazebags.
2. ❌“Party” tricks: we assume you know what we mean… please keep all your talents appropriate at all times. Remember that our moderators have their eyes out for any activity not approved by the Tango guidelines.
3. ❌Truth or Dare/ You Decide What I Do: 99% of the requests are likely to be sexual. Please avoid these types of games.
4. ❌Doing nothing: when people pay for premium they’re expecting good content. If they see you not doing anything or just staring off into space they’re not going to be coming back anytime soon.

Conclusion

When done correctly, premium can be one of your best ways to connect with your audience while also making some big bucks! Don’t miss the chance to explore this wonderful Tango feature designed to give you and your earnings a well-deserved boost!

Now that you know everything about premium, are you excited to start earning on live? Make sure you first download the Tango Live app either on desktop or from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. While you’re at it, keep checking our blog for even more updates, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive deals and important information!

For those interested in turning their broadcast into their business, there is no greater tool for success than the Tango statistics page.

That’s why, for the past few weeks, Tango has been hard at work making our statistics page the top spot for your streaming business! Now, all you talented streamers have exclusive insights and information so you can analyze your streams and get more followers, viewers, and diamonds.

How to see your Tango stats page

First, go to your account menu by tapping your profile photo in the top left corner of the screen.

You’ll then see the drop-down menu. Fourth down on the list is the statistics tab.

You can also view your stats at the end of each stream. Once you end your broadcast you’ll have the option to go straight to the stats menu to analyze your performance.

Your Tango statistics

Your Tango statistics show you the 4 most important details:

1. 💸Earnings

2. 🥳Followers

3. 👀Viewers

4. 🕰️Broadcast Time

You can select to see each one on a daily, weekly, or even monthly basis.

1. Earnings

Obviously, you want to know how much you’re earning each broadcast. If you notice a sudden spike in earnings, write down what you did that day during your broadcast. You can use this to improve your stream and increase the number of diamonds you’re getting.

2. Followers

Followers are the key to consistent fans and bigger gifts. Check the days, weeks, and months that you’re getting more followers to understand how to optimize your streams for your fans.

3. Viewers

The higher your viewer count, the easier it is for other people to find you as well. Take note if there are particular days where you see more viewers showing up to your stream and make sure that those are the days you’re going live.

4. Broadcast Time

Did you know that your broadcast time can have a major impact on the number of diamonds, fans, and viewers you’re getting? It’s true – read all about it here! Now you can easily look back and see the amount of broadcasting time that’s right for you.

Quick Tango statistics recap

When to check your stats

It’s not a must, but you should try checking them after every live broadcast. 

This allows you to compare your most recent broadcast to past live-stream sessions. You can see if what you’re doing is creating better, worse, or the same results.

DON’T get upset if you notice your stats are going down. It could be that there’s a holiday and people are busy, or maybe you just need to mix up your broadcasting hours. Try checking out other broadcasters or read here for tons of new ideas!

Common Questions:

How can I earn more?

For a complete guide on how to earn more during your broadcasts, make sure you check out our blog post here.

In a nutshell, earning more comes from providing great content that your audience loves. This can a talent that you have, or by being a great conversationalist. Most of your earnings are going to come from gifts, so if you haven’t read up on how to increase the number of gifts you’re getting, make sure you do that ASAP.

How do I get more followers?

When you bring fun and positive energy into your stream, people are naturally going to stick around and want to talk to you. If you connect with them, they’ll likely follow you and become your fans.

What can I do to get more viewers?

• Go live often: the more you stream, the higher up you’ll appear in the explore page
• Stream together: other streamers can be your best friends. Do battles and live parties to increase your audience size.
• Post on social media: when you post your stream on social media you bring even more people to your broadcast.
• Engage with your fans: send your fans messages letting them know when you’ll be going live. Sometimes a little personal touch is all it takes.

How long should I stream for?

This is a very important question and one that we have the answer to!

According to our own internal data, all the top streamers on Tango stream between 50 minutes to an hour during each broadcast! 

However, by streaming over an hour, you are more likely to double your earnings. Make sure to check your own Tango stats to see which time is best for you personally.

Excited to use the new Tango stats to improve your streaming? Make sure you first download the Tango Live app either on desktop or from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. While you’re at it, keep checking our blog for even more updates, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive deals and important information!

How to Get More Gifts on Tango?

When it comes to making money live streaming gifts are the king! Every streamer you see who has 1 million, 10 million, or 100 million diamonds almost certainly got most of them from their fans giving them one of the hundreds of awesome Tango gifts.

Everyone on Tango starts out with 0, which means that every streamer you see with millions of diamonds has spent months learning everything we’re about to tell you. Instead of spending weeks discovering these tricks, check out this post and learn the best tips to get more gifts!

1. Pick your profile name and photo

This might sound super basic to you, but it’s 100% worth talking about.

When you set up a Tango profile the app will automatically give you a name like Famous Badger or Unknown Tiger along with a default profile picture. Are they cute? We think so! Will people see you as a newbie streamer who probably doesn’t know what they’re doing? Most likely.

If you want to meet crowds of live stream fans and increase the number of gifts you receive, take a few moments to pick a profile picture and name. No, you don’t need to hire a professional photographer – a clear, well-lit selfie or photo from social media will do just fine.

2. Set up your streaming stage

Your streaming stage consists of four elements:

📶Internet

📍Location

💡Light

🔊Audio

📶Internet: Make sure that wherever you’re streaming from has a reliable internet connection. Nothing kills a stream faster than one constantly cutting in and out.

📍Location: Someplace comfortable, easy to access, and secluded enough that you won’t be interrupted. A living room or bedroom is perfect and, to really catch people’s attention, put up some decorations like colored streamers or fabric that you can hang on the wall behind you.

💡Light: People want to see you when you’re live! Streamers who are hidden in shadows hardly ever get gifts. Turn on a light or hang some of your own. Ring lights and disco balls are highly recommended!

🔊Audio: Make sure there aren’t any echoes or your voice isn’t muffled. Put in some headphones and go live to make sure you can hear yourself. If it sounds bad, try and find a different spot or invest in a lapel mic to increase the sound quality.

3. Go live often

Gifts only happen when you’re live (in later articles we’ll discuss ways to make passive incomes on Tango too) so if you plan on earning on Tango you have to be streaming on Tango. 

According to our own research, streamers who stream for over an hour earn double the amount of gifts. All of Tango’s top-earning livers stream for at least 50 minutes every time they go live!

The more you go live the more gifts you’ll probably earn, the more chances you’ll have to meet new fans, and the better of a broadcaster you’ll become. You shouldn’t go live to the point of burning yourself out though.

Our advice – do what feels right and what you feel comfortable doing. If you push yourself too hard you’re just going to burn out which is fun for nobody.

4. Actually TALK to your fans

Why are you just sitting there staring at the camera?? Talk, interact, and say hello to the people coming to your stream! Your fans want to connect with you. If you’re not paying any attention to them, then they’re just going to go somewhere else.

Another mistake that many rookie streamers make is focusing too much on their talent. Yes, you should perform your art or music, but don’t become so absorbed in it that you forget to look up and check in with your audience. Make sure you schedule breaks where you talk to and catch up with the people who are cheering you on and supporting you. 

5. Bring positive energy

People are naturally attracted to those who are friendly, charismatic, and seem like they’re having a great time. If you look like you’d rather be anywhere than in your own stream, people are going to take that as a sign to move along.

The more fun you’re having the more likely people are going to stay and start chatting with you. If you’re a naturally introverted person that’s totally fine too! You don’t have to start yelling and waving your arms around expecting that it will make you more gifts. Just don’t act like you’re bored or uninterested. If you’re tired then stop streaming, go take a nap, and come back when you’re feeling refreshed.

6. Focus on the fans, not the gifts

Fans give gifts to streamers they connect with and actually like. They typically don’t give gifts to streamers who go live and start shouting, “GIVE ME GIFTS! MORE GIFTS NOW!!”

Nobody likes a streamer who’s begging for or demanding gifts. Instead, actually interact and engage with your fans. Talk to them, ask them questions, and focus on making your stream a fun place that people want to come to and enjoy. Trust us when we say that will bring you wayyy more gifts than just shouting for them.

7. Connect with other streamers

One of the biggest mistakes that new broadcasters make is assuming that other broadcasters are nothing but competition. This could not be further from the truth. Other live streamers can be your biggest fans and your best friends.

As the expression goes: a rising tide lifts all boats. 

DON’T fake a connection in hopes that they’ll gift you. It’s easy to spot and you’ll get a reputation as a faker. Instead, go to their live streams, interact with them, become their fans, and get to know them. These little acts of kindness can get repaid tenfold as they come to your live stream and get to know you. You can also participate in battles and live parties together, increasing both the size of your audience and, most likely, the number of gifts you’re both going to get!

8. Don’t forget these 2 magical words

Thank you.

Few gestures are as strong as simply thanking the people who have gifted you. Don’t save your appreciation for the massive gifts and ignore the small gifters either. No matter how big the gift is, make sure you thank the gifter by name. The same goes for new followers. 

These small acts of kindness add to the overall positivity of your stream and make the gifter feel great about themselves. Do you know what that leads to? You guessed it – more gifts!

9. Follow up with your fans

Let’s say your broadcast is over for the day. As you exit your live stream you’ll see a list of the people who gave you gifts during your stream along with how much they gave you.

Our advice, if you didn’t follow them already during your stream make sure to follow these wonderful people back when it’s over. Then, send them a message thanking them for their generosity. Even something as simple as, “Thank you so much for your gift! Was great meeting you and can’t wait to see you next time!” is enough to get people excited about your next stream.

10. Show your appreciation to your biggest gifters

Here’s a little tip for the pro streamer. Let’s say someone gave you a REALLY big gift. Something so big that you’re practically skipping around your studio by the end of your broadcast due to uncontrollable happiness!

Instead of just sending them a message showing your appreciation, many of the biggest streamers like to take things a step further and send them a personal token of appreciation. This can be anything from a personalized t-shirt to doing a one-on-one video call with them – anything that makes them feel special and reminds them of how amazing they are!

Discover the Tango tools for success

Tango provides in-app tools that help live streamers accomplish their goals and maximize their profits. They’re simple to use, provide great results, and, best of all, are all 100% free!

Analytics

Tango analytics are the best way to discover what your audience loves and how you can improve your stream for the next time you go live.

Checking analytics can only be done from your cell phone. In order to view them tap on your profile picture in the upper left-hand corner then select statistics.

From here you’ll be able to see when you went live, how much you earned, how long your broadcast session was, and how many new followers you have.

Battles/Live Parties

Battles and live parties are features that allow you to stream with other broadcasters at the same time. 

MAXIMIZE YOUR BATTLES

Plan battles with other streamers ahead of time in order to promote them on your feed and on social media.

Filters

There are two types of filters that you can use to add even more fun and excitement to your stream!

Masks

Adorable and hilarious animations that move with you and even adapt to your facial expressions.

Beauty

Change everything from the whiteness of your teeth to the shape of your head. It can be cute, silly, or just plain crazy!

Premium

Premium content is the best content that you put behind a paywall for your viewers. To go to premium first select the camera icon at the bottom of the explore tab. Scroll to the left and select premium and then pick any gift you’d like.

It’s an immediate gift from anyone in premium plus more gifts once the premium starts!

Best ways to plan a premium stream:

• Go live and wait until you have a lot of viewers in your stream. When you start your premium stream you can expect between 10-15% of your audience to join you.
• Promote your premium stream ahead of time. If you really want to earn those extra gifts create a teaser video or photo of what you’re going to be streaming and wait for your fans to show up for you!

Conclusion

Getting more gifts doesn’t require knowledge of some deeply-guarded secret. Simply bringing positive energy, interacting more with your fans, and showing gratitude is enough for you to earn more and live the lifestyle of your dreams as a live content creator.

Excited to get more gifts? Make sure you first download the Tango Live app either on desktop or from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. While you’re at it, keep checking our blog for even more updates, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive deals and important information!

It’s simple, easy, and available to anyone with a dream, a passion, or a talent they need to show the world.

Right now live streaming is estimated to be a $70 billion industry. As major companies and celebrities begin streaming, it’s expected – by 2027 – to be worth anywhere from $184 – $240 billion! 

Anybody that starts streaming today can get ahead of tomorrow’s biggest technology.

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese proverb

At Tango, we make live streaming easy because we want to give everyone the opportunity to be in the spotlight. In our eyes, everyone has the right to be seen and heard no matter who or where they are. 

So what are we waiting for? Now is your moment! Let’s get started!

How to get started with Tango as a live streamer:

To Download the Tango app head to the App Store or Google Play:

Head over to your app store of choice and download the world’s #1 live streaming app! It’s 100% free for sign-up and registration.

Register for an account

Download Tango to your smartphone and follow a few simple instructions to create your account. Make sure to choose a secure password and login details that you won’t forget.

Set up your profile

Once you’ve created your account, you can start setting up your profile. You don’t have to provide everything the prompt asks for, but the Tango algorithm can create a much more enjoyable and personalized streaming/viewing experience if you do.

You can edit any information about yourself by heading to your profile. To do this ➡️ click on the button in the top left of the screen, where your photo is. This is where you can edit any part of your profile, see your followers, fill coins, and turn your diamonds into cash.

Photos and Statuses

Tango is, first and foremost, a live streaming app that you can use to connect, share, and earn. In order to keep you connected to your friends and fans, Tango has a status page that allows you to post updates and messages for your followers.

Provide updates, a look at your life, or sneak peeks of future streams. It’s also a good idea to give shoutouts to your biggest gifters and most loyal fans!

Ready to Earn Money? – Set up a Payoneer Account

Payoneer is the payment processing platform that Tango uses. It allows you to take the diamonds you’ve been given during your live streams and translate them into real-world cash.

For you to be able to convert your in-app diamonds into money, you’ll need at least 10,000 diamonds, which are equivalent to $50 (5,000 diamonds for your first-time redemption). You can redeem up to 400,000 diamonds ($2,000 USD) per day and typically receive your money within 2-5 business days.

Start Streaming

Once you’ve finished setting everything up, you’re ready to start your first live stream. One of the best things about streaming on Tango is that there’s a ready-built audience of millions waiting to see you! 

Our global audience means that viewers are online 24/7 – so you can start live-streaming whenever want and there’ll be crowds watching from all over the world.

To get started, log in to the app on your smartphone and then click the camera icon on the homepage. You can pick a preview image, add hashtags, and you can also choose between public and private streams. You can even set a minimum gift account to set up paid live streams for premium audience members.

Use live streaming for its #1 purpose

Contrary to popular belief, streaming isn’t about putting on the best show, winning the most battles, or being the funniest, prettiest, most charming, etc.

At the end of the day, the driving force that keeps people coming back is connection.

Your goal should be getting to know your audience and making them feel like they’re a part of your “streaming club.” 

That said, people also love a great stream, and there are tons of great ways to keep people entertained while making some money:

• Music
• Dance
• Comedy
• Cooking

If performing isn’t for you, being a fun hots who loves great conversation is more than enough for many. 

Treat your viewers like you would treat a guest at a party that you’re throwing. Ask them questions, make jokes, be authentic, and have fun!

Create a Plan

One of the best ways to get more comfortable live streaming longer is to create a plan about what you’re going to stream. Avoid any live awkwardness by having an outline of what you’d like your stream to be about.

Not only is it more fun for your audience to see you actively engaging, you’ll have more fun as well! 

Share on Other Social Networks

It’s possible to build an audience purely through Tango, but you’ll find it much easier if you also link other social media sites to your account. You can use this to promote your streams to your fans and followers from your other social networking sites.

This is particularly important in the early days when you’re just starting out. You’ll want to keep promoting your Tango account any way you can to make sure that people are coming in and enjoying your streams.

Check Your Analytics

Tango makes sure to provide useful data to its users. These tools – located in the statistics tab in your profile settings – can be super powerful when you’re trying to evaluate the success of your live streams. 

See what works and what doesn’t so that your future streams are the best they can possibly be.

Use them to figure out certain details like:

• What time you should live stream.
• How long your livestreams should be.
• Your best performances.
• Who you should do battles with.

At the beginning of your livestreaming adventure it may be a little difficult to know if your success is due to proper planning or just dumb luck. As you continue streaming over time, check your analytics in order to get the best, most reliable information to help improve your broadcasts.

Which brings us to our next topic…

Keep improving

Your goal should be to continue to get better over time, constantly testing out new approaches to figure out what works best for you and your audience.

Live streaming is incredibly personal, what works for one broadcaster might not work for everyone. 

We have plenty of great tips on making money and improving your broadcast, but nothing can ever beat personal experience. So keep checking your analytics and tweaking your streams until you’ve found your perfect broadcast!

Upgrading your gear

One of the best parts about Tango is that you don’t need anything more than a smartphone to start live streaming. While you can still use your phone and have terrific broadcasts, over time you might want to consider some incremental improvements to make the best possible shows.

This might be something as simple as just having a couple of extra lights in your room. You can also order basic lapel mics for $30 dollars and cameras that you can attach to your phone to improve the video quality.

The number one thing to always pay attention to is having a great internet connection. No amount of hardware will make up for having low broadband. If you’re having internet issues then that should be the first thing you improve.

Still nervous about live streaming? Tip: Don’t Be

Trying something new is always nerve-wracking in the beginning, but the beauty of live is that nobody expects perfection. Part of the fun is making mistakes, laughing, and continuing anyways.

The more you try and script your live streams the less people will be interested. Remember, streaming is about enjoying the moment and connecting in real time! It’s exciting, it’s fun, and it’s easy to fall in love with. 

So get out there, stream, and, most importantly, have a blast!

Conclusion

Getting started with live-streaming has never been easier. Tango is specifically designed for people who want a convenient and exciting streaming experience. There are no high-tech configurations or expensive gear. It’s just you and your phone.

We’ve shared all of the information you need to get started with live-streaming, now it’s up to you to put what you’ve learned into action. The good news is that all you need to do download Tango and you’re ready to get started. Have fun streaming and we hope you continue pursuing your dreams on Tango!

Excited to become a streamer? Make sure you first download the Tango Live app either on desktop or from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. While you’re at it, keep checking our blog for even more updates, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive deals and important information!

Have you noticed that the world is changing at a lightning-fast pace? With more innovations comes more opportunities, and one, in particular, is becoming one of the biggest and most potentially profitable trends of the decade!

Investing in digital assets.

Look, we’re not financial gurus, and we don’t want to be. We’re artists, creators, and entertainers. We want to be able to do what we love and do it live!

That’s why Tango is making it easier to invest online and make real money doing it!

You don’t need fancy degrees or hours of online courses to be able to understand the Tango Marketplace. Just an appreciation of live streaming and the love of connecting with artists and entertainers around the world!

What is the Tango Marketplace?

The Tango marketplace is the ultimate place for users and streamers to sell and bid on Tango cards! 

Click on your profile picture and select Tango Cards Auction in order to enter the marketplace to purchase your first investment!

 Are Tango Cards NFTs?

Technically no, although they are pretty similar. 

NFTs are based on blockchain technology, which is pretty complicated, but it is essentially a decentralized way of storing information that can’t be altered or edited.

Tango cards are digital tokens similar to NFTs, but they can currently only be bought and sold from within the app. 

In the future, they may be made into NFTs which you can sell across any platform like Coinbase or Binance. For now though, Tango Cards are only available on the Tango platform.

How are Tango Cards similar to NFTs?

Like NFTs, Tango Cards can appreciate in value, meaning that purchasing one now could be a worthwhile investment if you’re able to sell it later on down the line for a profit!

Additionally, whoever the card is based on gets a 5% royalty every time their card is sold!

There’s also only one of them, meaning if you purchase a Tango Card you own that specific unique card. There will never be another one exactly like it.

How do I use the Tango Marketplace?

Do I have to be an artist to use the marketplace?

You don’t have to be Beedle or Banksy to have a Tango Card!

In fact, the Tango marketplace might be the best place to purchase and sell digital property since it levels the playing field for everyone. You don’t need to be a professional painter or digital artist to make a lot of money. You just need to be a great streamer or someone who pays close attention to the streaming community.

Is a Tango Card a good investment?

It’s impossible to say for sure, but let’s pause and look at the facts:

• Live streaming is a massively growing industry that only seems to be getting bigger each year.
• Tango is leading a live streaming trend that is being copied by places like TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
• Tango streamers come from all over the world – over 300 million people have downloaded Tango.
• Streaming is poised to be the next big entertainment medium.

With streaming still in its early stages, and everyone predicting its mainstream emergence in the next few years, it makes sense that whoever is big now in the world of streaming is going to be HUGE in the future!

Obviously no promises, but buying the card of a big streamer now and holding onto it for when they explode in popularity could bring both of you some major profits.

Can I auction my Tango card in places like Sotheby’s or Christie’s?

Sadly, at the moment, taking your card to places like Sotheby’s or Christie’s is off the table. Although Sotheby’s and Christie’s both auction NFTs so that may change in the future!

The best thing you can do in the meantime is market your card yourself on your Instagram and other social media platforms. Tell your friends who are tired of being scammed by NFT rug pulls that Tango offers safe and reliable auctions of digital tokens.

What makes Tango Cards unique?

Our Tango cards promote some of the best and most inspirational live entertainers and creators. Backed by our proprietary software, we ensure that every transaction is safe and reliable.

No scammers and there’s a support team here to help you out the moment you see something suspicious happening.

Additionally, purchasing a Tango Card creates an instant connection to the live performer. In addition to just having the card, every time you enter their stream your name will be featured and you will have a special gift that you can give your broadcaster.

To top it off, now you both have an interest in supporting each other. The bigger your live stream artist gets, the more your card is potentially worth! The more you sell your card for, the more the streamer makes as well!

It’s a win-win!

People love live performances

Since launching the Tango Marketplace we’ve seen thousands of transactions between Tango users who are auctioning off their own cards, or the cards of their favorite streamers.

Much of the enthusiasm driving these transactions is the love that people have for live! 

But what is it about live performances that people love so much?

Excitement

Unlike scripted media, you have no idea what is going to happen when you are watching a live show.

It’s a lot like watching reality television – it’s raw, authentic, and oftentimes surprising. That’s what makes it so fun!

Connection

Live streaming lets you talk and connect with the streamer, live. You get to meet someone amazing from anywhere in the world and get to know them.

Unlike everything else – podcasts, music, television, videos – streaming isn’t just a passive act. It’s how people are getting to know each other, make friends, and, of course, do business!

Authenticity

Finally, there’s the fact that it doesn’t get more real than going live.

Human interaction isn’t meant to be recorded, edited, or written in under 280 characters. It’s meant to be engaging, messy, and sometimes even a little awkward. But it’s always fulfilling and it’s what we as human beings need to live happy, healthy lives!

Live streaming brings those connections to wherever you happen to be. It’s a virtual friendship that connects people across borders no matter their income or life experience.

It’s experiencing life, in all its amazing aspects.

Conclusion

The Tango marketplace is the next evolution in live streaming. Tango makes it fun and easy to embrace the creator and investor economy all on one easy-to-use platform. 

Don’t miss your chance to purchase your own Tango card. It could be the smartest investment you’ll ever make!

Want to earn for yourself on the Tango Marketplace? Make sure you first download the Tango Live app either on desktop or from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. While you’re at it, keep checking our blog for even more updates, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive deals and important information!

How’s that home fitness equipment that you bought during Covid? Is it laying around your home or garage collecting dust by any chance? If so, then this post is for you!

Finally, we’re all emerging from our homes and slowly venturing out into the world again! After months of what seemed like endless time inside people are starting to go to parks, restaurants, and, of course, gyms.

This also means that we now have dozens of sites dedicated to selling used fitness equipment that, we’re guessing, people bought during the pandemic and are now looking to get rid of. 

The best time to sell gym equipment is…

December and January. People usually make plans around then to get into shape for the New Year. By around March and April, many people start realizing that some of those purchases were impulsive and are looking to get rid of their gear.

Keep in mind when selling that…

you’re almost never going to get more for your equipment than what you paid for it (unless you’re a savvy salesperson or just really, really lucky). There is another way to get that money back though…

Fitness live streams.

Benefits of a fitness live stream

Let’s start with what makes sense and cents… the money!

As previously mentioned, whatever equipment you bought, you’re probably not going to be able to resell for the full price. Don’t fret though! There is another way to get that money back!

Fitness live streams have already exploded in popularity in the past few years. It’s a proven way to experience a workout, learn some new exercises, and find some much-needed motivation on those days when you just don’t feel like moving.

Not to mention that, with a platform like Tango, there is also the chance to make money!

Built into our incredibly easy-to-use platform is a micro-economy that allows viewers to give money in the form of “gifts” to hard-working streamers. 

This is significantly different from platforms like YouTube or Facebook who rely primarily on ad revenue. Live streaming sites like Tango have NO ads meaning that money goes directly from the viewer to the streamer.

And let us tell you, it is A LOT. Recently Tango just celebrated our first millionaire streamer.

Seriously, this broadcaster went from couch surfing to staying in villas. It’s a wild story of how streaming on Tango can earn you some serious money!

If you want to know more about how to make money from live streaming make sure you check out our blog post all about it!

Can help You to stay motivated

Let’s face it, staying motivated after we’ve unpacked our workout equipment can often feel like a never-ending uphill climb. 

There’s a well-known “secret” to staying motivated, and it all boils down to one word: accountability.

If you make the decision to broadcast your at-home workouts you are also showing potentially thousands of people that you’re dedicated to your fitness goals. End each workout by telling your fans when you’ll be streaming next. You’ve made your promise – now you have to uphold it!

Live encouragement

One thing that makes live streaming superior to pre-recorded videos is that it’s so much easier to build a community with your fans.

Since everything is live, the interaction is much more personal. People are watching you, cheering you on, and even giving you money just to work out! 

It’s way more fun than working out alone, not to mention much more rewarding – both financially and physically!

Always learning

This isn’t scientifically backed, but from personal experience, we can say that there’s something about having people watching you that not only pushes you to show up every day, but also to try your best and continue to grow.

If you’re serious about doing a live stream, it’s a good idea to mix things up. A quick Google search or 20 minutes spent on YouTube can give you hours of new exercises to try and eventually teach your audience.

Here’s a great place to start, and it only took us 30 seconds to find: let’s say you don’t want to use equipment that day – no problem! Did you know that there are over 80 ways to do pushups? Can you imagine how many hours of live streaming you can do just teaching your followers these pushups?

Not to mention what an intense workout that would be!

It doesn’t matter if all you have is an exercise bike and a pair of dumbbells. With a little bit of research, you can keep your streams fresh and interesting!

It’s super easy

One of the best parts about live streaming on Tango is how simple and straightforward it is. It doesn’t require any software besides an internet connection, and the only piece of equipment you really need is your cellphone to get the workout started.

Forget about editing, multiple camera angles, or narration. Isn’t the whole point of this anyways to easily make use of your home gym? Once you start worrying about editing montages and other video-making aspects you’re already making it more difficult for yourself to get moving.

Stream from wherever you want

If you want to keep your home gym at home and stream from there, it’s totally possible. The same can be said if you’d rather set up at a park or have a few days at the gym. 

You can incorporate all of these locations into your live stream.

It’s not a bad idea to try and mix it up every now and then, just make sure you have all the live streaming essentials like good lighting, audio, and, of course, a reliable internet connection.

If you’d rather just stay in one place there’s another way you can mix your streams up without having to do hours of research or travel – invite a friend to join in on one of your workouts! Who says a home workout has to be done alone?

What about pre-recorded videos?

This is a question we get a lot, and honestly, it’s a very legitimate one. The truth is that there are some great reasons to stick to pre-recorded videos rather than live streaming.

Like everything in life though, it comes with its fair share of downsides too. Let’s go over what’s awesome and what’s challenging about pre-recorded vs live videos.

Pros

Edit your perfect video

Since live streaming is live, you’re bound to make mistakes now and again. This actually isn’t that big of a deal and is actually part of the charm of live streaming. But if you’d like to create the perfect instructional video, complete with sleek edits and shots from multiple angles, then pre-recorded videos will likely be your medium of choice.

Viewers watch whenever they want

One of the best things about pre-recorded videos is that viewers don’t have to be present in order to enjoy your content. You post your video and your audience watches it when they get the chance.

Cons

Harder to build a community

How easy it is for people to talk to each other is related to how quickly they can grow a community together. With live streaming, people are talking with one another in real-time.

It literally doesn’t get any faster than that!

Much more work-intensive

If getting yourself to move is one of your fitness goals then it’s going to be a lot harder to do that if you know that you have to: set up a studio, buy lots of equipment, and then spend hours mixing and editing afterward. 

Wouldn’t it be so much easier to turn on your phone, do the workout, then turn it off and go about your day?

No live support

Unfortunately, if you choose to record alone you’re not getting any of the joy of a community of people cheering you on and even offering tips and advice. You’re on your own. 

Unlike live streaming, where you’re being supported by fans from around the world.

How to get started with your fitness live stream

Download Tango

First and foremost, you’re going to need to download a live streaming app. If you’re looking to go live and get started streaming then we recommend using Tango.

Tango makes streaming to a large audience easy and profitable. Of course, there are many other apps you can take a look at too if you want to weigh your options and decide on which one is the best for you.

Find a good place to stream

If you want to become a successful streamer and make the best use of your home gym, then building a habit around your fitness broadcasts is going to be the #1 thing you can do for yourself.

This involves going live at the same time and picking a spot that’s convenient for you. Some suggestions for finding a good spot include:

• A place with a good internet connection – this is the most important thing in our opinion.
• Bright lighting – you want people to see you and your streams after all.
• Someplace spacious – this can be a big room in your house like your living room or garage, or even someplace outdoors like a park or your backyard. Just make sure you have a strong internet connection if you’re going to stream in the fresh air. We can’t emphasize this enough!

Create a workout plan

If you’re going live for the first time then it’s a good idea to have some kind of a workout plan. You should think of what exercises you’re going to do, for how long, and then write them down so you don’t forget. If you really want to go above and beyond then have a backup plan as well.

Finally, don’t forget to leave little reminders to check in on your viewers in between sets. Take that time both to rest during the workout, but also to answer questions or just to chat.

Grow your live stream audience

After you’ve done a few fitness live streams you might want to consider promoting your live stream in order to attract a bigger audience. While going live is easy, promoting your stream takes a bit more work but has much bigger benefits when done right.

Take a look at some of the suggestions below for how to promote your stream in order to succeed on live.

Use your Tango feed

Tango has a status section where you can post updates and statuses for your followers to see. This is a great place to remind your followers when you’re going live and remind them to be there to see you.

Connect to social media

Tango allows you to connect your live streaming profile to your Instagram account, and vice versa.

This is great when it comes to getting more viewers and visibility. In addition to just using your Instagram, it’s never a bad idea when promoting yourself to use every social media platform that you have available to you.

Create banners and videos

When you post on your Tango feed or on social media you can stand out by creating banners and videos to get more fans and viewers. Creating video clips is pretty easy, you can always film yourself on your phone and upload it right onto your Tango stream! 

As for banners, we’d recommend a great graphic design site like Canva to make easy and beautiful banners.

Partner up with other streamers

Tango is built around people connecting live. That doesn’t mean only streamers and viewers, but also streamers and other streamers. 

By participating in duals or live parties, you can meet other streamers and introduce yourself to their fans. It’s an amazing way to gain an even larger following while you live stream.

If you really want to go above and beyond, you can contact someone ahead of time and promote your dual-stream together. With both of you promoting a stream you’re far more likely to gain a much larger audience.

Paid traffic

If you’re committed to live streaming and don’t mind spending a little money, buying traffic on Google or Facebook and making ads for them is a fantastic way of bringing people to your stream. 

Of course, this one take a lot more work, and money of course, but if you’re committed to turning your stream into a business it is a great path to take.

How to stay motivated for workouts

1. Set a goal for yourself

If you haven’t worked out in a while, start with a small goal and write it down. It could be something as simple as doing 10 push-ups or completing a 30-second plank. 

Don’t beat yourself up either if it takes you longer than you expect to accomplish this goal – it takes as long as it takes! It’s better to be consistent over a long period of time rather than push yourself too hard one workout and be too exhausted to get back to your routine for the next week.

Keep a record of every goal you accomplish and the next one you plan to reach. One day you might look back and marvel at how far you’ve come on your fitness journey!

2. Have fun!

This is an easy one. Make your workouts as fun as possible! This could mean taking breaks and chatting with your fans, grabbing a friend, or blasting your favorite workout playlist. 

Just remember, with working out and with live streaming, the more fun you have the easier it is. Plus, if your audience sees that you’re having a good time they’re more likely to stick around and soak up all the good vibes!

3. Make it part of your routine

We mentioned this one before already but it’s certainly worth repeating.

One of the best ways to turn anything into a habit, according to behavioral scientist BJ Fogg, is to make it part of your routine. For instance, if you’re a morning person then starting your live stream workout at 7 a.m. sharp could be your secret to success. Or, maybe you’d rather do it when you come home from work.

Make it your routine to come home, change clothes, and jump right into your workout. The first few times are going to be tough for sure, but after enough repetitions, it will feel natural to you to begin working out without even thinking about it.

4. Reward yourself

As they say, don’t forget to make time to stop and smell the roses now and again!

This is a great hack in order to turn something into a habit. Give yourself a positive feeling after you’ve completed a workout. Maybe that positive feeling will be the gifts that you get from your fans during your broadcast, but it can be anything.

• A snack.
• Buy yourself something.
• A nap
• Jump in the air and yell “Yeah!”
• Look in the mirror and tell yourself how amazing you are, seriously, not enough people practice self-love in our opinion.

5. Give yourself a break now and then

This one is super important!

Many people, when starting something new like a workout, go full pedal to the metal right off the bat! This, unfortunately, can lead to two outcomes, neither of which are very pleasant:

1. Burnout
2. Injury

Take days off, have a rest day, and, if something hurts, give yourself enough time to rest until you’re feeling better again! Seriously, there’s probably nothing worse than working out with an injury. If your body is telling you to rest then listen to it!

Benefits of regular exercise

We wanted to end by reminding you just how important regular exercise is and how beneficial it can be to you. Just to be clear, none of this is intended as medical advice!

If you are going to start a new physical routine we suggest you consult with your physician first. That’s probably the best way to avoid any injuries and make sure that you’re getting the best out of your workout.

Still, it’s worth noting the potential benefits since they’re a great reminder of why it’s so important to work out.

1. Boost memory
2. Increase immunity and get sick less often
3. Burn calories 
4. More muscle mass means you burn more calories just doing nothing!
5. More energy throughout the day
6. Improved mood
7. Better sleep
8. Increased self-confidence
9. Hold off signs of aging
10. Improve brain function

Conclusion

Having workout equipment in your home can do wonders for you, both physically and financially. Don’t regret purchasing this equipment, instead consider turning this around into what could be a great opportunity for you.

Ready to turn your home gym into your live income? Make sure you first download the Tango Live app either on desktop or from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. While you’re at it, keep checking our blog for even more updates, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive deals and important information!

Halloween Livestream

Halloween is almost upon us, which can only mean 2 things – costumes and candy (so much candy!). For you, as a streamer, it also means you have an opportunity to change up your stream and boost your popularity during the spookiest time of the year!

To help you along with this, we’re going to give you a few tips on making your stream Halloween-ready while also improving its overall quality!

In this article you will learn:

1. How to find a great outfit/costume that works well with your stream!
2. How to stand out with a unique and memorable background!

Prepare to start a live stream that combines fun and scary so that you have a Halloween for you and all your fans to enjoy!

The perfect costume!

What’s better than putting on a great costume during the spookiest time of the year? Nothing that we can think of!

If you’re worried about which costume you’re going to wear, we’ve got one less thing for you to be afraid of this Halloween season. Read on and check out some of the best and most genius ways to give your livestream a bit of a Halloween flair!

Movies & TV: From Squid Games to The Queen’s Gambit, this year has been full of some truly memorable entertainment. Pick your favorite movie or TV character and dress up like them as realistically as possible!

Scary: it’s Halloween, so what did you expect? Picking something scary is always appreciated by people looking for a great Halloween show, so don’t leave them disappointed! Think of the scariest thing you can and turn it into a costume. Bonus points for originality of course!

Vintage: taking a trip back in time always makes for a fun costume! Decide on your favorite era in history and see how stylishly people dressed then. Pick something fun and extravagant and commit to the historical era as you entertain your fans while also making new ones.

Cosplay: cosplay costumes can be a character from anything – anime, cartoons, movies, television, video games – you get the idea. The most popular the character is the more people will enjoy your cosplay attire, just make sure you pick someone who looks kind of like you. Fans will love it if you can do a great impression of them as well!

Celebrity: similar to cosplay, only this person is real! Think of your favorite celebrity – maybe it’s Kim Kardashian during the MET Gala or Vladimir Putin – the more random the better! Of course, the more you already look like the celebrity the easier it will be to pull off.

Funny & Random: this one really requires you to think outside of the box and, even though it’s tricky to do, it can be one of the best ways to stand out. If you really want to go far with this costume then partner up with a friend or family member. Go as, a father and son dressing like each other, or two friends dressing as Siamese twins. Think hard and good luck – you got this!

Get a great background!

If you really want to get into the Halloween spirit then you can’t miss the second most important element – the right stage. Here are some useful tips that you can use to transport your stream to a new world that can’t be ignored!

Finding the right place

One of the basic elements of streaming is finding the right spot to begin your live stream. There are a few things to keep an eye out for right before you go live:

Lighting: we won’t get into lighting too much – but essentially you want to make sure that your face is visible. Typically, professional streamers use a 3 point lighting system:

• Key light – shines on your face and shoulders.
• Backlight: – add depth by placing a light behind you that shines on your head and shoulders.
• Fill Light: Anywhere that you see shadows use a fill light to make the room more visible.

For beginners, as long as your face and costume are visible then you should have nothing to worry about!

Acoustics: empty rooms do more harm than good when it comes to streaming. Make sure you:

• Avoid streaming in empty rooms.
• Have furniture or pillows in corners to dull echoing.
• Stay away from windows whose reverberations can cause distortions.
• Don’t be too close to your microphone.

Privacy: pick a spot in the house that people aren’t walking through all the time – probably your bedroom. Make sure that everyone in the house knows you’re streaming between certain hours and ask that they don’t disturb you.

Space: you know what doesn’t sound fun? Smacking an arm, leg, or any other body part on a piece of furniture that got in the way. A lot of streamers are so excited to go live that they don’t even take a second to look around and make sure they have enough space to perform – don’t let that be you!

Green Screen + OBS

One of the first questions people are going to ask when it comes to green screens is, “Is this really necessary?” Honestly, no. There are plenty of streamers who broadcast without the help of a green screen and are still very successful.

That being said, having a green screen is going to give you the option of creating more interesting, fun, and hilarious backgrounds that will make your stream stand out much more than everyone else’s.

How to get started:

Selecting a Green Screen:

there are tons of options for buying a green screen all with a variety of prices. So which one do you pick?

Generally, the more expensive you go the easier it will be to set up the green screen and make sure that you don’t get any annoying bubbles or creases in the background during your stream. Other more expensive screens offer features like “anti gloss” to make sure you don’t get any pesky reflections back at your audience during your performance.

The main thing to look for is how big of a screen you want (pay attention to the space in your room) and making sure the screen is as smooth as possible.

Connecting Tango to OBS:

at the moment, OBS is only available only through our web platform.

Select your background:

once you have OBS set up you can select whatever background you want! Although ideally it should be something that compliments your stream.

For example, if you’re a dancer, pick a luxurious ballroom or a club (depending on the type of dance that you do). For Tango’s Halloween costume contest, find a background that matches your costume or is super spooky and impossible to ignore!

Design + decoration

Quick and easy: A fabric of solid color hanging in the background makes it easier for the audience to focus on you – just make sure your clothing doesn’t match it so you don’t blend in too much. It may be Halloween but you’re still not a chameleon (unless you decide to make that your costume).

Fairy lights: both beautiful and eye-catching, while not too distracting, fairy lights are a great livestream addition. You can use them to frame yourself or your background, or just provide a little extra light to brighten up the room.

Photo collage: showcase your personality by adding some photos or posters in the background of things you love. Not only is this a great background choice, but it creates a nice little ice breaker for your audience to ask you questions about.

Holiday decorations: nothing says Halloween like some spooky decorations on the wall! Even something as simple as some paper bats or a skeleton in a chair sitting just over your shoulder is going to create the perfect holiday ambiance for your spooky stream!

Conclusion

Don’t let Halloween go by without taking the time to celebrate this frightfully fun holiday! Even just a little bit of fun and effort can result in a huge number of fans and income no matter what you love to stream.

Good luck and happy screaming – ahem, streaming!

Tango Creators – Tips & FAQ

Go Live Often

We recommend you go live multiple times throughout the week! (You can do Q&As, jam sessions, practice live, etc.) – they can be for as long or little as you want!

Redeem Your Diamonds:

Diamonds accumulated throughout your live[1]streams cash out to real money straight to your Pioneer account. 200 Diamonds convert to $1 USD. Minimum redeem amount starts from 5,000 diamonds ($25), Maximum amount is $2,000 per day.

Pre Live

Personalize your stream with cool pictures (maybe ones that show off your talents!) and titles that detail the content of your upcoming live stream or your goal for the event (total diamonds, viewers, etc.). Have fun with these as they are a viewer’s first introduction into your stream is about.

Post Live

Once you finish your stream, it’s time to personally thank your fans. Follow your viewers. Message top gifters to thank them personally. The more you grow your community, the more successful you can be as a Tango Creator

Live Family

When you reach over 10K diamonds, you can open an exclusive group chat called Live Family. Invite your top fans to the family group to update and let them know when you‘re live. It’s like exclusive access!

Stream Hashtags

Exciting new features now allowing you to add hashtags to your stream. This will enable you to reach out to a wider audience using your preferred keywords to describe your content.

Happy Moments

“Happy Moments”: Gifts given in livestream over 500 coins get a saved clip that records your happy moment gift! The Moment is automatically saved to your profile & you can share at any time.

Top Gifters

Go to your Profile Menu to find your “Top Gifters” split by: Daily, Weekly & All Time. Pay attention to VIP gifters – Bronze, Silver and Gold. Greet them and treat them as your special fans

Subscriptions

For every subscriber you get, you earn 700 Diamonds monthly. Subscription Benefits:

• Broadcasters can upload content that only their subscribers can see (Exclusive Feed).
• Broadcasters can stream exclusively to Subscribers only.
• Subscribers get a special colored chat bubble and Avatar in your livestreams (similar to VIP status).
•  Subscribers get direct 1:1 chat access with you (you can Block at any time).

Welcome Bonus

Every new Broadcaster gets 30% Bonus on all gifts they earn until their first redeem of 5,000 Diamonds

Party Stream

Party Stream enables you to stream together with up to 4 broadcasters. We have an amazing line-up of Tango artists performing weekdays and weekends during UK hours, you can collaborate and invite them to live stream with you!

More Parties, More Viewers

When you connect with another streamer in a Live Party, their viewers will automatically join your stream.

Referral Program: Earn More

Bring new broadcasters and get 10% of the diamonds they get. Navigate to the Main menu >>> Referral Program >>> Select where you would want to get your referral link to (WhatsApp etc.). For any person joining using this link, you will earn 10% of their diamonds!

Interact with your audience

Tango is all about interacting with each other. Try to interact with other streamers in the app and with your audience in real time during your stream

Statistics Tab

Go to your Profile Menu tool to find your personal “Statistics” page with data on your past streams including how much you have earned per stream in USD, duration and followers per stream

Live Party:

Invite & Exit You can stop streaming together and go back to single broadcast any time. If you do not wish to be invited to a party stream, before every stream you can just tick the little box under your stream title before you go live, and you will block all potential invites at that given time

Diamonds in a Live Party

Diamonds in a Live Party do not split equally between the streamers:

• When you enter a Live Party you have one artist on your main screen. The other artists will appear in small squares on the main screen.
• The viewer can choose who will be the main artist on their screen, and any gifts sent will be given entirely to the streamer on the main screen (the host).
• The other streamers in the smaller screens get 10% Bonus (for a Party of 2 people) or 5% Bonus (for a Party over 2 people) on all gifts given to the other users.
• Viewers can navigate between all the streamers in the stream, and rotate who is on the main screen to gift