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Instagram Live Stream Preparation Checklist
Don't get caught with blurry video or disconnected audio. Complete this 11-point pre-broadcast audit to host a professional, high-converting Instagram Live.
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Pinned Comment & Call to Action
Pin this comment as soon as your Live starts so viewers who join late immediately know what to do:
1. Hardware & Audio Environment
Wipe camera lens (removes greasy finger smudges that blur video)
Mount phone vertically at eye-level on a stable tripod
Turn on "Do Not Disturb" to prevent incoming phone calls from disconnecting the Live
Connect external microphone (Lapel mic or AirPods for clean audio without room echo)
Ensure device is plugged into a charger or has at least 80% battery
2. Pinned Comment & Sales Funnel
Draft your Pinned Comment with your trigger keyword (e.g. "Comment VIP for the link")
Verify your automated DM workflow is live on SendMeLink
Set a clear, benefit-driven Live Stream Title before pressing Go Live
3. Pre-Live Promotion & Warm-Up
Post a Story with an Instagram Live countdown sticker 30-60 mins prior
Prepare 3 seed questions to answer during the initial 2-minute audience ramp-up
Have a glass of water nearby
Automate Comment Replies During Your Live
You can't type links in DMs while speaking live to camera. Let SendMeLink automatically deliver your links the second viewers comment during your broadcast.
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