Streaming guide
Starting Soon Screen Ideas give early viewers something to do
The first few minutes decide whether early viewers stick around. A static starting soon screen gives them nothing to do; these ideas turn the countdown into part of the show.
Ideas for your starting soon screen
A goal bar
Show today's follower or sub goal so early arrivals can start pushing it.
Open the soundboard
Let viewers play sounds while you get ready. You'll walk in to a chat already laughing.
Throw at the screen
Let viewers throw tomatoes at your starting soon art before you even arrive.
A pet that hosts
A stream pet reads TTS messages and keeps chat company until you're live.
Pick the first game
Run a chat vote on what you play first, with results on screen.
A countdown
A timer tells people exactly when you're starting, so they don't leave.
Design tips
- Keep your schedule and socials on screen; new viewers look for them.
- Play music you have the rights to stream.
- Keep it short. Five to ten minutes is plenty.
- Use the same scene for BRB breaks so the interactive layers keep working.
Questions
How long should a starting soon screen be?
Five to ten minutes gives notifications time to land without losing the people who arrive first.
Can viewers play sounds before I'm on camera?
Yes. As long as your Blerp browser source is in the starting soon scene, sounds, TTS and throws play there too.
Is it free?
Sounds, standard-voice TTS, goals, pets and extension throwables are free with Blerp. Starting a chat vote comes with Blerp Unlimited.
Can I keep my current design?
Yes. Add Blerp's browser source on top of your starting soon art. Interactive overlays
Updated October 29, 2026