Question / Help buffering for viewers

[Coolguy6868]

I like to stream at 720p. my internet is great but i was wondering what i can do to make less buffering for viewers with lower internet speed. Here are some questions and any tips would be cool :)

-Does changing bitrate higher or lower affect viewers buffering?
-does raising or lowering fps have any benefits? I see lots of guys using like 60 fps or whatever. to me it seems like a waste because I havent seen any benefits
-seems like when i drop to 480 instead of 720p less buffering occurs but i just hate how it looks

also under advanced, x264 cpu preset set at faster has improved my stream quality greatly and hasnt seem to affect anything in a negative way

Thanks for the help!

 

[RisupFIN]

I think it's not about your internet if it's buffering for viewers. It's about their internet.

 

[Lain]

It's almost always bitrate. If you're using a high bitrate, some people with distant or weak internet connections can't view it as easily and will experience buffering. I had this happen to me with a friend viewing my stream who lives out in the caribbean.