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Slime videos exploded in popularity in the 2010’s and, although no longer quite as viral, retain an avid following of devoted fans. Slime ASMR or review channels on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms have millions of followers. For aspiring content creators and entrepreneurs, the slime ASMR market has great potential.
Slime videos are great for new business to get more customers. People aren’t keen on buying from shops without an honest slime review. Trust is an important factor in this niche community, which is why a key step in starting a slime business is creating videos of your products. People like seeing what your different slimes can do – how they feel and move, how they sound when played with.
Some Instagram and YouTube channels provide reviews of their own slimes and products from other shops, as well as ASMR-only content. But you don’t have to have your own slime shop to create slime content.
For aspiring content creators, slime ASMR videos are a great niche. People love ASMR videos, whether long form, short form, live streamed or pre-recorded. These videos require zero script-writing, no talking, and creators also have the added bonus of being able to maintain anonymity. Slime ASMR content is also, in a way, evergreen. It doesn’t need to stay ahead of the churn of fast fashion, gossip, or news. One video can be picked up and watched by viewers over and over again.
ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian response, refers to the pleasant sensation some people feel when exposed to specific satisfying sounds and imagery. It’s been described by some as a tingling feeling over their scalp. ASMR videos are known to help viewers with anxiety, depression, and insomnia by making people feel more relaxed.
Slime offers a wide range of soothing ASMR sounds depending on the type of slime, by fizzling, crunching, or makes popping noises. Most slimes sold around the world have the added benefit of satisfying visuals.
People find watching someone else slowly pull, knead, or use tools on slime very soothing. Some shops, like Peachybbies and Slime Fantasies, are incredibly creative with how their slimes look, including slime that looks like avocado toast. The more interesting or elaborate the slime kit, the more oddly satisfying it is to watch them destroyed through play.
Scoop ratings are also a subcategory of slime ASMR videos, where creators rate each slime’s “scoopability”, or how well they can be molded by an ice cream scooper. These also produce a number of enjoyable ASMR sounds.
Viewers expect different standards from slime ASMR and review videos. High quality visuals and audio are the cornerstone to a great slime channel. That means that you’ll have to take certain steps to win new fans and keep viewers happy.
Set up bright lighting. Your viewers want to be able to see the charms, texture, and colors of each slime. For that, you need either great natural light at a window table, or good ring lighting. Lighting matters a lot more than getting an expensive camera or video editing software.
Give genuine reviews. Viewers in the slime community value honesty over everything else. If you’re not a fan of a slime, let your viewers know! Likewise, if you love a shop’s slime, let them know and tag their social media handles.
Invest in your sound quality. Use a condenser microphone with high sensitivity and low self-noise, which makes it better equipped to pick up quiet noises. Where you position your mic is a matter of trial and error, because your room will have unique acoustics. However, you can avoid echo by using absorbers like curtains, pillows, and carpets.
Talk, or don’t talk – it’s up to you. Some slime reviewers like to narrate over their review, while others play calming royalty-free music to create ambience. Some popular channels record in quiet rooms and let the ASMR sounds take the front seat. You can introduce details onscreen by adding overlays – like lower third text or a talking points overlay.
Keep everything clean. Make sure your hands and fingernails are tidy and free of dirt, since they will be getting a lot of screen time under unforgiving lights. Some creators like to get manicures to match the theme of the slime review video. Avoid clutter in your shooting space – having trash in the way makes it hard to play with your slime and distracts viewers.
Create a regular posting schedule. Staying consistent with when you post attracts more fans, and makes your videos more algorithm friendly. This means deciding whether you’re going to post daily, or several times a week.
Make the most of social media. Convert your longer videos on YouTube and Twitch into short form videos that can be posted on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. This expands your reach and increases the chances of your channel being discovered. Add a social loop overlay to your live streams so that your viewers can find you on other platforms.
Most live streamers and video content creators rely on ad revenue as their main source of monetization. However, people watch ASMR content for soothing sounds, and won’t appreciate a calm video being broken up by loud, intrusive ads.
Luckily, the slime community is made up of generous fans who often look for ways to donate to creators. Use a donation loop ticker and add links to your social media profiles, so your viewers know how best to support you. Advertise your Patreon in the video caption to attract more paid subscribers.
You can also look for partnerships and sponsors for your slime ASMR channel, and thank them by displaying logos onscreen during the livestream. Uno has several sponsorship overlays that fit seamlessly with your streaming software and streaming platform.
With these tips and our extensive library of professional-looking, fully-customizable overlays, you should be ready to start creating your first slime ASMR video! Sign up to overlays.uno today and start using any of our overlays for free. You can also join our Discord channel to engage with other content creators using uno to get help and advice, and chat to our support team directly for free.
