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The Streaming Game-Changer You're Probably Not Using: A Deep Dive into Chatbots

Hey there, content creators! Let's talk about something that might just revolutionize your streaming experience. If you've been manually typing the same responses in chat over and over, or feeling overwhelmed trying to manage your stream while engaging with viewers, this one's for you. What Exactly Are Chatbots, and Why Should You Care? Think of chatbots as your behind-the-scenes assistant that never sleeps, never gets tired, and never forgets to drop your Discord link when someone asks. These d
  • JoshB

Finding Your Path Beyond Platform Revenue: A Creator's Guide to Diversifying Income

Let's talk about something that's been on my mind lately as I've been diving deeper into the creator economy. We all know the traditional routes for making money from our content, but what if I told you there's a whole world of monetization options that most creators are barely scratching the surface of? I've been exploring this topic for a while now, and honestly, it started from a place of frustration. When I learned that Twitch takes 50% of subscription revenue, it hit me like a cold splash o
  • JoshB

The Real Deal on DMCA-Free Music: Protect Your Content Without Breaking the Bank

Welcome back to another deep dive, creators. I'm Josh, and today we're gonna tackle something that's absolutely crucial if you're serious about streaming or making YouTube content – DMCA-free music. Look, I get it. Music is huge for setting the vibe in your streams and videos. But here's the thing – if you're not careful, you could find yourself in a world of hurt with copyright strikes. And trust me, that's not a road you want to go down. Why This Matters More Than You Think Let me be real with
  • JoshB

Taking Back Control: Why Content Creators Need to Own Their Stuff (And How to Actually Do It)

Hey everyone, Josh here, and honestly? I'm getting pretty frustrated watching creators hand over complete control of their life's work to platforms that couldn't care less about them. So on this week's Independent Creator Podcast, I dove into something that's been eating at me: content ownership. And if you've ever felt trapped by social media platforms or worried about your content disappearing overnight, you're gonna want to stick around for this one. The Ugly Truth About Platform Dependency L
  • JoshB

Breaking Free from Corporate Streaming: Your Complete Guide to Self-Hosted Broadcasting with Owncast

Hey everyone, Josh here, and honestly? I'm getting pretty tired of creators getting locked into corporate-controlled streaming platforms where you're basically renting space in someone else's building. So tonight on the Independent Creator Podcast, I walked through something that's been on my radar for a while: Owncast. And if you've ever used Twitch but wished you had actual control over your streaming setup, you're gonna want to stick around for this one. What Actually Is Owncast (And Why You
  • JoshB

Building Communities That Actually Work: Forums vs. Discord vs. Everything Else

Hey everyone, Josh here from Indie Creator Space, and uh, so I've been thinking a lot lately about community platforms after diving deep into what actually works for content creators. Like, should you even bother with your own forum? Is Discord really the answer everyone thinks it is? And how do you avoid getting locked into someone else's walled garden? And honestly? After years of running communities on different platforms, making mistakes, watching services disappear, I figured it was time to
  • JoshB

Video Podcasting: Getting Started Without Breaking the Bank (Or Your Sanity)

Hey everyone, Josh here from Indie Creator Space, and uh, so I've been thinking a lot lately about video podcasting after diving deep into the whole setup process. Like, should you even bother making the jump from audio? What do you actually need to get started? And how do you keep everything organized without your brain melting? And honestly? After going through this whole process, making mistakes, figuring out what works, I figured it was time to break down the real talk about video podcasting
  • JoshB

Threads, Mastodon, and Blue Sky: Why the Twitter Exodus Still Hasn't Found Its Home

Hey everyone, Josh here from Indie Creator Hub, and I just wrapped up a stream where we dove deep into the current state of Twitter alternatives. Honestly? After spending real time on Threads, Mastodon, and Blue Sky, I'm starting to think the problem isn't finding the perfect Twitter replacement. The problem is that we're all still thinking like Twitter users. Threads: The Fire Hose Nobody Asked For So Threads exploded out of the gate, hit 100 million users in the first few days, then lost about
  • JoshB

SharePlay Alpha, LiveSpace Open Beta, and Owncast Updates: The State of Alternative Streaming in 2023

Hey everyone, Josh here from Indie Creator Hub, and honestly? I just wrapped up our first live stream in way too long, and my brain is buzzing with thoughts about where these alternative platforms are actually headed. We covered three major updates tonight, and each one tells a different story about what independent streaming could look like if we stop accepting the status quo. The Thing About SharePlay That Actually Matters So I got alpha access to SharePlay last week, and look, I'm not gonna s
  • JoshB

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