Web anchors were a profession that performed entertainment programs on the Internet through live broadcasts or recorded videos to attract viewers to interact with them and obtain income sources such as gifts and sponsorship fees. The main sources of income for web streamers include the following: 1. Gifts and sponsorship fees: The audience can support the streamer's performance by giving gifts or participating in sponsored activities organized by the streamer. These fees were usually calculated based on the value of the gift or the number of participants. It was one of the main sources of income for online streamers. 2. Advertising sponsorship: Web streamers can cooperate with advertisers to place advertisements in their live broadcasts or videos. The advertisers would usually pay the streamer based on the exposure and clicks of the advertisement. 3. Sales of goods: Online streamers can introduce and sell various goods such as game props, clothing, food, etc. in the live broadcast. The streamer could use his own live broadcast room to display and promote goods to attract viewers to buy goods. 4. Popularity and traffic acquisition: Web anchors can attract viewers to increase their popularity and traffic through live content and interaction. This traffic could be converted into advertising sponsorship, merchandise sales, event participation, and other income. It should be noted that the nature of the job of a web anchor was usually hard. It required frequent live broadcasts or recording of videos to maintain a high level of performance and interaction with the audience. At the same time, online streamers also faced some legal and moral risks, such as violating copyright laws and invading other people's privacy.