Community Platforms & Services
Discover the diverse ecosystem of alternative live streaming and community-building platforms available to content creators beyond mainstream options. This comprehensive playlist explores emerging streaming services, Twitch alternatives, and dedicated community platforms that offer unique features, better monetization opportunities, and closer audience connections. From platform comparison guides and migration strategies to tutorials on setting up your own community spaces, these videos cover everything creators need to know about diversifying their online presence. Whether you're looking to reduce platform dependency, create premium membership experiences, or build more intimate relationships with your audience, this playlist provides practical insights and real creator case studies to help you make informed platform decisions and grow your creator business effectively.
75 episodes in this category
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🟩 In this conversation, Josh introduces Moonbeam, a new live streaming platform that combines elements of community building and monetization through realms. He discusses the unique features of Moonbeam, including its focus on tabletop gaming and co-working streams, and how it aims to create a more engaging experience for both streamers and viewers. The platform's creator-centric approach to monetization is highlighted, along with comparisons to other streaming services like Discord and Trovo.
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The conversation provides an in-depth overview of Beam, a new live-streaming service. It covers the setup process, monetization options, unique features, and the user experience. The discussion highlights the importance of sponsorship for streamers, the ability to multi-stream to various platforms, and the community engagement tools available. The host shares personal insights and experiences while navigating the platform, making it a comprehensive guide for potential users.
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In this episode, we delve into Moonbeam, a promising new live-streaming platform that aims to revolutionize the industry by integrating community hubs directly into channel spaces. We discuss the pitfalls of past platforms like Glimish, LiveSpace, and Trovo, and how Moonbeam plans to overcome these challenges. The platform emphasizes creator and viewer experience with transparent moderation, revenue-sharing models, and robust collaboration features. Special guest Anthony Joyce Rivera, Moonbeam's
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How to Create a Guilded Account: New Process Explained! In this video, we walk you through the new process of creating a Guilded account, a chat messaging app that serves as an alternative to Discord. Roblox's changes, which now require users to have a Roblox account to access Guilded, have caused controversy within the community. Follow along as we navigate the sign-up process from scratch, connect a Roblox account, and explore setting up and managing servers within Guilded. Gain insights int
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Why YouTube Comments Are Ineffective and How to Engage Better In this video, the host discusses the limitations of YouTube's comment notification system and why it is challenging to maintain meaningful interactions through YouTube comments. The host emphasizes the importance of the TwoToneWaffle community forums and Discord for in-depth discussions and better communication. Additionally, they share their frustrations with big tech companies prioritizing new projects over improving user experie
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In this episode, I address the community about recent changes in Guilded, particularly the new requirement of linking a Roblox account to Guilded accounts. Detailing the confusion and disappointment caused by the Guilded staff's failure to communicate effectively about the change. Despite promises of a timely announcement, the anticipated post never materialized, leading to frustrations and mistrust within the community. Emphasizes the importance of transparent communication and respect for long
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In this episode, we dive deep into the controversy surrounding the messaging platform Guilded following its acquisition by Roblox. We'll discuss the recent mandatory Roblox account integration, community reactions, and the mass exodus of users and developers from the platform. We'll also touch upon the broader implications of corporate decisions on user experiences, drawing parallels with other tech and gaming industries. Additionally, there are insights into setting up and using Owncast as a st
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🔴 LifeSpace and SharePlay Features 🟩 Let's look into the features that SharePlay and Live Space have to offer a content creator. 🗓️⏰ **BE SURE TO CLICK "REMIND ME" TO GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE'RE LIVE ** ——————————— 👋 CONNECT👋 ——————————— 🎯 Subscribe! / @indiecreatorspace Main Site: https://thisindiecreator.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@joshbaileyindie Mastodon: https://twit.social/@joshb My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... —————————— 🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 🤝 —————
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🔴 Building the OwnCast Community 🟩 This section underscores my belief in the power of community building for OwnCast, a different kind of streaming service. I invite you to join the OwnCast Rocket Chat channel. Here, we can connect and brainstorm ways to uplift the platform and its content creators. I can't stress enough how vital a supportive community is, and I've personally benefited from this kind of help within our group. Owncast RocketChat Community - https://owncast.rocket.chat/channel/o
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🔴 Customizing Owncast Themes for Live Streaming 🟩 This chapter of the independent creator podcast explores Owncast, a free and open-source platform for live streaming and community building. We discuss the benefits of owning your own content and introduce the Owncast community initiative, which aims to bring more people into the community and encourage theming and customization. We also showcase the ease of customizing your Owncast appearance and highlight a Twitch-inspired theme created by Ta
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In this exhaustive video, I'll take you on a journey across the fascinating world of multi-streaming services. As the trend of multi-streaming continues to evolve with platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok dominating the scene, keeping up with the changes is more crucial than ever. I'll be dissecting the recent changes, highlighting how they now permit partners to stream on several platforms simultaneously. I will guide you through various multi-streaming platforms, breaking down their dis
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Welcome to an insightful exploration of online content hosting. This video discusses the challenges and opportunities creators face in the digital era. It walks you through the significance of diversifying your content, especially for video creators who primarily rely on YouTube, the undeniable giant in the video content space. The video dives into alternatives like Vimeo, and their possible constraints, while also evaluating YouTube's current state. This video truthfully illustrates the powerf
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In today's society, social media plays a huge role in how creators are able to share their work and connect with audiences. However, relying solely on centralized platforms comes with some significant drawbacks when it comes to ownership, control, and online harassment. In this video, I discuss the experiences of one creator who struggled with toxicity on platforms and how it impacted them. I explore why so many feel forced to modify their authentic selves and censor important discussions. We'l
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Join me as I walk through customizing my Owncast instance to truly reflect my personal style and creative vision. In this video, I'll delve into the various settings and options to tweak things like the name, description, logo, and chat features. I'll also demo how to integrate social media to help build an engaged community and notify viewers of upcoming streams. Finally, I'll showcase how to design custom CSS themes or scripts to give your instance a unique aesthetic flair. By seeing my proc
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Need a quick and affordable way to stream with Owncast? In this video, I'll show you how easy it is to set up your own Owncast server on Hetzner in less than 10 minutes. First, you'll need to sign up for a Hetzner account and click "Add Server" to launch a new instance. I'll walk through selecting your server configuration, location, and price plan starting at just $7.55 per month. Once launched, the server will be ready in just a few minutes. I'll show you how to log in via SSH and install Ow
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In this video, I'll share how I use OwnCast to livestream directly from my computer without any third parties. OwnCast is a free and open-source live video server that gives you complete control. I'll show you just how easy it is for me to install my OwnCast server on services like DigitalOcean and Hetzner, often taking less than 10 minutes to get running. I also go over the streaming software like OBS and eCamm Live that works well with OwnCast. Once my server is up, I can broadcast at multip
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Kick has begun to prove itself as a major player within the live streamer space. Of course there's going to be critics against Kick due to the Stack.com ties as well as the loose rule enforcement. (When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!) ------------------------------------------------------------- CREATOR TOOLS: ►Notion: https://notion.grsm.io/saizlstfeeri ►Nerd or Die: https://nerdordie.com/shop/ref/indiec... ►Ecamm Live: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?..
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at Matrix, an open-source collaborative communication protocol and network that provides an alternative to closed-source platforms like Discord and Guilded. We discuss how Matrix is more privacy-focused, allowing you to encrypt chat rooms and messages. While lacking some features of other platforms, Matrix gives you more control over your data and allows for self-hosting. We explore how Element is a common interface for interacting with Matrix and how the
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at the messaging platform Guilded and how it compares to Discord. Guilded offers many similar features to Discord such as voice chat, text channels, and the ability to create servers. However, Guilded removes many paywalls that Discord has in place. With Guilded, you get access to features like animated emotes, high-quality voice chat rooms, calendars, and scheduling features completely free - things that would require a paid subscription on Discord. Guil
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at using Discord for community building and knowledge sharing. Discord started as a platform for gamers to communicate via voice and text channels but has grown tremendously over the past 10+ years. While Discord is very popular and easy to use, there are some limitations to consider. All information shared on a Discord server is locked inside the app, making it impossible for non-members to discover. This means if you solely use Discord, your community's
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Hey there, fellow content creators and internet enthusiasts! Welcome back to our channel, where we dive deep into the captivating world of online communities. In today's video, we're taking a nostalgic journey back in time to explore the incredible influence of forums in creating early content-creator communities. Forums, the virtual meeting places where like-minded individuals gather to share ideas, insights, and debates, have played a pivotal role in shaping the Internet as we know it today.
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Ready to make the leap from audio to video podcasting? In this video, we guide you through the process of transitioning your show. Learn how to adapt your existing content for a visual medium, choose the right equipment for video recording, and engage your audience through captivating visuals. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced podcaster, this video will empower you to embark on your video podcasting journey. (When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!) --------
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If you're new to podcasting or looking to switch hosting platforms, this is the ultimate guide you've been searching for. Join us as we break down the intricacies of podcast hosting, explaining how it works and exploring the different options available. No matter your level of expertise, this video will equip you with the knowledge you need to become a successful podcaster. (When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!) -----------------------------------------------------
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In the vast landscape of social media, there emerges a curious strategy: exclusivity. When a social network handpicks its members, weaving a tapestry of selectivity, it inevitably raises the question: Is this exclusivity the golden key to maintaining a pristine platform environment, or is it a double-edged sword that could stifle its expansive potential? (When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!) ------------------------------------------------------------- CREATOR TO
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Are you ready to explore the dynamic world of Mastodon? 🌐 Look no further! Welcome to our YouTube channel, where we dive deep into the extraordinary robustness that lies at the heart of Mastodon – the ultimate open-source alternative to mainstream social media giants like Twitter. 🔥 Join us on this exhilarating journey as we unravel the layers of Mastodon's strength and durability. From its inception, Mastodon has been a shining beacon of innovation, fostering a space for those seeking a refres
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