Getting Started With Blab |
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How to Set Up A Blab Account
1. Create a Blab account on Blab.im
- To participate in conversations on Blab, you will be required to create a free Blab account using your Twitter account.
- If you do not sign up with your Twitter account, you will only be able to watch the live streams, not participate in the conversations or appear on camera.
- Click button “sign up” with Twitter to log in to your Blab account.
- Follow the steps to get you started.
2. Setting up your Blab account
- Now it’s time to edit your profile so people can know who you are.
- Write a short profile description (this is highly recommended).
- Adjust your settings to what you prefer.
- If you want to change your bio or notifications, click on your photo and select Settings.
- Once on the platform, follow people to receive notifications about their blabs.
- Find people to follow: all you have to do is search by name or look anyone using their Twitter handle.
Next - Familiarize Yourself with Blab Before You Get On Your First Show!
Find a broadcast you want to watch
- Looking for a specific broadcast? Be sure to activate the notifications feature in your Blab account settings to receive broadcast updates.
- Looking for a random broadcast? Blab puts out a schedule of upcoming shows on Blab.im . Check out one of them and see what you like!
Join in the conversations!
- Feel free to engage, ask questions, and make comments. You are able to make comments or ask questions by typing anything you want into the chat box on the right side of the screen.
- Want your question highlighted on the left side of the screen for everyone to see? Put “/Q” before your question!
- Being able to converse with people in real-time is one of the best parts about Blab, so take advantage, but always remember to be respectful!
- Call in to the seat! All you have to do is click on the CALL IN circle on your screen (provided the hosts have it unlocked) and you will be on camera!
Here Is A Glimpse At What An Active Conversation Looks Like On Blab
Checklist to Help You Get Ready for Your First Blab!
To get the best user experience on Blab, here are 5 of our recommendations:
1. Internet connection: This is the MOST important. Without an internet connection, you can’t even get onto the internet ... meaning NO Blab for you! Hard wire your computer instead of using wi-fi to get the best network connection.
2. Browser : Best browser for Blab is Chrome so be sure you use this when using Blab.
3. High Quality Sound and Visual: Blab is a conversation. We want to hear you and see you! A decent microphone and webcam can enhance the audio and video quality.
4. Minimal background: This goes for both background noise and the background we see while you’re on camera. Keep it simple, neutral, and quiet.
5. Copyrights: IMPORTANT! Please avoid having something on camera that shows any copyrighted labels of products or brands. Example would be, avoid a Starbucks or Coca- Cola on camera, or even an item in the backdrop that may have something similar. This is a precaution that we take in our Blab recordings.
1. Internet connection: This is the MOST important. Without an internet connection, you can’t even get onto the internet ... meaning NO Blab for you! Hard wire your computer instead of using wi-fi to get the best network connection.
2. Browser : Best browser for Blab is Chrome so be sure you use this when using Blab.
3. High Quality Sound and Visual: Blab is a conversation. We want to hear you and see you! A decent microphone and webcam can enhance the audio and video quality.
- Yes, you will need to have a microphone when you go on Blab. This helps to cut out the audio feedback from your computer. You can use your phone microphone too.
- For better video quality, a webcam that can produce a 1080 pixel would be best. One of the best webcams out there that would not break your bank is Logitech C920 and you can get it online. Can you go without this suggested webcam? Absolutely! This is just our recommendation for those who want to enhance their audio and video quality.
4. Minimal background: This goes for both background noise and the background we see while you’re on camera. Keep it simple, neutral, and quiet.
5. Copyrights: IMPORTANT! Please avoid having something on camera that shows any copyrighted labels of products or brands. Example would be, avoid a Starbucks or Coca- Cola on camera, or even an item in the backdrop that may have something similar. This is a precaution that we take in our Blab recordings.
