What is Blab?
For those who want the short answer - Its Google Hangouts on steroids.
Still here? Awesome, lets dig in. Blab is a relatively new social media platform that combines video, Vlogging and broadcasting all in one. Imagine getting a few friends together and having an epic conversation around a particular niche topic and allowing others to watch as it takes place.
You can blab by yourself too just broadcast what you want but the real power in this platform is the ability to invite others.
Sounds like Periscope?
Not at all, Periscope is great for those one to many conversations where you are the focal point and its live right then and there. Periscope is an amazing platform but more for vlogging and spur of the moment content creation. For example being at a concert or football game and sharing that experience and that is where i see a big difference. Think of it as a Point of View platform and for one person to broadcast to many.
What are people doing on Blab?
They are broadcasting group chats in the main. 2-4 people all on the screen at once and they are debating and sharing. I have watched a few already including Kent's very own Lucy Hall . There are lots of chat about Social Media of course, but also food and religion and sports and anything you could think of.
Is it Live only?
Blabs can be scheduled in advance and people are able to subscribe to the broadcast and get reminded when it is live. There is also a period of time after the blab where people can go back and watch blabs that have already taken place.
Should I be using Blab?
It is a very new platform and is still in Beta but is a great opportunity to build an audience on while its new. If you are comfortable on camera and would like to teach the world all about your passions then why not. At least check it out and see if it is a useful platform that can tie in with your social media strategy.
Blab is yet another great way to connect and share amazing information with people all over the globe. Even if the idea of getting on camera and talking to people is not appealing at least check it out to see what other people are blabbing about.
If nothing else you now know what a blab is and time will tell how this platform takes off but my bet is it will and very quickly.
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