Titli
The Titli blog is where we write plain guides for anyone who talks to new people on video, in live streams or in chat. Each post tries to answer one real question well: how do I start a conversation, how do I stay safe, how do gifts work, how much data will this use? We keep the advice practical and honest, and we say so when something depends on you rather than on any app.
Below is a quick tour of what the guides cover, grouped by theme. The full list of posts follows underneath.
Staying safe online
Safety comes first because everything else depends on it. Meeting new people online can be great, but it helps to know the warning signs before you need them.
Start with how to make friends online safely, which covers spotting fake profiles, keeping your details private and knowing when to step away. Our safe video chat tips for women look at the specific risks women face on video apps, such as recording, blackmail and pressure to move to another app, and what to do about each.
For the settings side of things, read privacy settings on video chat apps. It explains which permissions and profile choices matter most. Together with the Titli Safety Centre, these posts give you a solid base.
Conversation skills
A video call with someone you have never met can feel awkward for the first ten seconds. A few simple habits make a big difference.
How to start a conversation with a stranger gives you openers that are not cringe and questions that keep things moving. Video chat etiquette covers the small things: lighting, background noise, eye contact and how to end a call politely.
If you want to get more comfortable speaking English, practising English on a video call shows how to use casual conversations as low-pressure practice. And if you have been feeling cut off, beating loneliness by talking to new people is a gentle, realistic look at how new conversations can help, and where their limits are.
Dating and romance
Plenty of adults use video calls to get to know someone they might like. Our dating guides cover that honestly. Start with first video date tips and conversation starters for dating. Before you share anything personal, read online dating red flags, how to stay safe on dating apps in India and how to spot romance scams. If you are weighing up formats, video dating vs swiping compares the two fairly. Then there are long-distance video date ideas, dating in Hindi, how to write a dating profile and how to look good on a video date. For everything dating in one place, see the Titli dating hub.
Live streaming and gifts
Live streams are a big part of Titli, whether you prefer to watch or to host.
How live streaming gifts work explains coins, animated gifts and what happens when you send one, so you can decide how much you want to spend. If you host, or want to, how to be a good live host covers planning a live, keeping chat friendly, inviting guests and handling difficult viewers with the moderation tools. Our live streaming page has the feature overview.
Practical app tips
Some questions are simply practical. Video call app data usage helps you understand how much mobile data calls and lives use, and how to manage it on a limited pack. For a full tour of the app, see how Titli works and our features overview.
Random chat, then and now
Many people came to video chat through Omegle. What happened to Omegle tells the story of why it shut down in November 2023 and what that means for anyone looking for a replacement. Our roundup of Omegle alternatives in India compares the options people ask us about, including Titli, as fairly as we can.
How we write these guides
We make Titli, so we have a point of view, and we are open about it. Our posts mention Titli where it is relevant, but the advice is meant to work wherever you chat. We do not publish invented statistics. When a post is about money, privacy or safety, we explain the trade-offs rather than promising outcomes. If something in a guide is out of date or unclear, tell us at genzphilam@gmail.com and we will fix it.
New guides are added over time. Browse the full list below.