How to Host Your Online Event
Thousands of gigs, festivals, and shows have been called off because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And there’s no word yet on when performers will be allowed to safely return to the stage.
So, why not entertain your fans from home instead? From comedians to musicians, we welcome all kinds of content creators spoiling fans with all kinds of virtual events and performances.
Here’s how to host and earn from your online event in 5 simple steps.
1. Create your page
If you’re new to SoSpoilt.com, the first thing to do is sign up as a creator. It’s completely free and should only take a couple of minutes.
You can then start perfecting your SoSpoilt page. Add a profile picture and a short bio telling everyone who you are and what you’re about. Get them excited to see more of you.
Set your own price before inviting fans and social media followers to subscribe. They’ll then be able to see all the photos, videos, and messages you post.
2. Set the date
Now it’s time to turn your attention to planning the event itself.
The date and time of your online event will have a big impact on the number of fans who attend. Avoid choosing a time when you know fans will be busy, such as during working hours. Evenings usually work best for online comedy gigs and music performances.
Got fans in different time zones? Try to pick a time that will suit as many of your fans as possible. If that’s not possible, you could consider hosting the same or similar events at different times, so no one has to miss out.
3. Choose how to stream
Once you’ve decided when, it’s time to figure out how you’ll host your event. You have two options as a SoSpoilt creator.
First off, you could choose to host it as a Live FanStream. With Live FanStreams, you can go live to all your subscribers for up to 30 minutes. The cost of attending the event will be included in the price of a fan’s subscription. But they can leave tips to show their appreciation.
The alternative is a Live Group Chat. With Live Chat, you can invite anyone – even fans who don’t subscribe to you – to pay per minute to watch your event. You decide the price and get to control how many people can attend.
The method you choose will probably depend on the type of event you’re hosting, the size of your fanbase, and how much you want to earn.
4. Promote, promote, promote!
Next comes the crucial bit: getting the word out there.
Social media is going to be one of the best tools for doing this. Post the details of your event on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and any other platforms you use. Also, mention the name, date, and time in your bios, with a direct link to your SoSpoilt page.
If you’ve decided on a Live FanStream, remind followers that they’ll need to subscribe first if they want to attend. You can also send a direct message to all your existing subscribers on SoSpoilt.
If you’re hosting the event as a Live Chat, let your followers know they’ll need to create a free fan account on SoSpoilt to join (they can do so here).
5. Go live to your fans
Once you’ve gathered your fans, squeezed in plenty of practice, and prepared yourself, it’s time to host the event.
Make sure you test your camera and internet connection at least 30 minutes before the show’s due to start. Our 24/7 Support Team will be able to help if you have any issues.
When you know everything’s good to go, simply take a deep breath and step in front of the camera.
Ready to host your online event?
So, if you think you’d like to host an online event, sign up to SoSpoilt today. Remember, you can host a live event exclusively for your subscribers, or let any fans pay per minute to attend. The choice is yours.
