Learn how to embed live stream events, enhancing community interaction and engagement. By using StreamYard, a popular live streaming tool, you can easily broadcast live events directly within your Bettermode community. In this article you will learn how to successfully set up, embed, and broadcast live streams, enhancing interaction and engagement within your site.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with this guide, ensure you have the following:
A StreamYard account subscribed to either the individual Advanced plan or any of the Business plans (Teams or Business). Please visit StreamYard for more information.
Note: StreamYard is free to use however, if you want to embed your live events onto your Bettermode site, you will need the On-Air webinars feature which is only available on select plans.Basic understanding of Streamyard. Please visit StreamYard’s Help Center for more information.
Set Up Your Streamyard Live Stream
Sign in to Streamyard
In the home page, click Create
Select On-Air webinar
Select either Studio or Pre-Recorded as the source. Studio will allow you to stream a live event, whereas pe-recorded video can be uploaded and streamed as if it were live.
Add any additional destinations if you’d like to multi-stream on other platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc).
Enter the event information such as the title, description, thumbnail, and scheduled start time.
Click Create.
Click Share with Viewers, select Embed, and choose fixed or responsive sized (we recommend responsive so that users can view your live event on all devices).
Copy the embed code provided.
Embed the Streamyard Live Stream into Bettermode
As an Admin, go to the space where you want to embed the live stream or create a new space.
Open the Design Studio for the space.
Tip: Go to the space and click on the letterCon your keyboard to open the design studio.Add the HTML script block and paste the embed code.
Add any additional blocks to enhance the space design if needed.
Click Save Changes.
Note: The live chat will not be visible until the event is live.
Tips for a Successful Live Stream
Customize your SteamYard livestream event. Click here to learn more.
Promote Your Event: Make sure to inform your community about the live stream event in advance to maximize participation.
Test Beforehand: Always test the embed and stream setup before going live to avoid technical issues.
Monitor Comments: Engage with your community members by monitoring the comments both in Bettermode and Streamyard. If you are expecting a large audience, it would be best to invite at least one chat moderator.
FAQs
1. Can I embed live streams from other platforms in Bettermode?
Yes, Bettermode supports embedding from multiple platforms that provide iframe embed codes, including YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, and more.
2. Does Streamyard offer recording features?
Yes, Streamyard allows you to record your live streams, which you can later share as recorded videos in Bettermode.
3. Do I need a StreamYard subscription to embed my live events?
Yes. Although StreamYard is free to use, the On-Air webinar feature is only available on the Advance, Teams, and Business plans.
This detailed guide ensures a smooth process to integrate Streamyard live streams into Bettermode, making your events more interactive and accessible to your community members.