If I started over on twitch, I would gear my livestream content to be used as youtube content. Meaning, I would come up with ideas for compelling youtube videos beforehand, prep whatever I need to do it live, then do it live. Which then that stream would be chopped up into the said video ideas. I'd then further edit them and create shorts.
Hey it’s my plan! lol I just did my first stream last night. Today after work ima chop it up and try atleast 1 RUclips video outta it and some shorts for RUclips and TikTok.
The bit about not being a degenerate was much appreciated. Shouldn't have to be said, but unfortunately it does. Great video, keep killin' it and enjoy Hawaii.
That ending message is the reason why I watch your RUclips videos. Thank you so much for encouraging and empowering others to be positive in today's troubled world. Godspeed to you, Harris.
As a fairly new RUclipsr/ Streamer I will wholeheartedly say that your videos give the best advice. When I first started back in March of this year I binged almost all of your suggestions, streaming, lighting etc. videos and it opened my eyes to the complexity of it all. I started with just an Xbox and with the help of friends and small sponsorships I have a pc. Thank you for all of the tips that got me where I am now :)
I started streaming about a year ago. Affiliated after 4 months, and just got over 200 followers. I still wait for videos like these so i can learn more on what i can do better
I've been fortunate with me streaming as a "bonus" on twitch, to my normal long form content on youtube. Might only average 40-50 viewers per stream, but the conversations we have are so much fun. And I make a little side-money doing it. I don't even know how to "plan" something that could turn into a clip or short. Wouldn't even know where to begin to think about that. Sometimes funny things happen. I clip them, turn them into vertical format and share them on all the other platforms. But I don't put a priority into it. Hope my strategy continues to work for a while :)
For the clip automation, the Twitch plugin has a clip function that will take a 30 second clip of your stream. I've usually been able to clip the moment I wanted to clip and even if the clip wasn't quite correct, I have the the ability to go from the clip right to the spot in my stream the moment happened and clip what I wanted from there.
This is very useful, I stop streaming after college and lately i've been trying to get back into it, but it harder now when my music career has taking a big spike!
Thank you for always trying to help the smaller creator Harris, I’ve already put into action some of what you’ve said in this video which makes me now think I’m on the right path :) I use to stream 3x times a week and try to be live for 4 hours each time on twitch but truth be told that wasn’t good for me, it just wasn’t possible with my daily routine sadly but since I moved over to RUclips I’ve started streaming once a week for about 2 hours and have already noticed a positive difference + I have the time to create 3x long form videos each week on top of that. I’m going to see what 2x streams a week is like for me next on this platform and then start getting back into YT Shorts and recycle that content into TikToks :)
you make anime reaction content lol the easiest thing on the planet harris has done nothing but fail as a live streamer, why would you take his advice? All your youtube videos have outrageously low views lol you need to do something else with actual creative integrity besides watching anime.
FOR MAKING TWITCH CLIPS: No stream deck or similar periph? Dont want to download software onto your device? Can’t/don’t want to physically write down timestamps? Do this instead (tho I def recommend the stream deck): Bring up the alarm on your phone and open the Stopwatch option. Hit start the same time you go live. Every time you want to mark a “Clip Later” spot, hit the “Lap” button in the app. Voila! A list of all the timestamps you want to look at after stream. I’m pretty sure on the iPhone you can even make it a widget that will show on your Lock Screen, but I could be mistaken. Oh, and no need to worry about closing the app. The Stopwatch will continue running until you hit “Stop.”
As an indivdual that streams to literal no one and too lazy to try and make an effort to expand whatever it is I'm doing is honestly gonna stay that way cause of the way I am. But I'll take these tips with some salt, consideration and hopefully I'll attempt to apply them in the future. Much love & much respect to the streaming daddy!
I don't stream to anybody either no matter what tips I apply nothing works, but I do because it's fun. Somedays a little less fun than others because I feel crazy talking to myself but, the internet/streaming is like high school...a popularity contest so oh well.
Found my 2 platforms, RUclips and TikTok 😊 I only stream 1 day a week on YT and do long from videos and chop them both up for shots and TikToks. I think I’m alright considering 😅 always appreciate your videos Harris, hope you enjoy Hawaii
@@krazielplays dope! 😊 I appreciate that! I currently stream simulation games every Monday nights at 9pm AEST (Sydney Australia time) I’m looking to add another day and time for my USA audience very soon 😊
Harris saying that bit at the end wins 2023. Something I have said while live, and in other content too many times to count and I love that someone with an actual platform finally said it. So thank you, because more people need to stop basing content on "If I get a million views who cares who gets hurt?" Love it, if we are ever in LA at the same time I'll buy you some Trejo's tacos, best food ever.
The ending was amazing in much needed in todays world where everything is a problem. Keep up your amazing videos i have been watching your videos for years!!
Just started streaming last month, after knowing that I’m no longer fit to work as per normal coz my spine got severely fractured. I spent almost $1k for streaming equipments. The reason I stream; I love gaming and I hope by streaming, I able to earn some money. I did those tips mentioned in this vid; Tips #1 ,#2 and , #4 but I still have 0 viewers everytime I stream in both Twitch and TikTok. I’m still learning how to improve myself on streaming. Gaining followers and viewers takes some time. I’ve read a guy streaming for more than 5 years but still with 0 viewers everytime he streams. I have finally know that making money by streaming ain’t that easy. PS: That last message almost got me teared up bruhh. Appreciate the advice :’)
Two notable quotes: "In a world of increasing darkness, please choose to be a light." I vibe with that - though, it sure seems the almighty algorithm does not. This is a reflection of society, to an extent. There's only one way we can change that... STOP CLICKING EVIL STUFF "A father to child talk from your stream daddy." LOL I'm just gonna leave that one where it sits. Thank you for the advice, daddy. No, but really, I do appreciate when big names do stuff like this.
Dude, I've been watching your content for years now, and I have to say - nothing has made me value you and your content more than hearing Tip #5 today. Thanks for being awesome. In a world of click bait and bad behavior attention grabs, hearing #5 expressed verbally, directly, and with visuals identifying the problematic behavior you're speaking against, it makes me glad I've be been a fan of yours for so long. Keep crushing it.
That last point has been mentioned in the comments a lot already. But yeah, that's one that I totally resonate with. In a world filled with content that hurts others, in any way, being the light in someone's day is incredibly valuable. Thanks for the tips man!
Sizzle looks to only be for shooters, which is unfortunate, since I have a variety to content I play or stream. Would have been great to have a way to upload a YT playthrough video and find highlights this way. Oh well.
i effin love this Harris.. your the true goat for continuing to provide us with better tactics and formulas' to better increase our brand awareness and growth.. honestly this is coming from a small content creator aka an artist trying to grow on large scale your knowledge is what keeps me still grinding even when i have under 100 followers across all platforms. i did the exact thing you said not to do which is post on every platform(facebook, instagram, tik tok,rarely on twitter but yes i was posting on all of them and that didnt do anything but make me feel like im going backwards rather than forward. keep up with the amazing work you do. but side note can you make a vod on how to grow with each platform or at least your suggestions.. i believe this type of vod will do alot of ppl justice and really give them a foundation to start off of..
I watched this specifically to see if he would mention the tactic i chose lol which is ofcourse multistreaming. i was very against it as well for a long time and i will admit not all viewers love the idea but it helps in growth . I am a content creator that technically has 2 communities and i was always stressing myself out on how much to do where and would feel bad when id leave people out cause i would be on the opposite platform. i made the change to multistreaming 2 years ago and its honestly really beneficial for a creator. especially if your like myself and do edited content plus stream content.
Good message. Solid video. I don't think I have it in me for streaming anymore these days but there's still opportunities out there for those that go about it the right way.
Solid advice here! I've been very sporadic with trying to stream (not trying to become super popular but just create a space for people who are interested in watching me). I especially like the advice about focusing on TWO specific platforms only and the rest being automated and multi-streaming.
Love that last tip. My son grew up watching that era of “it’s just a joke man” humor where it’s funnier if it’s mean. :/ I really regret letting him watch those type of gamers and streamers.
Harris is like a brother to me. Even though we've never met, I knew word for word what this video would address. Thanks for reminding me how lazy I am. But in all honesty, do what our Senpai says. He is 100% right! Thanks stream Daddy 😂
Thank you for always reminding me to "Like" I always get so invested in the millions of thoughts you inspire that I often forget. (: Been doing the notebook trick for so long, but never heard anyone suggest it before!
Tip No. 5 is absolutely correct! THANK YOU for bringing that to our attention. Those kinds of insights are SO import, yet SO lacking. Thank you Harris.
I love how Harris in Tip#5 indirectly addressed how Ramsey Khalid Ismael's recent toxicity landed him in Japan's jail, without actually referring to him by name and even mentioning the incident, but instead made it a "By a Kind Streamer" PSA 😂
This is the best Twitch on the internet. Especially the part of "Focus on Two Platforms". I used to try and put the same love into Twitch, TikTok, RUclips, and Instagram but it quickly led to burn out and each platform suffering. Great video!
If I weren't already subscribed, I'd have definitely hit that subscribe button after that final tip. Love the positivity. Keep spreading that. Thank you for being awesome.
I've only been on the streaming scene a couple of months but from the start i made a key promise that my content would not just be gaming so its not - brought in my own creative stuff + hoping for more podcasts. I never just wanted to do gaming as my main focus is my works as an author so have a mix of youtube, twitch + other socials but yes trying to manage all of that is challenging so i did have to pull back on a couple. Honestly wish i found your channel sooner :).
Dude. Your last words of advice here are AMAZING. I loved the tips but just the notion of reminding people to bring value to those around them is really special and I couldn't agree more. My motivation as a streamer is to move people emotionally with music or comedy and I am happy that it matches your instruction.
While I think there's a lot of value in this video, there's a line in here that really rubs me the wrong way. "...and you're not going to be making any money. You might as well not be live at all." I think this statement is all dependent on the person's end goal of making money. However, for someone like me, who has never prioritized that, it feels like this statement is saying "if you're not making money, you don't belong." I have a feeling it wasn't meant to sound like that, but it's how it comes off. There are people on every platform who don't necessarily prioritize making money or seeing their follower count grow. Some just do it for the fun of it, even to an empty stream
You’re totally right, and that’s an awesome reason to stream. I make videos for streamers who want to grow and this video is for streamers who want to grow. This video just isn’t made for you, and that’s ok 👍🏼
Wait you’re a genius I never thought of using my stream as content on RUclips. I focus on RUclips, Twitch and Twitter and recording with OBS while streaming then editing a hype clip afterwards with Davinci Resolve and using Affinity Photo 2 to make the thumbnail then share it on Twitter is a fantastic idea. Your advice is straight forward and fantastic man keep it up!
I find myself in a strange sort of limbo between streams on Twitch (where I get gifted subs, donation and tips) and RUclips where I get views and steadier (albeit slow) growth. I still feel like discoverability on Twitch is the devil's dog's flea's butthole, but there is no denying the "kick your shoes off, and chill however" attitude the place has for content. On RUclips I feel that everything, from community posts, to shorts, to streams has to be this deliberate marketing campaign geared for the sole purpose of panning for gold. There are times when I just want to do on YT what i do on Twitch... be relaxed.
Thanks for all of this, especially that last part. Darkness is prevalent in the universe, light is special and finite. Be the light, we need more light.
I recently came across your channel as I'm starting a Twitch gaming channel where I chat about faith, life and related topics with my audience. It's a little intimidating but your videos give me the motivation and confidence to jump in. Thanks bro!✌
All I wanna say is thank you, you're one of the people I watch that gives me inspiration and spark to make my dreams into reality. I hope to create an amazing community one day that is nothing but positive, and this is the push I needed to start. Hope to be able to play with you one day, stay awesome!
I’ve been streaming for 8 or so years, very close to quitting as get like 5 viewers or less average so hopefully once I’ve watched this video it’s some motivation!
@@NaudVanDalen I’ve always streamed because I enjoy interacting with viewers and playing the game, you’re not going to make a ton with low viewers like myself. The thing is I’m literally seeing no growth in like 8 years. I can’t remember exactly but I think I streamed for like 60 hours in last month or maybe it was July and made £30. Only saying that month as I remember checking. Some months I make a little more, some I make less. Depends on how many donations but what I will say is the majority come from like a few regular donators. Its expected not to make much with low viewers I just wish I’d grow as whilst I stream because I enjoy it as I’m getting older I realise doing something like daily and seeing no success is a sign of needing to change stuff or quit. Currently taking a few days off whilst deciding what to do.
I love these kind of videos or short tutorials if you will. It is more for everyone and it is hard not to repeat things from the past, but sometimes it is good to do that. It's a confirmation that things may or may not have changed :) Keep these up. I love referring to your channel and clips whenever people ask me for help, which they do.... a lot :D
I realized the whole streaming less thing and that’s been my biggest thing this year. I used to stream 3-4 times a week, but now it’s more like 1-2 so I can work in content. I think it’s overall helped my channel but I still have a long way to go
Thanks for this! I was wondering about your the switch from Twitch to RUclips you did but then saw you were back also on Twitch, so wasn't sure if something changed. Maybe I missed that video. Thanks for the end part man, like really. The whole idea of doing stupid crap or being absurd just to get views is what isn't just destroying social media, but society as a whole. Trying to get some good content out there for people :)
Yeah I've been thinking about going "stuff it" and multistreaming. It just seems too limiting staying just on Twitch now ayway. Gotta figure all that stuff out and working on doing clips better than I have since as it is, the only clips I do have are just old stream stuff thrown up that friends have clipped for me
Thank you for the advice as always. I tend to stream to twitch but am thinking of expanding over to youtube as well. My fiancee and I have a blast playing together, so I hope that I can make others smile with my content.
I thought you fell off my RUclips home page, but here you are. Glad to see that face! From my personal experience when I first started trying to stream 4 years ago... All of these are so damn spot on it's crazy. (I took off to stop and focus on family.. please don't take this as self promo lol.) BUT. Tip #3 is CRUCIAL. Limit your damn hours! Do NOT overload yourself. I had the mindset of "OH I NEED TO STREAM EVERYDAY FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE TO GET SEEN!" do not fall into that mindset.... Set a STRICT schedule. Does that work for some people? Absolutely. My buddy streamed for ONE DAY; his first ever stream on twitch, and got raided with a party of 50, like wtf lol. He decided to not continue immediately after and tried force feeding people to my channel. Which I said no, ride your bandwagon, you got picked for the raid, that's your moment. But seriously, STRICT SCHEDULE. If you want to use twitch streaming as your recording, limit your streams to 2-3 hours, and 2-3 days a week, with good gameplay or content, use that VOD and edit it for youtube, tiktok, whatever. Remember, the longer you stream, the more you have to edit. Since I plan to get back into streaming (whenever that happens), I already have my schedule laid out, Mon/Wed/Fri, 1-3 hours of good content gameplay. Whatever I play is what I play. I use the days in between for editing and whatever else I need. If I don't have good content from the streams I did, so be it. I have the next stream day to try again. That just gives me a day off from editing, or a day to catch up on editing. 100% stick to 2 platforms. If you like youtube, stream to it. Don't feel obligated to pick twitch because "that's where people go to stream" Be different. Do your own thing. AND DEAR GOD TIP #5. Harris explained this perfectly. Just listen to him serenade those ear drums.
AND STOP BUYING EXPENSIVE GEAR AS A NEW STREAMER. You'll likely not use it to it's full potential. By all means if you want a good looking stream, and you can afford it, sure why not, but you'll likely not use it to it's full potential until you get bigger. Meaning, mirrorless camera, XLR mic, etc... Just stick to the basics and learn the basics. I use a Avermedia PW513, and a AT2020+ USB microphone. it just works.
for engagement. Love the videos, always informative, but in this video I heard the word that is my absolute top pet peeve. you said "donator" when it's "donor". Donator is nonstandard but we hear it everywhere.
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If I started over on twitch, I would gear my livestream content to be used as youtube content. Meaning, I would come up with ideas for compelling youtube videos beforehand, prep whatever I need to do it live, then do it live. Which then that stream would be chopped up into the said video ideas. I'd then further edit them and create shorts.
I'm pretty sure he said that.
The 'Ludwig Method', it's worked great for him. And he still does it, and it still works, and he's still growing.
Literally what I told my buddy
I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time but it is time consuming for sure
Hey it’s my plan! lol I just did my first stream last night. Today after work ima chop it up and try atleast 1 RUclips video outta it and some shorts for RUclips and TikTok.
The bit about not being a degenerate was much appreciated. Shouldn't have to be said, but unfortunately it does. Great video, keep killin' it and enjoy Hawaii.
Yeah I really enjoyed the last point and wasn’t expecting it - didn’t surprise me since it’s Harris but it was a very nice touch.
We really need to stop making stupid people famous.
Amen
A welcome reminder, agreed!
Much respect for this part.
That ending message is the reason why I watch your RUclips videos. Thank you so much for encouraging and empowering others to be positive in today's troubled world. Godspeed to you, Harris.
That last one was super nice and heart warming, keep being awesome Harris
Stream Daddy keeping it wholesome. Preach!
As a fairly new RUclipsr/ Streamer I will wholeheartedly say that your videos give the best advice. When I first started back in March of this year I binged almost all of your suggestions, streaming, lighting etc. videos and it opened my eyes to the complexity of it all. I started with just an Xbox and with the help of friends and small sponsorships I have a pc. Thank you for all of the tips that got me where I am now :)
I started streaming about a year ago. Affiliated after 4 months, and just got over 200 followers. I still wait for videos like these so i can learn more on what i can do better
Same here
food luck guys! It's gonna be hard, but if you will not give up, you can do this!
I've been fortunate with me streaming as a "bonus" on twitch, to my normal long form content on youtube. Might only average 40-50 viewers per stream, but the conversations we have are so much fun. And I make a little side-money doing it. I don't even know how to "plan" something that could turn into a clip or short. Wouldn't even know where to begin to think about that. Sometimes funny things happen. I clip them, turn them into vertical format and share them on all the other platforms. But I don't put a priority into it.
Hope my strategy continues to work for a while :)
For the clip automation, the Twitch plugin has a clip function that will take a 30 second clip of your stream. I've usually been able to clip the moment I wanted to clip and even if the clip wasn't quite correct, I have the the ability to go from the clip right to the spot in my stream the moment happened and clip what I wanted from there.
This is very useful, I stop streaming after college and lately i've been trying to get back into it, but it harder now when my music career has taking a big spike!
Congrats
@@XSonPH Thank you, Been one hell of a journey since it started
Thank you for always trying to help the smaller creator Harris, I’ve already put into action some of what you’ve said in this video which makes me now think I’m on the right path :)
I use to stream 3x times a week and try to be live for 4 hours each time on twitch but truth be told that wasn’t good for me, it just wasn’t possible with my daily routine sadly but since I moved over to RUclips I’ve started streaming once a week for about 2 hours and have already noticed a positive difference + I have the time to create 3x long form videos each week on top of that.
I’m going to see what 2x streams a week is like for me next on this platform and then start getting back into YT Shorts and recycle that content into TikToks :)
you make anime reaction content lol the easiest thing on the planet
harris has done nothing but fail as a live streamer, why would you take his advice? All your youtube videos have outrageously low views lol you need to do something else with actual creative integrity besides watching anime.
the ending was so necessary, thank you, very good message to give us trying to become streamers/creators.
FOR MAKING TWITCH CLIPS:
No stream deck or similar periph? Dont want to download software onto your device? Can’t/don’t want to physically write down timestamps?
Do this instead (tho I def recommend the stream deck): Bring up the alarm on your phone and open the Stopwatch option. Hit start the same time you go live. Every time you want to mark a “Clip Later” spot, hit the “Lap” button in the app.
Voila! A list of all the timestamps you want to look at after stream. I’m pretty sure on the iPhone you can even make it a widget that will show on your Lock Screen, but I could be mistaken.
Oh, and no need to worry about closing the app. The Stopwatch will continue running until you hit “Stop.”
0:01 no, I wanna be a youtube streamer
As an indivdual that streams to literal no one and too lazy to try and make an effort to expand whatever it is I'm doing is honestly gonna stay that way cause of the way I am. But I'll take these tips with some salt, consideration and hopefully I'll attempt to apply them in the future. Much love & much respect to the streaming daddy!
I don't stream to anybody either no matter what tips I apply nothing works, but I do because it's fun. Somedays a little less fun than others because I feel crazy talking to myself but, the internet/streaming is like high school...a popularity contest so oh well.
Another banger. Loved the message at the end. Thanks Senpai :)
Love your final segment there: "In a world of increasing darkness, please choose to be a light." Kudos, Harris. Happy we found your channel!
Found my 2 platforms, RUclips and TikTok 😊 I only stream 1 day a week on YT and do long from videos and chop them both up for shots and TikToks. I think I’m alright considering 😅 always appreciate your videos Harris, hope you enjoy Hawaii
Subscribed cuz i need more youtube streamers in my feed
@@krazielplays dope! 😊 I appreciate that! I currently stream simulation games every Monday nights at 9pm AEST (Sydney Australia time) I’m looking to add another day and time for my USA audience very soon 😊
Harris saying that bit at the end wins 2023. Something I have said while live, and in other content too many times to count and I love that someone with an actual platform finally said it. So thank you, because more people need to stop basing content on "If I get a million views who cares who gets hurt?" Love it, if we are ever in LA at the same time I'll buy you some Trejo's tacos, best food ever.
The ending was amazing in much needed in todays world where everything is a problem. Keep up your amazing videos i have been watching your videos for years!!
Just started streaming last month, after knowing that I’m no longer fit to work as per normal coz my spine got severely fractured. I spent almost $1k for streaming equipments. The reason I stream; I love gaming and I hope by streaming, I able to earn some money.
I did those tips mentioned in this vid; Tips #1 ,#2 and , #4 but I still have 0 viewers everytime I stream in both Twitch and TikTok. I’m still learning how to improve myself on streaming. Gaining followers and viewers takes some time. I’ve read a guy streaming for more than 5 years but still with 0 viewers everytime he streams. I have finally know that making money by streaming ain’t that easy.
PS: That last message almost got me teared up bruhh. Appreciate the advice :’)
That vertical plugin is such a blessing, I'm truly grateful for it and this video as well
Two notable quotes:
"In a world of increasing darkness, please choose to be a light."
I vibe with that - though, it sure seems the almighty algorithm does not. This is a reflection of society, to an extent. There's only one way we can change that... STOP CLICKING EVIL STUFF
"A father to child talk from your stream daddy."
LOL I'm just gonna leave that one where it sits. Thank you for the advice, daddy. No, but really, I do appreciate when big names do stuff like this.
Dude, I've been watching your content for years now, and I have to say - nothing has made me value you and your content more than hearing Tip #5 today. Thanks for being awesome. In a world of click bait and bad behavior attention grabs, hearing #5 expressed verbally, directly, and with visuals identifying the problematic behavior you're speaking against, it makes me glad I've be been a fan of yours for so long. Keep crushing it.
Great advice as always but that last tip 1000% words to live by ❤
Thank you, for all the hints!
That last point has been mentioned in the comments a lot already. But yeah, that's one that I totally resonate with. In a world filled with content that hurts others, in any way, being the light in someone's day is incredibly valuable. Thanks for the tips man!
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Great video Harris, as always! Thank you for giving us hope and the knowledge to pursue our dreams. 🙏
how is it a great video? harris has done nothing but fail as a streamer lol
@@BodieMoto Sounds like you’re failing as a person. Harris has had a lot of success.
Sizzle looks to only be for shooters, which is unfortunate, since I have a variety to content I play or stream. Would have been great to have a way to upload a YT playthrough video and find highlights this way. Oh well.
Big props on that finish! We need more lights now more than ever.
Great insight as always. I am trying to figure out how I want to multi stream and also trying to focus on two outlets. Work in progress for sure!
Thank you for the final tip/plea!
Keep Shining! ❤
i effin love this Harris.. your the true goat for continuing to provide us with better tactics and formulas' to better increase our brand awareness and growth.. honestly this is coming from a small content creator aka an artist trying to grow on large scale your knowledge is what keeps me still grinding even when i have under 100 followers across all platforms. i did the exact thing you said not to do which is post on every platform(facebook, instagram, tik tok,rarely on twitter but yes i was posting on all of them and that didnt do anything but make me feel like im going backwards rather than forward.
keep up with the amazing work you do. but side note can you make a vod on how to grow with each platform or at least your suggestions.. i believe this type of vod will do alot of ppl justice and really give them a foundation to start off of..
I watched this specifically to see if he would mention the tactic i chose lol which is ofcourse multistreaming. i was very against it as well for a long time and i will admit not all viewers love the idea but it helps in growth . I am a content creator that technically has 2 communities and i was always stressing myself out on how much to do where and would feel bad when id leave people out cause i would be on the opposite platform. i made the change to multistreaming 2 years ago and its honestly really beneficial for a creator. especially if your like myself and do edited content plus stream content.
Good message. Solid video. I don't think I have it in me for streaming anymore these days but there's still opportunities out there for those that go about it the right way.
8:00 thank you for being a rare role model!
Great pieces of advice and so useful. I have to start investing more and schedule in advance. ❤
Solid advice here! I've been very sporadic with trying to stream (not trying to become super popular but just create a space for people who are interested in watching me). I especially like the advice about focusing on TWO specific platforms only and the rest being automated and multi-streaming.
The last one was actually a really effing great tip. Thanks Harris!
Love that last tip. My son grew up watching that era of “it’s just a joke man” humor where it’s funnier if it’s mean. :/ I really regret letting him watch those type of gamers and streamers.
Harris is like a brother to me. Even though we've never met, I knew word for word what this video would address. Thanks for reminding me how lazy I am. But in all honesty, do what our Senpai says. He is 100% right! Thanks stream Daddy 😂
Happy to call you stream daddy any day 😂 That last point is so crucial, thank you for all that you do!
Thank you for always reminding me to "Like" I always get so invested in the millions of thoughts you inspire that I often forget. (:
Been doing the notebook trick for so long, but never heard anyone suggest it before!
Tip No. 5 is absolutely correct! THANK YOU for bringing that to our attention. Those kinds of insights are SO import, yet SO lacking. Thank you Harris.
Appreciate you, Harris! And the effort you put in to still have a quality shot while on vacation! :D
I love how Harris in Tip#5 indirectly addressed how Ramsey Khalid Ismael's recent toxicity landed him in Japan's jail, without actually referring to him by name and even mentioning the incident, but instead made it a "By a Kind Streamer" PSA 😂
This is the best Twitch on the internet. Especially the part of "Focus on Two Platforms". I used to try and put the same love into Twitch, TikTok, RUclips, and Instagram but it quickly led to burn out and each platform suffering. Great video!
"please choose to be a light" - I loved your closing comments! Well said
Great video ❤
yooo Ali love your vids!
If I weren't already subscribed, I'd have definitely hit that subscribe button after that final tip. Love the positivity. Keep spreading that. Thank you for being awesome.
I've only been on the streaming scene a couple of months but from the start i made a key promise that my content would not just be gaming so its not - brought in my own creative stuff + hoping for more podcasts. I never just wanted to do gaming as my main focus is my works as an author so have a mix of youtube, twitch + other socials but yes trying to manage all of that is challenging so i did have to pull back on a couple. Honestly wish i found your channel sooner :).
Hell yeah, this reminds me of your older videos I used to watch when I was frustrated at my lack of growth. Good luck to everyone!
Dude. Your last words of advice here are AMAZING. I loved the tips but just the notion of reminding people to bring value to those around them is really special and I couldn't agree more. My motivation as a streamer is to move people emotionally with music or comedy and I am happy that it matches your instruction.
Tip #5 was the best tip. I hope the aspiring young creators take it to heart.
Great vid, love the life life lesson/blurb at the end. Also, I love that animated channel ad banner
While I think there's a lot of value in this video, there's a line in here that really rubs me the wrong way.
"...and you're not going to be making any money. You might as well not be live at all."
I think this statement is all dependent on the person's end goal of making money. However, for someone like me, who has never prioritized that, it feels like this statement is saying "if you're not making money, you don't belong." I have a feeling it wasn't meant to sound like that, but it's how it comes off.
There are people on every platform who don't necessarily prioritize making money or seeing their follower count grow. Some just do it for the fun of it, even to an empty stream
You’re totally right, and that’s an awesome reason to stream. I make videos for streamers who want to grow and this video is for streamers who want to grow. This video just isn’t made for you, and that’s ok 👍🏼
The last tip was the best tip.
Thank you for the ending- you got a fan now... I was wavering towards it anyway, but now... let's F'n Go homie!
Wait you’re a genius I never thought of using my stream as content on RUclips. I focus on RUclips, Twitch and Twitter and recording with OBS while streaming then editing a hype clip afterwards with Davinci Resolve and using Affinity Photo 2 to make the thumbnail then share it on Twitter is a fantastic idea. Your advice is straight forward and fantastic man keep it up!
@senpai that last statement is needed even more. So much trash out there so lotta respect to you for that.
Thanks for being a positive influence! "Be a light." *thank you*
Engagement, you're welcome.
I find myself in a strange sort of limbo between streams on Twitch (where I get gifted subs, donation and tips) and RUclips where I get views and steadier (albeit slow) growth. I still feel like discoverability on Twitch is the devil's dog's flea's butthole, but there is no denying the "kick your shoes off, and chill however" attitude the place has for content. On RUclips I feel that everything, from community posts, to shorts, to streams has to be this deliberate marketing campaign geared for the sole purpose of panning for gold. There are times when I just want to do on YT what i do on Twitch... be relaxed.
ok the message at the end made me sub...youre a cool guy...the internet need more of you.
Thanks for all of this, especially that last part. Darkness is prevalent in the universe, light is special and finite. Be the light, we need more light.
Nice how you posted a clip of one of the reasons I morally object to streaming on kick.
The last tip was the best! This is what I always tell my students. In a world where you can be anything… be kind.❤
And that last tip is why I am pro Harris. Don't change, man. You're awesome!
"You don't get discovered while you're LIVE!" Yo! You can't just brush past that big of revelation right there, bruh!
I recently came across your channel as I'm starting a Twitch gaming channel where I chat about faith, life and related topics with my audience. It's a little intimidating but your videos give me the motivation and confidence to jump in. Thanks bro!✌
All I wanna say is thank you, you're one of the people I watch that gives me inspiration and spark to make my dreams into reality. I hope to create an amazing community one day that is nothing but positive, and this is the push I needed to start. Hope to be able to play with you one day, stay awesome!
you will get there at some point! just don't give up ;))
thank you very much, I won't give up@@kleffies
"...Choose to be a light..." Wise words my friend.
With a respectable message like that at the end... hell yea ill engage in the comments! Love ya bro, keep up the great content! ❤❤❤
Even on holidays, bringing us the insights and light. Hope the rest of your trip is (was?) great
I’ve been streaming for 8 or so years, very close to quitting as get like 5 viewers or less average so hopefully once I’ve watched this video it’s some motivation!
How much money have you earned in those 8 years? Is it viable at all?
What is your Twitch name?
@@ladycake1515mainly stream on RUclips
My twitch is vipmandan though
@@NaudVanDalen I’ve always streamed because I enjoy interacting with viewers and playing the game, you’re not going to make a ton with low viewers like myself.
The thing is I’m literally seeing no growth in like 8 years.
I can’t remember exactly but I think I streamed for like 60 hours in last month or maybe it was July and made £30.
Only saying that month as I remember checking.
Some months I make a little more, some I make less. Depends on how many donations but what I will say is the majority come from like a few regular donators. Its expected not to make much with low viewers I just wish I’d grow as whilst I stream because I enjoy it as I’m getting older I realise doing something like daily and seeing no success is a sign of needing to change stuff or quit.
Currently taking a few days off whilst deciding what to do.
I love these kind of videos or short tutorials if you will. It is more for everyone and it is hard not to repeat things from the past, but sometimes it is good to do that. It's a confirmation that things may or may not have changed :) Keep these up. I love referring to your channel and clips whenever people ask me for help, which they do.... a lot :D
That was the best hook they've ever seen you use in your intro. Keep doing those type of hooks. They work.
I realized the whole streaming less thing and that’s been my biggest thing this year. I used to stream 3-4 times a week, but now it’s more like 1-2 so I can work in content.
I think it’s overall helped my channel but I still have a long way to go
Hey I know you. 😉
@@Ducain_Plays hi!
video starts at 2:40
Thanks for this! I was wondering about your the switch from Twitch to RUclips you did but then saw you were back also on Twitch, so wasn't sure if something changed. Maybe I missed that video. Thanks for the end part man, like really. The whole idea of doing stupid crap or being absurd just to get views is what isn't just destroying social media, but society as a whole. Trying to get some good content out there for people :)
2 minutes later of ads and sponsors it literally felt like twitch ads on this video im out next!
I put chapters in the video to make it easy to skip, homie ❤️
Yeah I've been thinking about going "stuff it" and multistreaming. It just seems too limiting staying just on Twitch now ayway.
Gotta figure all that stuff out and working on doing clips better than I have since as it is, the only clips I do have are just old stream stuff thrown up that friends have clipped for me
Be better than that...I love that you included this!
the end got me subscribed... what a wonderful person.. i wish you the best senpai.. you gave me so much courage to start streaming.. thank you!!
That last part speaks volumes especially with the shenanigans that happen over in Japan.
I will cherish the 5th and last advice as my most precious treasure.
Thank you Harris for all the advice you've given throughout the years, and all the music you've created. You're a treasure to the streaming world.
Thank you for the advice as always. I tend to stream to twitch but am thinking of expanding over to youtube as well. My fiancee and I have a blast playing together, so I hope that I can make others smile with my content.
I thought you fell off my RUclips home page, but here you are. Glad to see that face!
From my personal experience when I first started trying to stream 4 years ago... All of these are so damn spot on it's crazy. (I took off to stop and focus on family.. please don't take this as self promo lol.) BUT. Tip #3 is CRUCIAL. Limit your damn hours! Do NOT overload yourself. I had the mindset of "OH I NEED TO STREAM EVERYDAY FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE TO GET SEEN!" do not fall into that mindset.... Set a STRICT schedule. Does that work for some people? Absolutely. My buddy streamed for ONE DAY; his first ever stream on twitch, and got raided with a party of 50, like wtf lol. He decided to not continue immediately after and tried force feeding people to my channel. Which I said no, ride your bandwagon, you got picked for the raid, that's your moment. But seriously, STRICT SCHEDULE. If you want to use twitch streaming as your recording, limit your streams to 2-3 hours, and 2-3 days a week, with good gameplay or content, use that VOD and edit it for youtube, tiktok, whatever. Remember, the longer you stream, the more you have to edit.
Since I plan to get back into streaming (whenever that happens), I already have my schedule laid out, Mon/Wed/Fri, 1-3 hours of good content gameplay. Whatever I play is what I play. I use the days in between for editing and whatever else I need. If I don't have good content from the streams I did, so be it. I have the next stream day to try again. That just gives me a day off from editing, or a day to catch up on editing.
100% stick to 2 platforms. If you like youtube, stream to it. Don't feel obligated to pick twitch because "that's where people go to stream" Be different. Do your own thing.
AND DEAR GOD TIP #5. Harris explained this perfectly. Just listen to him serenade those ear drums.
AND STOP BUYING EXPENSIVE GEAR AS A NEW STREAMER. You'll likely not use it to it's full potential. By all means if you want a good looking stream, and you can afford it, sure why not, but you'll likely not use it to it's full potential until you get bigger. Meaning, mirrorless camera, XLR mic, etc... Just stick to the basics and learn the basics. I use a Avermedia PW513, and a AT2020+ USB microphone. it just works.
love the "break TOS" followed by "dont do wrong" message
That last tip just made me like the video and subscribe. Amazing content!
how was i NOT subscribed!? tf!? i love your channel. you've literally taught me everything i know. Love you HH!
Great advice from tip 5, That's so true. Always be the light in the world.
This was an AMAZING video, particularly that last point. Thank you Senpai Gaming, you're one of the good ones ❤❤
damn, coming in as wholesome on #5 Harris, well done sir
Might wanna add a text card update to this video, since twitch allows multistreaming now. :D
for engagement. Love the videos, always informative, but in this video I heard the word that is my absolute top pet peeve. you said "donator" when it's "donor". Donator is nonstandard but we hear it everywhere.
BROS TOES IN THE FIRST SECOND???? SAVE MEEEEEEEEE
Great video as always man! Enjoy Hawaii!!