Content:
- How to add target overlays in OBS Studio using StreamElements
- Step 1 – Create an Advanced Goal Widget
- Step 2 Paste the link into your OBS scenes.
- Step 3: Edit the Extended Goal Widget
- Summarizing
Having overlay goals in your stream like sub-goals, subscriber goals, etc. is one of the best ways to encourage viewers to take more action in your stream . If you want more followers, add a target. If you want more followers, add a target. If you combine the goal with some benefit to the community, once the goal is reached, this is a great way to increase the rate at which you gain followers and subscribers.
Let’s get started and see how you can add targets to OBS Studio using the Stream Elements extension.
How to add target overlays in OBS Studio using StreamElements
You will need a StreamElements account to set these targets. If you haven’t created one yet, you can do so at Streamelements.com. After setting up your account, follow these steps: Luckily, StreamElements comes with target widgets that make this process easier.
Step 1 – Create an Advanced Goal Widget
The first thing we need to do is create an Extended Target widget. To do this, go to the StreamElements toolbar -> Streaming Tools -> Overlay Gallery -> Widget -> Extended Target Widget.
Choose whether you want to create a new overlay or add it to an existing overlay. In this example, I’m going to create a new overlay. We can then add the target as a separate source to everything else in OBS Studio.
Click “Continue” and give the target widget a name -> “Create Overlay”.
Step 2 Paste the link into your OBS scenes.
You will now be given a link which we need to paste into OBS Studio.
Copy the link and open OBS Studio. In OBS Studio go to Sources -> + -> Browser . Give your browser source a name and click OK. You will be prompted with the screen below.
Paste the URL we copied from Stream Elements into the URL field and click OK.
You will now see your target appear inside your scene.
Step 3: Edit the Extended Goal Widget
Now you’ll want to edit the goal widget to your liking. To do this, open Stream Elements and navigate to Streaming Tools -> My Overlays. Select the overlay we created in the previous step and click Edit. This will open the overlay editor.
When you click “Goal Widget: Mr Boost” it will display all the goal settings available to you. You have the option to display two different targets at the same time. You can choose from:
- Number of viewers
- Followers
- To your health
- Donations
- Count
In the settings, I would recommend removing the channel name and disabling the display of the user’s avatar and user alias.
You can then change your goal to All Time, This Month, or This Week.
You can then set all of your goals to the specific amount you want them to be.
If you want to change the font, theme, etc., this can also be done in this section.
If you scroll down to the very bottom, you will see the goal video. If you have a custom video that you want to play when the goal is reached, you can change it in this section.
When you update an item, it will automatically update back to OBS Studio, ready to start your broadcast.
That’s all. You can move the target and place it inside the scene according to your needs. When you have followers or subscribers, etc., the target will automatically update the insider OBS.
Check out 12 subgoal ideas for your stream
Summarizing
You should now be able to set goals on your stream and encourage viewers to get more involved in your stream, whether it’s by subscribing, subscribing, or donating. Make sure your goal isn’t too unrealistic or it will undermine the goal.
I would recommend setting a weekly goal that is realistic, as the closer the goal is, the more motivated viewers will be to take action. Enjoy reaching your goals faster than ever with live streaming.