Please, STOP asking people to screenshot your Snap code to add you as a friend. Use this link instead!

You can get yours by adding your username to the end of this URL:

• https://www.snapchat.com/add/YOURUSERNAME
  Here is mine example:
• https://www.snapchat.com/add/digitalmermaids

Once setup, this link will redirect to the Snapchat app and allow people to follow you. It only works on mobile, so don’t waste time promoting it on desktop.

For Viewers

• Be respectful
• Be helpful
• Engage with the broadcaster
• Engage with other viewers
• Don’t Mention your business unless prompted to do so
• Don’t post “Follow Me!’ during the broadcast

For Broadcasters

• Write a catchy Headline that will draw the view into your ‘scope
• Give an overview of your show
• Start welcoming viewers and engage with commenters
• Be authentic
• Ask views to share and give hearts if they wish

Simply put, Periscope enables you to “go live” via your mobile device anytime and anywhere. The app enables you to become your own “on the go” broadcasting station, streaming video and audio to any viewers who join your broadcast.

Periscope is an app that truly takes advantage of its mobile platform incorporating notifications and location as well as social sharing (on Twitter of course), live discussions and feedback. A Periscope broadcast in full swing is a truly interactive event: