The Scoop on Scope i The Scoop on Scope: Periscope Pointers for Bloggers, Beginners, and Beyond! Copyright © 2015 Kristi Clover. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or any other—except for brief quotations in printed or online reviews, without the prior permission of the author. Publishing and Design Services by MelindaMartin.me Preface ..................................................................................................................................Contents 1 Disclaimers ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 About the Author ................................................................................................................3 What people are saying about Kristi on Periscope ..........................................................4 1: My Periscope Journey .....................................................................................................7 2: The Basics .........................................................................................................................9 3: Finding Your Way Around Periscope ............................................................................16 4: How to Get More Followers .........................................................................................26 5: Watching & Participating ..............................................................................................30 6: How to Prep for a Great Scope ...................................................................................37 Periscope Pointers For Prepping ...........................................................................................................41 7: Ready! Set! — SCOPE! ..................................................................................................45 Periscope Pointers For Broadcasting ......................................................................................................48 8: What to Talk About on Your Scopes .............................................................................52 9: What to Do After Your Scopes .....................................................................................56 Periscope Pointers For Following Up .....................................................................................................58 10: MAKING MONEY WITH PERISCOPE .....................................................................62 11: Tips For Bloggers & Businesses .................................................................................65 12: Safety Tips for Scopers ................................................................................................69 Seven Safety Tips for Social Media ...........................................................................................................70 Special Thanks ...................................................................................................................74 The Scoop On Scope: Periscope Pointers .......................................................................76 The Scoop on Scope PREFACE ow much have you heard about Periscope, the new social media platform that is taking the world by storm? Are you “on” Periscope, but haven’t quite figured out how to get it to “work” for you? Well, this practical, straightforward book will cover the basic “how to’s” as well as detailed strategies on how to use it to grow your platform, blog, or business. I am going to share with you my best tips on how to grow your audience on Periscope, use it to increase traffic to your website and make money Husing it. Come and get the “Scoop on Scope” by someone who has grown her platform from nothing by using Periscope. You’ll hear more about my story in the first chapter. I can’t tell you how excited I am to tell you all about my favorite new platform. I should almost start with a warning: WARNING: Periscope is REALLY fun! You may become addicted! Come join the millions of people who have already discovered this dynamic, fairly new app that is revolutionizing how we interact on social media! DISCLAIMERS Periscope is constantly changing. Some of the basic Periscope details I put within this book are pertinent for Periscope today. Most of my tips are completely applicable to you regardless of any new updates. However, there will be things that Periscope continues to update to make itself even more user friendly, thus making some of the things in this book out-of-date. It is best to stay on top of updates via Periscope. I do need to make the little disclaimer that I use an iPhone for my Periscopes. I also have a Word- Press blog site. So, I’m not a pro with Andriods or other blog formats. However, most of my tips, and advice are standard regardless of your phone or blog formatting. I just wanted to point that out in case you try to follow a tip on how to download your video using Quick Time. I’m sharing the steps from my mac, iPhone, and so on. 1 The Scoop on Scope Do know that the information and advice given in this book are based on my experiences and opinions, and is for informational purposes only. I’m a mommy blogger who loves Periscope, not an attorney or accountant. In no way am I guaranteeing you any monetary benefit just by following my tips. Be sure to seek professional advice before you act on anything that I published or rec- ommended. The earnings that I share with you are certainly not to be considered average. Many people make more — some will make nothing. So, I’m not guaranteeing the same results. I am an affiliate with several companies. So, some of the links within this book may direct you to an affiliate site. This simply means that I make a small commission off any purchases you make (at no additional cost to you). There are also links and references to third party companies and services within this book. Any of the information shared from or about them is based on my opinion, and experience thus far. I do not in any way assume responsibility or liability for any Third Party material, opinions, or services. Therefore, again, there is no guarantee of any success or earnings related to you or your business by using any of these Third Parties. This book is copyrighted. So even though I hope you LOVE this book and want to share all about it with your friends and colleagues, I do ask that you respectfully give them the link to get it themselves and not just forward it to them — since it’s copyrighted. If you would like to use the information in this book (to be reproduced, transmitted, or sold), in part or in whole, you are re- quired to receive my prior written consent. This book and the recommendations it contains are based on my own opinions and experienc- es. It’s always a good idea (in fact I highly recommend) for you the reader to do your own due diligence before making any business or financial decisions. The information, companies, products, and services that I refer to in this book should be independently verified by your own qualified professionals. By reading this book, you agree that myself and my company are not responsible for the success or failure of your business decisions relating to any information given in this guide. 2 The Scoop on Scope ABOUT THE AUTHOR risti Clover is new to the social media scene — and has taken Periscope by storm! Coming onto Periscope with no platform to start, she has grown her following to 1.5K in just under 2 months. Periscope has allowed Kristi opportunities to share her joy and enthusiasm with others. What’s more is she has had the opportunity to help and encourage others who have much larger platforms than her own get started and find success using it. Her “Periscope Pointers” are easy to Kimplement and have helped many overcome their fear of doing their first scope — and learn how to properly utilize this incredible new live streaming app to grow their business. On a personal note, Kristi is a Christian homeschool mom to five blessings ranging from teens to tots and wife to her high school crush. Aside from her family, she’s also passionate about ho- meschooling, creating family traditions, and finding new ways to run a more efficient home and school. Not surprisingly, you can usually find her at home trying to bring some order and fun into the mayhem of daily life. Kristi is a down-to-earth writer and energetic speaker who loves to share insights from her wonderful, yet sometimes challenging, experiences of being a homemaker and homeschool mom. Her tips are creative, practical, and help bring back some simplicity in the chaos of life and homes- chooling. She offers advice that goes beyond your typical “how-to’s” whether helping you with your home, homeschool, — or Periscope! Kristi blogs about her adventures in wifehood, mommyhood, and the fun to be found in homes- chooling at www.raisingclovers.com. You can also find Kristi onYouTube , Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, — and Periscope as @RaisingClovers! 3 The Scoop on Scope WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT KRISTI ON PERISCOPE ince we are just getting to know each other here, I thought I’d share what a few of my Peri- scope friends say about me on Scope. “I've been so inspired and motivated by watching Kristi's scopes. She brings so much energy and enthusi- Sasm in each scope. She always has interesting ideas, tips, and suggestions. I only follow