Don't Ignore This! Here's Why You Should Diagnose Your Livestream!

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Hi Seller, have you ever experienced fluctuating Livestream performance? Want to know what works or doesn’t for your account during Live sessions and how to improve your Livestream strategy for optimal results?
Don’t worry, because today we’ll uncover how to diagnose and address various Livestream challenges. Get ready, and let’s explore the world behind the scenes to ensure every Livestream session runs smoothly! 🎥✨

First, let’s understand how your Livestream can get recommended!

To know which metrics you can analyze and improve, let’s first learn how Live sessions can get recommended!
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Livestreaming can be recommended based on several performance metrics, including:
MetrikDefinitionFormula
GMV per mille (GPM)GMV per 1000 PVmeasures the efficiency of a Livestream in generating GMV.GPM = ERR x CTR x C_O x AOV x 1000
Enter room rate (ERR)The percentage of users who view live streaming and convert into viewers.Users who enter the Livestream room / reach * 100%
Click through rate (CTR)The percentage of viewers who click on the product link.Click/PV * 100%
Check out rate (C_O rate)The percentage of viewers who make a purchase.Payments / clicks * 100%
Average order value (AOV)The average amount spent per transaction.Total GMV / Total pesanan
InteractionMeasures how actively viewers interact during the Livestream.Total interactions during the Livestream session.
Stay durationThe average time viewers spend watching the livestream.Total watch time / Number of viewers

What can we diagnose?

Once you understand the metrics affecting live performance, you can analyze, review, and improve these 3 areas:
  1. Traffic

To diagnose traffic further, you need to open the Live Console in Seller Center > Live Console
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(This screenshot is for reference only and uses a test account with dummy data. The actual appearance and features may vary.)
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MetricsDon'ts!Do!
Enter room rate (ERR)
  • Content presentation is unclear and boring.
  • Content description is unappealing.
  • Early interaction with the audience is unsatisfactory.
Livestream background is uninteresting or messy.
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Interactions
  • Not focused when interacting with the audience
  • Tends not to respond to the audience
None
  • Interact as often as possible; more interaction increases the chances of your live being recommended and drawing more viewers.
  • Use promotional features like Flash Sales and Live Giveaways to encourage interaction.
  • Respond to comments promptly.
  • Encourage viewers to like the livestream or tap the screen.
  1. Product

Review process, product selection, and launch strategy aligned with data and target audience are crucial for a successful live session. Ensure each product shown is relevant and strategically chosen to enhance viewer engagement and increase sales opportunities.
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(This screenshot is for reference only and uses a test account with dummy data. The actual appearance and features may vary.)
✨ Check out strategies to boost your traffic!
MetricsDon'ts!Do!
Click through rate (CTR)
  • Poor product detail page quality
  • Non-competitive pricing
  • Not aligned with target audience
  • Weak Call-to-Action
Never pin products
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Check out rate (C_O rate)
  • No promotions offered
  • Poor product explanation
  • Non-competitive pricing
  • Create urgency for the audience, such as:
    • "Why should you buy this product?" > Highlight the product’s Unique Selling Points and provide solutions to common problems.
    • "Why buy now?" > Limited-time promotions.
    • Optimize images and descriptions.
    • Use countdown gimmicks > Limited stock/promotion ending soon.
Other strategies:
StrategyDo!
Product selection compositionTry organizing various types of products into your live product selection as follows:
  • Traffic Puller Product: Discounted items, new arrivals, products with Flash Sales.
  • Favorite Products: Bestsellers, popular items in your store.
  • High-Margin Products: Items with low discount levels and high margins, which effectively drive GMV and boost sales.
Product Order During DemonstrationMonitor the Live Console to know when to showcase each product!image
Tailor the content to your audience.
  • Use audience data analysis as a reference to understand your target market based on demographics (age, gender, interests, etc.).
  1. Content

Reviewing content is crucial for analyzing live streaming performance. Engaging visual content boosts traffic, attracts more viewers, and makes the livestream more frequently recommended.
StrategyDo!
Content review
  • Ensure the live room setup is tidy and well-lit.
  • The host should have excellent speaking skills.
  • The host should have a distinctive personality and be able to create a lively atmosphere.
  • The delivery should be tailored to the target audience.
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Key points:
  • Arrange the on-screen appearance.
  • Prioritize product placement.
  • Ensure products are clearly visible (not obscured by text).Pastikan produk terl

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Live Diagnosis Workflow

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Set benchmark

Establishing benchmarks by comparing Livestreaming performance metrics helps identify areas for improvement, best practices, and optimization opportunities. Steps for setting benchmarks:
  1. Identify the areas to benchmark.
  2. Determine the standards for comparison.
  3. Collect data.
  4. Analyze and compare.

Diagnose the Livestream

To organize the diagnosis, follow these steps:
  1. Compare two livestreams based on data from the Live Console (one with good performance and one with poor performance).
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Livestreaming A (After)
Livestreaming B (Before)
(This screenshot is for reference only and uses a test account with dummy data. The actual appearance and features may vary.)
  1. Take notes to compare key metrics:
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  1. Evaluate key metrics:
    1. Engagement
MetricsLivestream A
Livestream B
Comment
204
602 (Nearly 3 times more than LS A)
Opening
Invite viewers to comment, like, and share for 1-2 minutes.
Invite viewers to comment, like, and share for over 5 minutes.
Comment answered
Only 1 host reads and responds to comments (takes longer).
There are 2 hosts who read and respond to comments.
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Gimmick
None
Using "Giveaway" sticker
  1. Conversion
    MetricsLivestream A
    Livestream B
    Click through rate (CTR)30.70%35.95%
    Order created1.79%2.36%
    PromotionThe host frequently mentions flash sales and discounts but doesn't create a sense of urgency for checkout.The host creates a sense of urgency for checkout.
    1. Product Differentiation
      MetricsLivestream A
      Livestream B
      Product SelectionOnly explains products based on viewer comments/requests.
      • Display traffic-driving products at the beginning of the live session.
      • Implement product strategies while still addressing viewer requests.
      • Maintain a clear order for product demonstrations.
      Product ExplanationFrequently switching products during the live session.
      • Products are explained thoroughly.
      • Each product is discussed for 5-10 minutes.
      Product pinned
      • Randomly pinning products.
      • Occasionally pinning less popular products.
      Frequently pin top traffic-driving products alongside other high-traffic or high-GMV products.
      1. Content Quality
        MetricsLivestream A
        Livestream B
        Watch duration43 seconds50 seconds
        Crew1 host2 (host & co-host), help each other create the atmosphere
        Host qualityThe host focuses solely on the product without providing promotional information to drive conversions.The host explains products in detail, actively provides promotions, creates urgency, and engages interactively.
        Set-up LiveOrdinaryDisplays engaging banners/signs, such as:"Discounts up to 60%"

        No great livestreaming history? Don’t worry!

        Don’t worry if you don’t have a strong livestreaming history yet. You can compare and analyze livestream performance using the Live Inspiration feature in Seller Center!
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        ❓ What should we do next?
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        Now that you have a deep understanding of livestream metrics and strategies, you're ready to enhance your Live performance. Keep experimenting and optimizing every aspect, from product selection to audience interaction. Remember, livestream success depends on careful analysis and precise execution. Good luck, and may each livestream session become more successful! 🚀🎥