Was glad to chance over to this video! 100% Thank you so much @xTwoShoes The mistakes and correction to them that you mentioned are extremely helpful, especially when I made these mistakes every time! Thanks Thanks From Singapore.
Also what should I do if I don’t have enough money for upgrades for my desktop? To edit ? I mostly use my console and xbox headset any advice and tips on that ?
@xTwoShoes Thank you for this intense rundown for aspiring streamers (per your advice, I won't say I am streamer, I swear!). Really appreciate you, but, the portion about the comments has me confused. So if we shouldn't comment about our streams on channels about our streams & how to improve them- what is the alternative? (sorry I was just under the impression it was a win-win and curious if what you said is in fact genuine advice.. because if a genuine connection is the better method (but still just to gain followers) - what is the difference? Or, what would be the proper way to go about that? Where's a good place (for new/small streamers) to network with other (larger) streamers that doesn't instantly upset the larger streamers? Not in any way trying to be rude whatsoever, just here to learn (from you :) and maybe even get above the poverty line some day. Thanks again, you have my gratitude!
I haven't streamed in MONTHS due to mental health issues but watching this may have just re lit that spark to want to start again, Thank you as always Dan, You legend!
I love, this, It's the first time I've seen someone not listing a bunch of things to do to make yourself stand out but rather ways of making yourself comfortable and find yourself and let others come to you. Over the years I would create content while I was unemployed and between jobs and back then I only managed to do either one. But coming back and deciding to start streaming on twitch, his point of just do it because it's fun makes sense, it has actually changed my life because I always used to go through the day like it was just another but the past week I'd always get excited to get back from work and just hit that "start stream" that for the first time in years I feel like my burnout is finally leaving and I have more energy 24/7
This totally made me rethink how I approach stream titles. My original approach was trying to be informative and concise, but now I see that instead of telling the viewer what they're in for, I should aim to make the viewer morbidly curious enough to come find out for themselves 😂 Great vid!
For a while when I was streaming Ghostwire Tokyo my titles slowly told a personal ghost story I experienced. I don't know if it worked, but I thought it was fun.
A way to help you "perform" with 0 viewers is to think ahead to the future where your stream is larger. The viewers will probably want to watch old VODs and you can think that it's them you are performing for. Quick Tip :D
couldn't agree more! Also, if I'm using VOD to create content, then I can look at it as potential viewers on the other platforms. Gives me encouragement to perform even in those "dead" times.
man this really got to me. thank you man. My issue is that i am a music producer and I really want to be a good artist and i feel like i should stream to grow my music. i am getting depressed because i cant seem to get any cares on my music and i cant seem to get attention how i would like. i just to remind my self i am doing it for my enjouyment and for my own satifacion. i just need to keep doing what i love and dont just focus on views and likes
Thanks! I have been getting ready since April and am a bit panicky about talking to myself. Your video is so helpful. I will now check the one about talking to myself.
I have been streaming on twitch for 3 weeks I hit 110 followers today I started at 0.8 average viewers peaking at 3 views and now I’m hitting peaks of 65+ it’s been lit
I've got probably $500-$600 in gear that I've accumulated just by being a gamer and musician so it just helps to upgrade small things every now and again. I started streaming around... February I think and just hit 51 followers the other day
All of these tips are really solid. I myself quickly realized streaming wasn’t enough to get where I wanted to be, even though I’m semi well established within my respective community. Making youtube videos, youtube shorts and tik toks from my streams while cutting off a day of the week that i streamed has both helped my mental AND my content game as I’ve pulled viewers and followers from my youtube. Thank you for making this video - even though I am already doing most of the things in this video this helps reassure me that I’m doing things correctly. You’re a great content creator!
I just started Twitch last week and I absolutely love it. I’ve already been doing some of the info you talked about and learn new things as well! I always talk all the time regardless if anybody is viewing or not 😭 and yes, the titles definitely help!! Thank you for the educational info ❤
This is the honesty I needed to hear, these tips helped me not really stress to much about “grinding” or having the best equipment. I want this to be a fun experience and not a stressful one. So I appreciate your advice.
That "dont get burnt out" fact hit so hard. I started editing content, got discouraged when the time I worked on the vids didn't exactly get the numbers so I streamed to at least get the interaction endorphins going. I grinded hella hard for like 5 or 6 years, doing something everyday with friends and some days had multiple streams a day. Then some mental shenanigans started happening where I questioned myself on what game to stream if I seemingly did everything already. Even with games that I haven't completed yet like Genshin are games I felt are just too repetitive to stream, while others I just wasn't feeling like playing let alone stream me not enjoying the game. About two months ago I stopped streaming to heal from a surgery, and ngl there have been a few moments where I am watching a video and I get an almost DragonBall style of "power" boost in motivation to get back into content making, it legit feels that way and feels that dorky lol. I just feel like I can do it again since I missed out so much on doing anything. I even started to get an editing resourgance as well with watching Davinci Resolve vids n such. I almost feel like I am going back around from where I started, having fun editing, streaming to possibly get more clips or just stream a group hangout. Honestly would put a tear in my eye if I wasn't a skeleton...
This is great advice, especially talking to no one. It might suck at first, but to have that comfort of gaming and talking like there is an audience there before one shows up will help you so much when they do. Meet other streamers in their streams too. IRL and our own content is obviously most important but making time to be part of other communities of similar size or maybe a medium size will help you grow eventually too. I have been discovered simply by hanging out joking with the stream,er which turns into "hey, you stream?" a good clip will pop up"oh wow yeah you stream, I'm going to follow you" I've had it happen so many times. Become part of each others communities and I promise you will see genuine, organic growth. Also try to play other games that are smaller that don't have a viewer base you will get lost in like COD or Apex. Encourage your viewers/mods to clip moments in your stream or go back and clip moments yourself if you remember or did markers throughout stream.
I finally made Affiliate a week ago and I feel like I need to come back to these videos every once in a while so I don't get overexcited and end up burning myself out! ❤
This is a very helpful video! I remember when I first started streaming I had literally only my phone. Was able to finance my first ever computer from people believing in me - they came out of nowhere. Since I could only record and see chat I couldn´t see any numbers, was talking constantly. And since I was insecure that ppl might get bored I desperately tried to make it entertaining. Then I had my first computer. Started with the classic "might as well streaming while i am playing" streams, got inconsistent and stopped. Now I am back and I started trying out making content outside of twitch. My content 100% needs improvement, but I´m already seeing results! Which is something I did not expect. So it´s definetly a great tip! The tip of taking care of myself is actually something I needed to hear rn. I´m def guilty of that currently :D Always trying to create, stream, improve - barely taking breaks
You bring a lot of valid points! Always love to hear this advice to better myself! I only just removed my panel that showed my viewer it always made me anxious with it dropping. ✨☺ I wish all the health and happiness to you all and your streaming journey!
Honestly I needed this. I think I fell into the "content creation spam" hole where I only wanna make content, and tbh after watching this I'm realizing I've missed out on stuff. Thank you!
That last tip is probably the best one. I started a month ago after waiting for so long. One random night I said eff it I'm going live. I've gone live 3 to 4 times a week since
as someone who edits YT vids i find it very awkward to stream anything because i'm always in the mindset of cutting out parts of me not talking and putting zooms and more. and you're right, i keep pushing it to December then January then February. i keep making excuses. no more :)
Your video is the most informative one I've found. So glad your title isn't click bait! A lot of these types of videos are like "how to gain 100,000 follows NOW!" and it's like.. nah. Thank you for being real lol. Your advice is very realistic and it makes me feel better about my growth so far and what I need to do to improve. Appreciate it!
I'm barely getting started and really appreciate all the positive energy towards people wanting to pursue the same passion as you--it takes a special mindset. Keep up the amazing content
Bro you literally said EVERYTHING that needed to said! We’ve been struggling to figure out if we wanted to stream again this year starting in February or April or so.
As a DJ Streamer, I want to throw it out there for anyone who wants to DJ on twitch: you need a decent computer, a mic, and DJ software. You do NOT need a DJ controller board (but it needs to be your first purchase) as you can do everything by mapping it all to your keyboard. Then move to a decent Hercules or pioneer controller, and decent wired headphones. Then maybe find a DJ pool with the music of your favorite genre, and subscribe to it so you have access to music. The rest of the info in this video, though, is still very valuable even for DJ streaming.
This is one of the realest videos I've ever seen on RUclips. I just started streaming, and I'm really glad I watched this now rather than later. Thanks! It makes me happy to know I was thinking about a few of these warnings in the back of my head already - like not making it my life.
I actually did my first stream this past Sunday on a whim for Makers & Crafts. I only had a few friends stop by, but it was just a fun experience. Your video here actually kinda pushed me to do it with your end point of “just do it.” I had a blast doing what I did, and I’m not looking to grow or build a community, it was just fun and I’m glad I found your information on streaming.
Started streaming last week. Most people I’ve got was 3, but I think I’m getting better. I think as long as I’m happy, anything can be a good stream, but thx man, much love!
really good point to bring up the mental health part, almost lost a semester in college not trying because I was too focused on learning how to work obs (which I haven't even figured out yet lmao)
He's right, I've been saying for 10 years that I am going to start a twitch/youtube career and I've never done it. It's gonna be awkward, but I'm going to just do it.
I’m finally switching back to streaming on twitch from exclusively doing RUclips. You have given me tons of inspiration to do just that! And I got some really good advice from this! Thanks man!
I love that you got passionate about this video and the topic. I get the same way about streaming and I really appreciate the passion, time, effort you put into this video. Thank you.
I appreciate this video, I remember back when I was doing really good when I first started streaming and being consistent but I started to stagnate and than due do a schedule change I completely fell off of streaming but promised myself I would give it another shot this year
Waiting for the 2024 video lol. just started up last week. Going pretty good so far ! it’s all about having. Good time with the community at the end of the day and having fun with it.
After my mom died in 2017 I started posting comic con videos and my love for comic books on my channel. I went through a bad depression and my kids stay with their moms. so I didn’t really get to see them as much as I wanted to and I was just really going downhill fast, and my RUclips Community actually helped me a lot. But actually being able to talk to people on a daily basis. When I couldn’t even leave my house helped so much. Now the content I do is just stuff I like to do on a daily basis Weather video games, comic books, cooking videos movie reactions just any and everything I’m into. Because I look at it as I’m leaving behind memories and not just trying to earn a paycheck. which I haven’t got paid from streaming yet. But I remember what it was like after my mom passed and I wish I had more videos of her so I can remember what she sounds like. And I thought …if that ever happens to me, my kids will at least have hours upon hours of videos, to sit down and watch of me.
I’m so happy I found this video. What you’re sharing still applies in 2024. Especially the part about “Twitch titles”! I need to work on mine. Just saying “Call of Duty: MW 3” won’t cut it. Thank you so much for this information.
Being on Twitch for 8 years, I already knew most of the tips but the rest of the advice made so much sense to me now :D I have been always thinking of using TikTok etc
TikTok is the better place. I literally get around 100-400 viewers while live playing old FOOTBALL games. Come on now, Twitch is not for small streamers at all.
Networking has helped me the most I think. Finding people that are like you. I've heard that people have streamed for 4 years and still average 2 viewers. LIke how
I just started streaming today and streamed to 0 viewers but to be honest it was some of the best fun I’ve had in a while and watching this video has given me a lot of motivation to continue doing so
I really like your relatable pov that almost every streamer will encounter! Moreover, Sincerely Grateful for sharing these mistakes (and how to correct them). A lot of people like me don't know what we don't know, and does these thing not knowing that it was a mistake!
I made it a habit of recording myself to test any stream setting changes. It's a little more involved than having a second twitch account, but it gets the job done more or less. Also I'm pretty guilty of the "I'll go live in XXXX when I XXXX has happened." It's such a weird thing because I always enjoy streaming when I do go live, but I get crazy anxiety when I think about doing it which ends up with me putting it off. Getting the "just do it" stuck in my head is a work in progress, but we're getting there. Appreciate these videos as always.
That second twitch account thing really hit home. right after you had said that I immediately realized that's what the first two minutes of my previous stream consisted of. Just me setting up the stream and i realized now that anybody who wants to watch that stream is going to be starting off with that. Thank you!!!
This is the first youtube video where I was told to like and subscribe and I actually did it. (Not saying this to promote myself because you talked about it in the video) but it's been a learning curve. I helped a friend hit affiliate and did everything for his stream and he was off to a good start. MYSELF on the other hand its differently been rough. This is a really long way to say you gave solid good advice that changed my thinking on a couple things and I found myself taking notes so thank you for that. Also, no one bully me I will cry.
Twitch streaming is something I'd considered trying for years, and a couple weeks ago I finally started out with just a Logitech webcam and an $80 mic from Amazon. Its a basic set up, but it gets the job done. So far I mostly just have graphic designers popping into my chat and trying to hustle me into buying their services. I always turn them away saying I'm not interested. It's pretty annoying to have to deal with. I've got a few actual viewers who have returned a few times, but this is a slow grind for sure. The market for this is really oversaturated now, so I cant have any real designs that I'm gonna get huge with this. I just do it becuase its a fun little side project with a game a love, and if it takes off that would of course be amazing. In the meantime though, I wont quit my day job!
see, im trying to grow more and more. i’ve got sponsorships already but i’ve fallen into this hole where it’s hard to make my content fun. after watching this i think i know how to make some of my stuff fun. thank you so much!
Man as a stream(who struggles a lot with getting my stream out there) i can relate to the whole energy bit just recently i had a little bit of self doubt about streaming. Thank the RUclips algorithm for recommending me this video.
Thank you very much for all your wonderful tips and insight for everyone looking to stream. I've always looked at myself as someone who has a pretty good shot at it, as I've grown to enjoy the whole process of livestreaming, the art of it, and ultimately a having an great understanding of things work. I'm someone who is very passionate on bringing the world around me a big smile while making them feel loved in my presence, and also spreading my artwork I do to so my others as well. During last year...I was very unmotivated and discouraged as I always had high expectations for myself that almost were never met, which now I understand to expect since considering of how small compared to others, and really not having much of an audience. However, I've grown to grasp what I really need to do in order for my goals to be realized, not having too many high expectations, and really just having fun with myself at the end of the day. I really appreciate your video and the knowledge you shared with us hee-hee 😊
True honest words! When testing your stream just make an record with obs and u get to know what u need as it would be the same live and no ones gonna see it except yourself
Literally made the same comment about xqc to a friend of mine who is getting into streaming re: dont worry about the setup and the gear too much. Really loved that you brought that up.
@@xTwoShoesor I don't know if this exists but I'd love an invite only stream option for friends/family/subs only streams to give more value to subscribers
You can enable bandwidth test mode to do a dummy stream with no actual output to twitch, but it will still upload to twitch servers just the same so you can test bitrate and PC performance this way. For testing visuals and such you can record with the same encode settings and look that way. Alternatively i know people who made an alt account just to test stream with. Hope any of this helped! Edit: bandwidth test mode*
I know i'm late to this video and you might not see this comment, but here it is anyway. Thank you so much for this video! I tend to say the same thing as you with streaming but sometimes I need to hear it from someone else myself. You have helped me understand why I started 2 months ago, because I enjoyed doing it. Thanks for helping me to understand what it is I say to others and to tell me to practice what I prech.
Thank you for this currently studying a lot of these videos and writing stuff down, I legit have no setup or anything like that yet since I’m trying to convince my parents to get me a setup(on the cheap side since like you said expensive gear is useless right now and not good investment), but as soon as I can I will be using everything I’ve learned to start streaming and making videos and content, so seriously thank you for a good comprehensive video with great advice!
Thanks for this video I really needed this, I did my very first live stream yesterday and before I went live I was terrified of people not liking me but then I realized that nobody is really gonna be watching yet since I’m a brand new streamer any who this video really helped me figure things out thanks!
I started streaming like a month ago and so far my channel's growth has been amazing (at 73 rn) with me having an average of 4 viewers almost each stream. But usually unless one of the regulars is there, the chat is usually very stagnant, but I'm hopeful, streaming is once of the most fun things I have done so far
i'd been streaming since 2017 and i love the little things of little viewers, i don't expect to grow, but i am more of just want to talk to people, views and all that don't matter to me. I am just here to make people laugh, but lately been hard for me to keep up with my mental health and having slow internet being in aussie land, but all in all i'd rather have fun no matter how bad my connections is, my goal is making people laugh. i know i'd made someone day on a game on cities skylines having them watch me pop off at the traffic and it was chaos after chaos and seeing those laughing emojis and all that makes my day better
I think the biggest problem getting discovered is all the saturation in each Gaming Title. I mean you can just scroll for months through the 0-5 viewer streams. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and play a game that nobody is really playing to actually get discovered. I get more views and interaction this way.
Always making these BANGER vids bro. Even as someone that's streamed for 2 years now the content is helpful. For instance... I feel like I'm prob guilty of making lazy stream titles. Definitely need to up my game there! Thanks for the content advice, as usual! PS... This one had some great editing. You're really upping your game man, well done!
Thank you Mr. X Two Shoes for making such content, I am struggling to assimilate all at once cuz a lot of info but I am working on it, thank you once again.
I began streaming a few weeks ago, and I've been editing and the gameplay and posting here on RUclips. I quit RUclips for a few years, and went from a consistent 200 views to 4-5 views since beginning to post again. Not gonna lie, It's definitely lost it's spark, but I really liked your idea of ignoring the views. Regardless of view count, I just keep making videos that I enjoy, and watching videos like these to get some ideas. Thanks for posting! Good luck everyone.
I don't have the best stuff for streaming but I have been streaming and have been enjoying it. I was one of those who wanted to wait until I had good quality supplies.
I appreciate the tips and extra knowledge into the world or streaming. I been wanting to go live but want to get more people knowing about my channel. It's so amazing that you do this for others
True. Just starting and learning as much as I can from others. Don't know if it will be a job😂 but i already have some equipment because I'm also photographer/videographer. Thank you
2:26 I’ve been back and forth with view count but I’ve come to the conclusion that if you can’t stream to 0 people like you would to 10 then your doing it wrong. But also it’s handy to see it tick up so you know you can just give that extra 10% or say something to get them to chat. It works both ways!
Thank you for the advice, I need to create a second twitch for testing stuff. I feel like my streaming set up is pretty good atm but sometimes I like to do too much. For example having phone screen monitoring/ a tally for wins and loses & a vtuber thing going on. It really sucks when something isn't working properly & I have to spend 5-10 mins figuring out the problem. Been uploading on TikTok because of you & I have seen some growth there it's slow but it's good growth so ty for all the advice. I'm almost close to affiliate I just need to average 3 viewers lol currently sitting at 2.2 . You have genuinely helped a lot in my streaming journey & I hope you can continue to nourish us with your streaming knowledge xD
Good vid. Gave me some ideas on what I should do as well as wrote some apology texts after doing things I probably shouldn’t have. Learned some from this vid. Thx
Thanks! This is good information. I’ve been doing research that past couple of days. Your video sums everything up well, especially that part about just going live when you have the equipment to go live.
LOVE this video! I just started live streaming on Twitch and I procrastinated for almost a year (because I am not a gamer, just a chatbox)! I am on the 3rd party platforms you mention (PlaceIt and Streamladder), however, Streamladder is NOT FREE . . . Luckily, I do like the ease of Streamladder to create promos on other social media and (for my budget), their paid subscription is affordable. I love your enthusiasm to help beginner streamers get their groove on!
Questions? Ask me while I am live :D www.twitch.tv/xtwoshoes
Was glad to chance over to this video! 100% Thank you so much @xTwoShoes
The mistakes and correction to them that you mentioned are extremely helpful, especially when I made these mistakes every time!
Thanks Thanks From Singapore.
What if I am a multi streamer? Because I would like to stream multiple games , and have a schedule for it
Also what should I do if I don’t have enough money for upgrades for my desktop? To edit ? I mostly use my console and xbox headset any advice and tips on that ?
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@xTwoShoes Thank you for this intense rundown for aspiring streamers (per your advice, I won't say I am streamer, I swear!). Really appreciate you, but, the portion about the comments has me confused. So if we shouldn't comment about our streams on channels about our streams & how to improve them- what is the alternative? (sorry I was just under the impression it was a win-win and curious if what you said is in fact genuine advice.. because if a genuine connection is the better method (but still just to gain followers) - what is the difference? Or, what would be the proper way to go about that? Where's a good place (for new/small streamers) to network with other (larger) streamers that doesn't instantly upset the larger streamers? Not in any way trying to be rude whatsoever, just here to learn (from you :) and maybe even get above the poverty line some day. Thanks again, you have my gratitude!
I haven't streamed in MONTHS due to mental health issues but watching this may have just re lit that spark to want to start again, Thank you as always Dan, You legend!
Hope you are doing ok homie
@@xTwoShoes taking each day, that means a lot though bud, thank you and hope you’re doing all good too
I hope you restart back up. You have some really good content , and have a new follower .
@@jaytama77 hey bud thank you so much, not to advertise on dans video but I did come back, same name on twitch, Fridays
Hope to see you there buddy
i 100% felt this hope everything gets better soon much love !
I love, this,
It's the first time I've seen someone not listing a bunch of things to do to make yourself stand out but rather ways of making yourself comfortable and find yourself and let others come to you.
Over the years I would create content while I was unemployed and between jobs and back then I only managed to do either one.
But coming back and deciding to start streaming on twitch, his point of just do it because it's fun makes sense, it has actually changed my life because I always used to go through the day like it was just another but the past week I'd always get excited to get back from work and just hit that "start stream" that for the first time in years I feel like my burnout is finally leaving and I have more energy 24/7
This totally made me rethink how I approach stream titles. My original approach was trying to be informative and concise, but now I see that instead of telling the viewer what they're in for, I should aim to make the viewer morbidly curious enough to come find out for themselves 😂 Great vid!
same. i stream dead by daylight., im naming them dumb shit lik "delivering pizzas" or "Kris Jenner? is that you?" o.o and its working. kinda
I have been doing goofy names since I started
For a while when I was streaming Ghostwire Tokyo my titles slowly told a personal ghost story I experienced. I don't know if it worked, but I thought it was fun.
Hello
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Hi there :)
I started streaming last week. This made my day. I ACTUALLY feel like I learned something. Thank you
That's awesome! Thanks so much!
A way to help you "perform" with 0 viewers is to think ahead to the future where your stream is larger. The viewers will probably want to watch old VODs and you can think that it's them you are performing for. Quick Tip :D
Way to use law of attraction
Whats yo twitch user want to collab playing call of duty mobile or mobile legends
couldn't agree more! Also, if I'm using VOD to create content, then I can look at it as potential viewers on the other platforms. Gives me encouragement to perform even in those "dead" times.
man this really got to me. thank you man. My issue is that i am a music producer and I really want to be a good artist and i feel like i should stream to grow my music. i am getting depressed because i cant seem to get any cares on my music and i cant seem to get attention how i would like. i just to remind my self i am doing it for my enjouyment and for my own satifacion. i just need to keep doing what i love and dont just focus on views and likes
Thanks! I have been getting ready since April and am a bit panicky about talking to myself. Your video is so helpful. I will now check the one about talking to myself.
Wow my first ever super thanks! You are too kind. But these tips will always be free but I appreciate youuuu! Best of luck with your streams!
I have been streaming on twitch for 3 weeks I hit 110 followers today I started at 0.8 average viewers peaking at 3 views and now I’m hitting peaks of 65+ it’s been lit
I've got probably $500-$600 in gear that I've accumulated just by being a gamer and musician so it just helps to upgrade small things every now and again. I started streaming around... February I think and just hit 51 followers the other day
W!! Keep up the good work!!
500-600? i want that kind of money rn
@@ClippyWop Lowkey same, wish I could drop that kinda cabbage at once whenever
All of these tips are really solid. I myself quickly realized streaming wasn’t enough to get where I wanted to be, even though I’m semi well established within my respective community. Making youtube videos, youtube shorts and tik toks from my streams while cutting off a day of the week that i streamed has both helped my mental AND my content game as I’ve pulled viewers and followers from my youtube. Thank you for making this video - even though I am already doing most of the things in this video this helps reassure me that I’m doing things correctly. You’re a great content creator!
Hey Man U think maybe we could connect sometime. I’m just looking for advice nothing more. Thank u !
I just started Twitch last week and I absolutely love it. I’ve already been doing some of the info you talked about and learn new things as well! I always talk all the time regardless if anybody is viewing or not 😭 and yes, the titles definitely help!! Thank you for the educational info ❤
You should send me your twitch, I'll follow :)
me too lol its definitely a journey
This is the honesty I needed to hear, these tips helped me not really stress to much about “grinding” or having the best equipment. I want this to be a fun experience and not a stressful one. So I appreciate your advice.
You got this!
Whats yo twitch user want to collab playing call of duty mobile or mobile legends
That "dont get burnt out" fact hit so hard. I started editing content, got discouraged when the time I worked on the vids didn't exactly get the numbers so I streamed to at least get the interaction endorphins going. I grinded hella hard for like 5 or 6 years, doing something everyday with friends and some days had multiple streams a day. Then some mental shenanigans started happening where I questioned myself on what game to stream if I seemingly did everything already. Even with games that I haven't completed yet like Genshin are games I felt are just too repetitive to stream, while others I just wasn't feeling like playing let alone stream me not enjoying the game.
About two months ago I stopped streaming to heal from a surgery, and ngl there have been a few moments where I am watching a video and I get an almost DragonBall style of "power" boost in motivation to get back into content making, it legit feels that way and feels that dorky lol. I just feel like I can do it again since I missed out so much on doing anything. I even started to get an editing resourgance as well with watching Davinci Resolve vids n such.
I almost feel like I am going back around from where I started, having fun editing, streaming to possibly get more clips or just stream a group hangout. Honestly would put a tear in my eye if I wasn't a skeleton...
This is great advice, especially talking to no one. It might suck at first, but to have that comfort of gaming and talking like there is an audience there before one shows up will help you so much when they do. Meet other streamers in their streams too. IRL and our own content is obviously most important but making time to be part of other communities of similar size or maybe a medium size will help you grow eventually too. I have been discovered simply by hanging out joking with the stream,er which turns into "hey, you stream?" a good clip will pop up"oh wow yeah you stream, I'm going to follow you" I've had it happen so many times. Become part of each others communities and I promise you will see genuine, organic growth. Also try to play other games that are smaller that don't have a viewer base you will get lost in like COD or Apex. Encourage your viewers/mods to clip moments in your stream or go back and clip moments yourself if you remember or did markers throughout stream.
I finally made Affiliate a week ago and I feel like I need to come back to these videos every once in a while so I don't get overexcited and end up burning myself out! ❤
Hey bro congrats. I can throw you a follow if you would like. What's your twitch?
@@SwaggerDawg22Marcus_1244 thx
This is a very helpful video! I remember when I first started streaming I had literally only my phone. Was able to finance my first ever computer from people believing in me - they came out of nowhere. Since I could only record and see chat I couldn´t see any numbers, was talking constantly. And since I was insecure that ppl might get bored I desperately tried to make it entertaining. Then I had my first computer. Started with the classic "might as well streaming while i am playing" streams, got inconsistent and stopped. Now I am back and I started trying out making content outside of twitch. My content 100% needs improvement, but I´m already seeing results! Which is something I did not expect. So it´s definetly a great tip! The tip of taking care of myself is actually something I needed to hear rn. I´m def guilty of that currently :D Always trying to create, stream, improve - barely taking breaks
You bring a lot of valid points! Always love to hear this advice to better myself! I only just removed my panel that showed my viewer it always made me anxious with it dropping. ✨☺ I wish all the health and happiness to you all and your streaming journey!
Thank you!
Honestly I needed this. I think I fell into the "content creation spam" hole where I only wanna make content, and tbh after watching this I'm realizing I've missed out on stuff. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
That last tip is probably the best one. I started a month ago after waiting for so long. One random night I said eff it I'm going live. I've gone live 3 to 4 times a week since
as someone who edits YT vids i find it very awkward to stream anything because i'm always in the mindset of cutting out parts of me not talking and putting zooms and more. and you're right, i keep pushing it to December then January then February. i keep making excuses. no more :)
You got this!
Your video is the most informative one I've found. So glad your title isn't click bait! A lot of these types of videos are like "how to gain 100,000 follows NOW!" and it's like.. nah. Thank you for being real lol. Your advice is very realistic and it makes me feel better about my growth so far and what I need to do to improve. Appreciate it!
I'm barely getting started and really appreciate all the positive energy towards people wanting to pursue the same passion as you--it takes a special mindset. Keep up the amazing content
the realistic and honest response definetely worth your time no bs
Bro you literally said EVERYTHING that needed to said! We’ve been struggling to figure out if we wanted to stream again this year starting in February or April or so.
3:00 is the BEST tip i think-- you just have to be ON FIRE from start to finish-- the light will attract
Thank you!
I plan on doing my first stream tomorrow I’m nervous but this video just gave me the confidence to do it! Thank you for this 🥰
oh i know the feeling im at the stage of trying to figure out what i wanna stream i have a few idea's but not sure if they are allowed or not lol
you should send me your twitch! I'd follow :)
@@Sliimskii thank you sm here’s the link! I’m going live on Friday 🫶🏽 m.twitch.tv/ririmarss
As a DJ Streamer, I want to throw it out there for anyone who wants to DJ on twitch: you need a decent computer, a mic, and DJ software. You do NOT need a DJ controller board (but it needs to be your first purchase) as you can do everything by mapping it all to your keyboard.
Then move to a decent Hercules or pioneer controller, and decent wired headphones. Then maybe find a DJ pool with the music of your favorite genre, and subscribe to it so you have access to music.
The rest of the info in this video, though, is still very valuable even for DJ streaming.
This is one of the realest videos I've ever seen on RUclips. I just started streaming, and I'm really glad I watched this now rather than later. Thanks! It makes me happy to know I was thinking about a few of these warnings in the back of my head already - like not making it my life.
I actually did my first stream this past Sunday on a whim for Makers & Crafts. I only had a few friends stop by, but it was just a fun experience. Your video here actually kinda pushed me to do it with your end point of “just do it.” I had a blast doing what I did, and I’m not looking to grow or build a community, it was just fun and I’m glad I found your information on streaming.
How are your lives now?
Just started streaming yesterday this
video help me a lot 😊
Really enjoyed this man. Thanks for sharing. The 'just...do IT!' was a nice touch. I watched that recently so super relevant. Thanks 😎
Awesome, thank you!
Started streaming last week. Most people I’ve got was 3, but I think I’m getting better. I think as long as I’m happy, anything can be a good stream, but thx man, much love!
Very good video. Concise and helpful man. Thanks!
really good point to bring up the mental health part, almost lost a semester in college not trying because I was too focused on learning how to work obs (which I haven't even figured out yet lmao)
He's right, I've been saying for 10 years that I am going to start a twitch/youtube career and I've never done it. It's gonna be awkward, but I'm going to just do it.
I’m finally switching back to streaming on twitch from exclusively doing RUclips. You have given me tons of inspiration to do just that! And I got some really good advice from this! Thanks man!
I love that you got passionate about this video and the topic. I get the same way about streaming and I really appreciate the passion, time, effort you put into this video. Thank you.
So lovey! Thanks a lot!
@@xTwoShoes you're welcome and keep being amazing!
I appreciate this video, I remember back when I was doing really good when I first started streaming and being consistent but I started to stagnate and than due do a schedule change I completely fell off of streaming but promised myself I would give it another shot this year
Best of luck!
Waiting for the 2024 video lol. just started up last week. Going pretty good so far ! it’s all about having. Good time with the community at the end of the day and having fun with it.
Coming soon!
After my mom died in 2017 I started posting comic con videos and my love for comic books on my channel. I went through a bad depression and my kids stay with their moms. so I didn’t really get to see them as much as I wanted to and I was just really going downhill fast, and my RUclips Community actually helped me a lot. But actually being able to talk to people on a daily basis. When I couldn’t even leave my house helped so much.
Now the content I do is just stuff I like to do on a daily basis Weather video games, comic books, cooking videos movie reactions just any and everything I’m into.
Because I look at it as I’m leaving behind memories and not just trying to earn a paycheck. which I haven’t got paid from streaming yet.
But I remember what it was like after my mom passed and I wish I had more videos of her so I can remember what she sounds like. And I thought …if that ever happens to me, my kids will at least have hours upon hours of videos, to sit down and watch of me.
I’m so happy I found this video. What you’re sharing still applies in 2024. Especially the part about “Twitch titles”! I need to work on mine. Just saying “Call of Duty: MW 3” won’t cut it. Thank you so much for this information.
I’m just starting affiliate this week but so much knowledge!! And glad I ran into this before! Mental health huge! Thankyou! 💯💯🙌🏽
Being on Twitch for 8 years, I already knew most of the tips but the rest of the advice made so much sense to me now :D I have been always thinking of using TikTok etc
Great to hear!
TikTok is the better place. I literally get around 100-400 viewers while live playing old FOOTBALL games. Come on now, Twitch is not for small streamers at all.
amazing advice, this was by far the best video I have watched that helps me focus on what I need to improve on.
You're the best bro. Killing it!
Networking has helped me the most I think. Finding people that are like you. I've heard that people have streamed for 4 years and still average 2 viewers. LIke how
Different strokes for different folks I guess!
I just started streaming today and streamed to 0 viewers but to be honest it was some of the best fun I’ve had in a while and watching this video has given me a lot of motivation to continue doing so
I really like your relatable pov that almost every streamer will encounter!
Moreover, Sincerely Grateful for sharing these mistakes (and how to correct them).
A lot of people like me don't know what we don't know, and does these thing not knowing that it was a mistake!
Thank you so much mate!!
Found this video on a YT search. Very helpful and genuine! Subscribed.
Thanks so so much :D
I made it a habit of recording myself to test any stream setting changes. It's a little more involved than having a second twitch account, but it gets the job done more or less. Also I'm pretty guilty of the "I'll go live in XXXX when I XXXX has happened."
It's such a weird thing because I always enjoy streaming when I do go live, but I get crazy anxiety when I think about doing it which ends up with me putting it off. Getting the "just do it" stuck in my head is a work in progress, but we're getting there.
Appreciate these videos as always.
The anxiety around going live is so valid. I get it almost everyday too haha
That second twitch account thing really hit home. right after you had said that I immediately realized that's what the first two minutes of my previous stream consisted of. Just me setting up the stream and i realized now that anybody who wants to watch that stream is going to be starting off with that. Thank you!!!
This is the first youtube video where I was told to like and subscribe and I actually did it. (Not saying this to promote myself because you talked about it in the video) but it's been a learning curve. I helped a friend hit affiliate and did everything for his stream and he was off to a good start. MYSELF on the other hand its differently been rough. This is a really long way to say you gave solid good advice that changed my thinking on a couple things and I found myself taking notes so thank you for that. Also, no one bully me I will cry.
I just started streaming a couple days ago and these tips helped me get 10x the views, thank you for such an informative video!
So in short i need to drop back to square one and take a different approach. The video is a big help!
Twitch streaming is something I'd considered trying for years, and a couple weeks ago I finally started out with just a Logitech webcam and an $80 mic from Amazon. Its a basic set up, but it gets the job done. So far I mostly just have graphic designers popping into my chat and trying to hustle me into buying their services. I always turn them away saying I'm not interested. It's pretty annoying to have to deal with. I've got a few actual viewers who have returned a few times, but this is a slow grind for sure. The market for this is really oversaturated now, so I cant have any real designs that I'm gonna get huge with this. I just do it becuase its a fun little side project with a game a love, and if it takes off that would of course be amazing. In the meantime though, I wont quit my day job!
see, im trying to grow more and more. i’ve got sponsorships already but i’ve fallen into this hole where it’s hard to make my content fun. after watching this i think i know how to make some of my stuff fun. thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this! Such great advice .. I'm still nervous lol but this has really helped x
Man as a stream(who struggles a lot with getting my stream out there) i can relate to the whole energy bit just recently i had a little bit of self doubt about streaming. Thank the RUclips algorithm for recommending me this video.
Thank you very much for all your wonderful tips and insight for everyone looking to stream. I've always looked at myself as someone who has a pretty good shot at it, as I've grown to enjoy the whole process of livestreaming, the art of it, and ultimately a having an great understanding of things work. I'm someone who is very passionate on bringing the world around me a big smile while making them feel loved in my presence, and also spreading my artwork I do to so my others as well. During last year...I was very unmotivated and discouraged as I always had high expectations for myself that almost were never met, which now I understand to expect since considering of how small compared to others, and really not having much of an audience. However, I've grown to grasp what I really need to do in order for my goals to be realized, not having too many high expectations, and really just having fun with myself at the end of the day. I really appreciate your video and the knowledge you shared with us hee-hee 😊
True honest words! When testing your stream just make an record with obs and u get to know what u need as it would be the same live and no ones gonna see it except yourself
Literally made the same comment about xqc to a friend of mine who is getting into streaming re: dont worry about the setup and the gear too much. Really loved that you brought that up.
Exactly! Too many people get sucked it to thinking they need everything
One thing I'd love twitch to have is a private stream option so we don't have to create a whole new channel to test our stream settings
That could be handy!
@@xTwoShoesor I don't know if this exists but I'd love an invite only stream option for friends/family/subs only streams to give more value to subscribers
You can enable bandwidth test mode to do a dummy stream with no actual output to twitch, but it will still upload to twitch servers just the same so you can test bitrate and PC performance this way.
For testing visuals and such you can record with the same encode settings and look that way.
Alternatively i know people who made an alt account just to test stream with.
Hope any of this helped!
Edit: bandwidth test mode*
This was actually a really good informative video about this topic with streaming. Thank you ! and best of luck to you!
Glad it was helpful!
I know i'm late to this video and you might not see this comment, but here it is anyway. Thank you so much for this video! I tend to say the same thing as you with streaming but sometimes I need to hear it from someone else myself. You have helped me understand why I started 2 months ago, because I enjoyed doing it. Thanks for helping me to understand what it is I say to others and to tell me to practice what I prech.
I did indeed see this comment and thank you for it! Thanks for watching :) I wish you the best of luck! You got this!
Thanks man you really helped inspire me to take this thing to the next level!
Thanks! You got this!
Thank you bro ima try these out, Been streaming for 7 years and really want to see some growth stay blessed and keep up the amazing content
i liked the realness of this video especially with how to handle streaming as i think im getting slightly more addicted to it.
I love you're honesty and admire your knowledge of how easily one can get sucked into being online 24/7. Respect o7
Thank you for this currently studying a lot of these videos and writing stuff down, I legit have no setup or anything like that yet since I’m trying to convince my parents to get me a setup(on the cheap side since like you said expensive gear is useless right now and not good investment), but as soon as I can I will be using everything I’ve learned to start streaming and making videos and content, so seriously thank you for a good comprehensive video with great advice!
OMFG. I was making these small mistakes you mentioned in your video. Now I know what to look out for. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for this video I really needed this, I did my very first live stream yesterday and before I went live I was terrified of people not liking me but then I realized that nobody is really gonna be watching yet since I’m a brand new streamer any who this video really helped me figure things out thanks!
I started streaming like a month ago and so far my channel's growth has been amazing (at 73 rn) with me having an average of 4 viewers almost each stream. But usually unless one of the regulars is there, the chat is usually very stagnant, but I'm hopeful, streaming is once of the most fun things I have done so far
i'd been streaming since 2017 and i love the little things of little viewers, i don't expect to grow, but i am more of just want to talk to people, views and all that don't matter to me. I am just here to make people laugh, but lately been hard for me to keep up with my mental health and having slow internet being in aussie land, but all in all i'd rather have fun no matter how bad my connections is, my goal is making people laugh. i know i'd made someone day on a game on cities skylines having them watch me pop off at the traffic and it was chaos after chaos and seeing those laughing emojis and all that makes my day better
I think the biggest problem getting discovered is all the saturation in each Gaming Title. I mean you can just scroll for months through the 0-5 viewer streams. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and play a game that nobody is really playing to actually get discovered. I get more views and interaction this way.
thanks for the tips I'm definitely going to stop by your stream and be on the look out for more tip videos!
Thank you for the video. It inspired me to keep grinding right when I felt like hanging it up.
Another banger of a video! Keep it up Dan!
Thanks my man
Always making these BANGER vids bro. Even as someone that's streamed for 2 years now the content is helpful. For instance... I feel like I'm prob guilty of making lazy stream titles. Definitely need to up my game there! Thanks for the content advice, as usual!
PS... This one had some great editing. You're really upping your game man, well done!
Appreciate that! Thanks a lot!
I'll pass that on to the editor :D
This is a great video, that’s really all i have to say… Very informative on more than just flashy thumbnails and giveaways. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!!
I only have 100-200 subscribers on all platforms and I appreciate the tips, I wanna skyrocket ASAP.
Thank you!
Thank you Mr. X Two Shoes for making such content, I am struggling to assimilate all at once cuz a lot of info but I am working on it, thank you once again.
Happy to help!
Appreciate this video. Needed the reality check as a newbie to Twitch!
Great advice! Thank you
I began streaming a few weeks ago, and I've been editing and the gameplay and posting here on RUclips. I quit RUclips for a few years, and went from a consistent 200 views to 4-5 views since beginning to post again. Not gonna lie, It's definitely lost it's spark, but I really liked your idea of ignoring the views. Regardless of view count, I just keep making videos that I enjoy, and watching videos like these to get some ideas. Thanks for posting! Good luck everyone.
I don't have the best stuff for streaming but I have been streaming and have been enjoying it. I was one of those who wanted to wait until I had good quality supplies.
Amazing video, thanks for all the tips!
This is the greatest video I've ever seen on the topic. Thank you for sharing this. Love it.
I just started streaming and I appreciate this info, thank you man and keep it up, this really helped
Thank you so much for this video, love your humour x
Thanks so much :D
I appreciate the tips and extra knowledge into the world or streaming. I been wanting to go live but want to get more people knowing about my channel. It's so amazing that you do this for others
"Because I have a standing desk haha" got me rolling not expecting that at all lol
Very fair genuine advice, thank you.
My pleasure!
True. Just starting and learning as much as I can from others. Don't know if it will be a job😂 but i already have some equipment because I'm also photographer/videographer. Thank you
Keep it up!
2:26 I’ve been back and forth with view count but I’ve come to the conclusion that if you can’t stream to 0 people like you would to 10 then your doing it wrong. But also it’s handy to see it tick up so you know you can just give that extra 10% or say something to get them to chat. It works both ways!
Started a little while ago, glad to see this. Thanks.
Thank you for the advice, I need to create a second twitch for testing stuff. I feel like my streaming set up is pretty good atm but sometimes I like to do too much. For example having phone screen monitoring/ a tally for wins and loses & a vtuber thing going on. It really sucks when something isn't working properly & I have to spend 5-10 mins figuring out the problem. Been uploading on TikTok because of you & I have seen some growth there it's slow but it's good growth so ty for all the advice. I'm almost close to affiliate I just need to average 3 viewers lol currently sitting at 2.2 . You have genuinely helped a lot in my streaming journey & I hope you can continue to nourish us with your streaming knowledge xD
Thanks so much!
Good vid. Gave me some ideas on what I should do as well as wrote some apology texts after doing things I probably shouldn’t have. Learned some from this vid. Thx
Thanks! This is good information. I’ve been doing research that past couple of days. Your video sums everything up well, especially that part about just going live when you have the equipment to go live.
LOVE this video! I just started live streaming on Twitch and I procrastinated for almost a year (because I am not a gamer, just a chatbox)! I am on the 3rd party platforms you mention (PlaceIt and Streamladder), however, Streamladder is NOT FREE . . . Luckily, I do like the ease of Streamladder to create promos on other social media and (for my budget), their paid subscription is affordable. I love your enthusiasm to help beginner streamers get their groove on!