NEW(ish) APP ALERT, Clubhouse!
Have you heard of it yet? So far it’s only on IOS (Apple Products), but soon enough Android (fingers crossed). It’s an audio online app. Like a “conversational podcast.” Also, a good way to think of it is as a conference room format.
The great thing about the app is that because it’s voice-based, that “vanity matrix” is removed. Go on, makeup-free, and in PJs! You won’t be judged. And because you aren’t seen there’s not an issue of popping in and out of rooms.
Things to Know-
Know where your “Mic” is.
Microphone icon bottom right, make sure to “mute it when called to the stage,” but when entering the room you are automatically muted and added to the “audience.”
Brown Circle Around Bio Image = Speaking
Green Dot = Speaker/Moderatior
Party Hat = Newbie to the App
Mic Flash = People Agreeing/Clapping for someone’s comment.
Hand (Wave) = Submitting Request to “Be on Stage” to Speak.
Green (+) = Ping People into your Room.
Nothing wrong with pinging friends that you know would like the subject. It’s easy to ignore.
For the Listener/Learner-
As said above, it’s nice the app always automatically mutes you when entering the room. But, when entering the “stage” make sure you mute your mic.
When coming to stage make sure to bring value or be asking a question.
Easy to leave the room. No one will be offended, just use the “Peace Hand” to exit room silently. You will still be in the room and chat still running if you just close the app.
Find things you like by putting “interests” in or by joining clubs. Follow similar people.
Speaker-
Pick someone to moderate a room with.
Easy to do! Pick a topic, you can talk about anything or anyone at any time. There isn’t a topic or time restriction on the app.
Create a Clear Title! Clear Over Clever!
Joining Clubs. You can create a room within your group.
You can also speak in a “hallway” for friends.
Good to Plan Ahead. It allows it to be in the Clubhouse Calendar and a chance for you to advertise ahead of time.
Give Value! You are only speaking 5-10 minutes and then opening the room for the audience to discuss and ask questions. Doing this makes you the expert in that topic.
“Reset the Room” - you will need to pull down the screen to reset the room for those entering the room. Repeat the topic and who is speaking when announcing “resetting the room.”
“PTR” - Pull to Refresh
Remember to repeat “Call To Action” (Example - “DM me at Instagram”)
Bio Tips-
First 3 Lines Most Important because when people see you in a room and do a quick tap those are seen. Those are the lines seen the easiest/first with quick glances.
Call to Action Needed!
Answer these - “Who You Are,” “What You Do,” “Why You Do It,” & “How to Work with You.”
Make sure to Link your Social Media (Instagram/Twitter).
There are no clickable links, so this is why Social Media links are important. But, if you have a short link that easy to type out in the bio that is a plus. Use a site like bitly if you need your link shortened.
Change your Bio Often! The great thing about Clubhouse is you can change your Bio and Image fast and super easy to fit the Clubhouse Room topic you are in. Don’t be afraid to change it fast and often.
*Another thing that is different with this app is that there are no dm’s on Clubhouse. This is why filling out your bio will be key, especially things like linking your Instagram.
What do you think? Ready to join? Ready to host a room? Let me know!
