I just got my first few regulars now it's a lot easier to grow I went from 1 to 10. I would say the key is to be interactive with chat. but you dont get chat if you stop talking
Just wanted to say I really appreciate this video cuz I lowkey want to start streaming, and your tips seem so much more realistic that those I read before. Also your personality seems really cool -- might have to consider following haha
I started streaming just because i was like “sure why not”. And 5 months later ive made affiliate, and i can say with certainty its the best hobby ive ever had
STRONGLY agree with hiding view count, been doing it for my entire 2 1/2 year run on twitch. Speaking of volatile, looking at view count has far too many possibilities of altering your mood mid stream. Some say "seeing a higher view count gives me motivation." Sure I'll give you that, but as a content creator you need to distance yourself emotionally from view count as much as possible in order for the experience to be actually enjoyable, and seeing a lower than expected viewer number can make that experience exactly the opposite.
Could not agree with you more and its a trap i have fallen into over and over again however i also know first hand that you can have say 25 viewers average and have a really quiet stream and then another day you can be on a 10 viewer stream and have lots of chat rolling/crazy donations/hype trains, you never know whats going to happen on twitch, as long as you stick to the fundamentals just keep going.
The reason i started on twitch is because i got inspired.. and i wanted to have love and have ppl care for me but also make people happy and smile. Give ppl hope and encouragement. And none of mt intent is to get a shit ton of money
I started streaming on twitch to play with a group of friends that were streaming, and to grow our circle and play various games with other fun people...maybe build a community.
"Don't go into a channel and just say you're going live then leave. It tells us nothing about you." Actually, it tells me lots about you. I definitely don't want to form a relationship with you as you will attempt to use me and my platform to claw your way to the top and make everyone around you feel uncomfortable in the mean time. Good luck in your future endeavors, person I'll never see in my chat again.
The only time you should EVER talk about your own stream in someone else's chat is if you raided them and you were asked about how it went explicitly by them.
I've been watching these "tips" videos for a while now, probably dozens of them, but this is top-tier advice. Seriously. Especially the "networking" aspect. Really sound (and logical when you think about it) advice. Well done, man!
Seriously, thank you. I see far too many channels just saying "have a good setup" or "play games you like" over and over and over again. I honestly feel like I can try again with twitch and maybe even grow. I am probably saying what everyone's thinking right now. You are a life saver, seriously, you deserve way more subs. Thank you.
Sounds like great advice to me! I like the friendship not networking idea, especially. It seems that we have an older notion where we need to do “networking,” when we’d probably rather make friends, anyway, and this is what is proposed as working better on Twitch. Thanks, xTS!
Honestly I do want to make streaming and general content creation my career, and I do come in with that mindset, but videos like this really help to remind me that I have to start it as something I like first, and worry about money later. If I focus on money alone, I won't make good content, and won't get anywhere I think
Exactly! I was worried that my thoughts on this section came off as negative to those who want to make it a career. But self belief is so important! You got this!
I can definately sign the hidden viewer count. when i began streaming, it always felt like i did something wrong when the counter drops even from like 5 to 4 and pressured me when i saw it goes up. So until i found out that you could actually hide the count, i covered the part of my screen that displays it. It is such a relief to not be pressured, especially if you think that like 3-4 are watching and get a notification about an average of 15 after the stream. So i can definately recommend doing that.
This video is what I needed. I just made the decision to stream and the first one was very rough. It felt awkward streaming to no viewers. I am going to apply the principles you discussed and change my mindset. Thanks for making this video, it helped me rethink my stream!
Really nice and solid tips, thanks so much! I am reluctant on turning off my viewer count but mostly because I like to see when people get too tired to keep watching (since most of my streams are late at night) and not necessarily to be motivated by the number itself. Also not seeing twitch as a business right away is just such a good mindset!
This has been the absolute MOST helpful "how to" twitch video I've seen. The view counter DEFINITELY makes me get in my head and I definitely do start to get awkward when I see it go up XD Thank you for talking about more than just "post on social media", that's all I ever see
I'm new to streaming, literally only done 2 streams thus far and I know that I'm still learning the ropes. Hell, my friend told me that my capture window should have been at the bottom after I finished streaming! Now I'll be able to see the chat in stream. I have a lot of fun streaming and really want to make a living off it, I like it, I enjoy entertaining people. This kind of video is pretty helpful for people like me
Hey! Just wanted to make a comment to say I hid my viewer count way before seeing this video, and I definitely expected it to make the list! It is genuinely such a great decision. By the end of the day, you're really just on Twitch to have fun. Have fun with it, and don't stress about viewer count when you're starting out. Great vid.
This is the best way to explain how to grow your channel. The part that got me was when you said "don't be afraid to ban people cos you might lose a viewer" and that is a fact! Love the video and thanks for the tips/pointers that I need to work on. 💪🏽🔥💯
When I first watched this video I was so surprised with how little your sub count was, you have so much knowledge and are so good at explaining things! You’ve earned yourself a new subscriber!
This is the second streaming advice video I've seen and it's super helpful. Thank you for making this and being real with the things to do/don't do when you're new!
I really want to start streaming just as a means to make friends and socialize, but I'm intimidated by all of the people who do take it seriously. It's hard to feel confident and comfortable even though my expectations are practical. Thank you for the suggestions.
I thought like you up until I turned 18, then when I graduated from highschool I just kind of looked at my worries and laughed . I just decided one day to say fuck what people think? Do you,and thats it. Keep your eye on the goals you set. No point in worrying about what others think. Also you get a fancy / shiny ban hammer for your streams.
I started stressing back in 2016 on a whim and I fell in love with it. One thing I love about it is the more I do it the more I learn and grow as a streamer and a person, and this was a great video to learn even more from, thank you for posting!
Some great tips here Dan, I've made all those mistakes and will no doubt keep making them! Definitely lots to keep in mind even if people don't want to grow but just want to keep having fun - Twitch isn't fun if no one is watching!
Honestly needed this video. I think I've gotten so excited about streaming that I've hyped myself up to be this next big thing. Umm, no, that's not gonna happen. I'm trying to re-adjust my thinking to 'I'm not the best and probably won't be, but I'll give it my best shot'. I think this video helped a lot too, and I like how realistic you are about these things. Thank you.
Also, I keep view count up because It has never altered my personality on stream, I streamed to NO ONE for a year and a half and honestly had a lot of fun either way. I learned from that 1 1/2 year that I know exactly what I want to do and stick with it. Now I have some regulars and viewers... the only thing that has changed and is a bit harder to do is keep track of chat. I'm the same guy as last year,but with viewers. I'll find myself rambling on a subject far too long due to the habits of streaming to no one in the past.
this is actual gem. i watched my fair share of how to grow on twitch or youtube videos but ive never watched something so straightforward. legit felt like i was being scolded but not the bad kind. thanks man definitely needed this
I started streaming four years ago without any knowledge or experience, and yes, I set myself up for a hard letdown not once, not twice, but many times. I can't begin to tell you how many times I've given up. Most of us are guilty of this mindset, but it's part of the learning experience. It's how we mature in this industry. You have to crawl before you can walk. Nowadays, I have fun. I don't think about fame and fortune. If it happens, it happens. If I have only one viewer in my chat, I treat that one viewer like 110k viewers. Don't get me wrong, I want to make it in this industry. I love what I do, yet I'm still finding myself here. Happy streaming to all of you, and have fun because remember, this is why we do what we do.
love this. i decided to stream because i played everyday and many people told me i had the look and personality and once i did it, I hit affiliate in less than one week and it was the best decision ever.
Another thing I've noticed as somebody who's just started streaming is choosing when I stream. Like I can see the difference in my viewership when I stream on a Friday night vs like the middle of the day on a Tuesday.
This was very, very helpful. Especially the tip about networking to make friends. I’m so scared of networking because I don’t want people to think I’m just using them, but at the same time there are so many creators who obviously have more followers/subscribers/whatever than me and I think they’re just really cool and I think would be an amazing friend. It’s a struggle mate, haha.
Jeez when I started watching this video I figured you had a few hundred thousands subs, very high quality content. Keep up the good work man, ur going places.
Thank you sir for being humble and giving me both tips and confirming on a few things that I do correctly. I have learned a lot out of this. Thank you my friend.
I've been streaming for 2 months and just made affiliate and I love it. Playing games and interacting and meeting new people is one of my most favorite ways to spend time. Very good tips in this video. Good luck everyone! You can do it :)
When I play a game I usually have a lot of things to say about what is happening, but there is no one around to talk. I've been thinking if I should start streaming just so at least I'll have a way to let all those thoughts get out of my head :)
How to grow on twitch. Stop listening to others methods, and be yourself. If you know you can do it, you can and you will figure it out all by yourself. If you want to listen to others, then go ahead and make a gamble on who's advice is solid or not. Just because someone has x amount of viewers on twitch does not mean it will work the same for you, using their method. Everyones method is catered to their style and personality. So just do you! Example. I am thin and athletic..no fat issues. People ask me diet advice but I will never advise someone to follow my diet. I eat very fattening things to stay skinny...yeap...Over active metabolism. So someone with a different personality....I mean metabolism might get over the weight they wanted following mine. Never assume someone's method of success will work for you. Take all advice with a grain of salt. If anyone says this is THE way..or THE method..etc...run away.
that’s terrible advice. If you wanna grow you have to steal from other people that are already successful or if you are lucky enough and only if you are lucky you do it your own way but 9 times out of 10 what this guy just said will never work
Good video!! I hit affiliate just under 1 month in and it feels great!! Been working very hard and it's awesome to see the progress i am making. Keep up the good work
I'm actually glad that I already do most of these stuff. But some of the advice does make sense, and I kinda feel dumb for not following them. Already started off pretty big, with 33 followers and 3.1 average viewers in a month, and im sure this will help me out even more. Thanks for the tips my guy, you are awesome
I plan on starting my stream again this summer, fresh start. I honestly plan on getting a full-time job because frankly I want to stream as a comfort streamer, and I love interacting and talking with people. I'm currently contemplating whether to just turn off donations. I feel like people feel pressured to give donations and support when theres an option. Honestly, my dream is to stream to an audience who can ask me questions and while I have gameplay in the back, I can give genuine advice and have deep conversations with chat.
I love how you said to just actually make friends, my god that's so important and people who just walk around and try to pawn off their stuff is terrible and super not-genuine.
@@xTwoShoes I'm wondering at what stage of my content creation I'll stop getting people coming along to try and sell me something, dropping a link and then leaving. That'd actually be an interesting video, on if buying any of that artwork is worth it, and how to know if you've overpaid.
Loved this, I feel like my stream got many of its views because of the tight knit community in the aviation sector. I enjoy the other streams when I’m not working my primary job or studying for school etc. and I’ve done what I can to make the experience a full interaction.
Hey just stumbled across this and the very last tip i feel is the most important of the entire video. "Just have fun" I just recently started streaming and having a good paying job I decided to approach it to meet new people and find new friends that enjoy the same kind of games as me. Averaging 5 viewers a stream isn't much but it's been a lot of fun so far and while I have a sub button I really don't even want anyone to push it I just like having people to hang with and talk to while i'm gaming.
i had that happen with toxic rocket league players that i would beat or if they beat me, instantly ban them lol, but i am also trying to talk more in my stream, and im so happy i fixed a major issue i was having, this vid helped, thanks man keep up the good videos :D
I started cause it looked fun, I like making others laugh and Im a curious person when it comes to games "Can I do this method to get over here" *Dies* ok maybe not" I needed this advice though I turned off viewers and I do practice anyways cause I'm always talking about the game or thinking out loud. Numbers don't really matter I enjoy games as a whole if its just me so be it. I am having fun with the game im playing. I do test streams or talk about my goals and such cause I want everyone to know hey im trying to get better and to bring more things to the table for you to enjoy or watch. I love expressing the growth I'm doing and getting advice from others. It all comes down to the community you make, at the end of the day these viewers or people are joining your streams. They take time out of their day to enjoy YOU. They make the choice to join your community and invite others to it, its better to be humble then to be "ahh yes GIVE ME YOUR MONEY! ALL YOUR BASE BELONG TO US" type person.
Thanks man, this helped a lot. I’m gonna change some things up, I’m just gonna go have fun with it, and stop worrying about how many people are watching.
Wow! Hands down some of the best and most informative streams I've seen yet! You're excellent at this! Subscribed to your Twitch channel. Thanks for all these great vids! Keep up the superb work and I'll see ya live soon!
I appreciate the video. I'm trying to get started as a streamer. I think not putting too much expectation on yourself in the beginning was key as well as talking as if someone is always watching.
Thank you so much for this. The NBA analogy really was well-put. I just started, but I don't expect success. I just have fun with my buddies and draw. It's more so my friends can watch!! But if other people find me that's great too!
This is seriously one of the most down to earth, legit pieces of advice for streamers. I am guilty of staring at that viewer count. Really enjoyed your video. Thanks!
On Point sir. You earned a follow from me. The hiding the viewer count is just a mental trick for people hung up on getting viewers. I personally like to take a look at how many people are in my stream when it's blowin' up. The real honest trick is to not dwell on it, and keep your yammer on regardless if chat is blowin' up or not. GG xTwoShoes
Lol my buddy I was streaming with did the same thing and I was like bro please stop. I eventually started streaming on my own because I could tell he would just create a stream I didn't want to take part in anyways. He hated anime and was just...kind of a hater in general so I knew our communities just couldn't possibly mix.
Ok here it goes, I've seen many of these how-to videos and this one is the best by far, very informal while not patronizing also very entertaining, Great video, and just the best accent ever! Thanks for the great content.
Not gona lie, I'm glad I found this video. I definitely came into the twitch community with the wrong mentality. I love gaming. It's what I'm good at. And I have fun doing it! But going through this video, I can see that I've made almost every mistake this video lists out 😅 thank you so much for this helpful video!
As someone who hasn't even started streaming yet, but already knew everything in your video, this is the first video I've seen that pretty much read my mind. I was expecting this to be the same crap I've seen in dozens of other videos. Thank you for saying the stuff that actually matters. Liked and subscribed! (Followed on Twitch as well!)
bro i found you today through a raid and your videos and twitch are on point and much love and respect my friend im going to watch all your videos for help!
1) Holy crap, this channel is underrated. HOW DO YOU ONLY HAVE 2K SUBS?! 2) I feel like a lot of these tips is applied to content creation in general. I don't think anyone - youtuber, streamer, musician, etc. ever thought they'd become hugely successful and I would guess a large majority of em stepped into their (relative) game with very little expectations. Great vid.
And yeah that’s very true about the fluctuation. I was getting like 12 to 17 viewers per stream for a while and I was so excited I was getting momentum and I lowered my hours at work which I really don’t regret still. But now I get like two viewers for the last hour of my stream which is only two hours. It goes to show you how things can change but also goes to show you how the members of your community can make a difference. There was one viewer that was very engaging and she would engage me and she would engage the audience and everybody loved them. I noticed when they stopped coming to the streams, that’s when everything changed.
I can absolutely agree on kicking out toxic people out. I had trouble with one regular viewer where I didn't want to kick him out because of how long he had been following me and appearing on chat. Apparently others were tired of his behavior too and once I removed the problem my channel started to grow slowly but surely after that.
Thanks for the Tips mate. I appreciate the confidence boost. I've been studying and watching your videos for a while now. Its a lil like... training boost before i go online.
I appreciate this video so much in the first few months of me streaming I had this goal to become affiliate and accomplished that while streaming on playstation but after that I hit a real curb my views were low and it was a mentality game with me focusing on my views rather than actually conversating with my stream and making content. I have stopped for two months now because I was grinding to get a pc and now Im planning on streaming some good content basically getting back on that grind (I was held back on console cause of audio reasons). I just like to say thank you for the tips and tricks it was refreshing to be reminded this isn't a job it should be a hobby first and you should always have fun in what you're doing. I may make it and I may not but that will be the journey and this is the first mark of that adventure. Wish me luck.
I agree with the networking, I was watching this streamer and we all became friends I had them on my social media. I decided to try out streaming and they all followed me 🖤
this video really helped! i started streaming about a week and a half ago and i already submitted my application to be in affiliate! best choice of my life to be apart of twitch!
The best advice I can give people is JUST DO IT. It can be so so stressful, overwhelming and scary, when you do all these researches and you're like I can't do this. Just do it. It's part of learning. you will find what works for you. It might take a while but you will find it if you keep with it. And remember your viewers, even just the name. If they come back in to say hi and you remember them and reply with hey (-) I haven't seen you back in a while, how have you been, we've missed you. It means so much to them. Be yourself, be stupid, be quirky, don't take yourself too seriously, make fun of your mistakes. Treat your viewers as friends, you're there to hang out and the more the merrier. Keep a schedule, ye everyone says that it's so hard but humans are creatures of habit, you want to build a community based on consistency. But on the other hand do not force yourself too much. Take mental breaks, know when to stop or you will regret it and feel like you have not put your best self out there. These are what I have learnt so far. I'm still a small streamer but I feel these helps not just with the stream but also with my mentality.
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If you enjoyed my rambling, please consider dropping a follow on twitch! twitch.tv/xtwoshoes :)
I just got my first few regulars now it's a lot easier to grow I went from 1 to 10. I would say the key is to be interactive with chat. but you dont get chat if you stop talking
Just wanted to say I really appreciate this video cuz I lowkey want to start streaming, and your tips seem so much more realistic that those I read before. Also your personality seems really cool -- might have to consider following haha
Thank you for this bud, I hope that I can work on these and grow my stream community! Thank you again. Cheers.
Yo what's your discord man you seem chill and want to hang with the community. (You should put the link in the description on vids so people can join)
I play on console, do you have any recommendations on quality capture cards
I started streaming just because i was like “sure why not”. And 5 months later ive made affiliate, and i can say with certainty its the best hobby ive ever had
Nice! Keep it up:)
@@xTwoShoes thanks! Appreciate it
Congrats man!!
Lucky I’ve been trying but no one comes
@@malachispraulding3060 keep at it bud, you’ll get there
STRONGLY agree with hiding view count, been doing it for my entire 2 1/2 year run on twitch. Speaking of volatile, looking at view count has far too many possibilities of altering your mood mid stream. Some say "seeing a higher view count gives me motivation." Sure I'll give you that, but as a content creator you need to distance yourself emotionally from view count as much as possible in order for the experience to be actually enjoyable, and seeing a lower than expected viewer number can make that experience exactly the opposite.
100%! Thanks a lot for the insight :)
damn bro "you type like mirage"
Same I’ve still been doing that as of today
seeing as 1 viewer is my average, i would say that anything over 1 is good lmao
Could not agree with you more and its a trap i have fallen into over and over again however i also know first hand that you can have say 25 viewers average and have a really quiet stream and then another day you can be on a 10 viewer stream and have lots of chat rolling/crazy donations/hype trains, you never know whats going to happen on twitch, as long as you stick to the fundamentals just keep going.
I am streaming since a few weeks now and I was soooo happy when the first viewer started to write in my chat and actually stayed for the whole stream.
Awesome! Keep it up:D
I will. Thank you :)
awweee, i cant wait to have this feeling 🥺
I would rather have 1 viewer that is consistent and not 100 viewers that don’t even type
@@josiahdejesus_ shut up
The reason i started on twitch is because i got inspired.. and i wanted to have love and have ppl care for me but also make people happy and smile. Give ppl hope and encouragement. And none of mt intent is to get a shit ton of money
Nice! Keep it up:)
I stream just as a hobby, to have fun 🤩 and to get involved with computers 💻
@@Blueman2018 yeah✨✨....I too started using twitch today😂
I just started to we all can support each pther
I started streaming on twitch to play with a group of friends that were streaming, and to grow our circle and play various games with other fun people...maybe build a community.
"Don't go into a channel and just say you're going live then leave. It tells us nothing about you."
Actually, it tells me lots about you. I definitely don't want to form a relationship with you as you will attempt to use me and my platform to claw your way to the top and make everyone around you feel uncomfortable in the mean time. Good luck in your future endeavors, person I'll never see in my chat again.
The only time you should EVER talk about your own stream in someone else's chat is if you raided them and you were asked about how it went explicitly by them.
Fantastic advice man! Really enjoyed listening to it. Great too see more Irish lads on here 👍🏼
Yo!! Thank you so much! I actually watch a lot of your vids and those so cool to hear! Really appreciate it. Go raibh mile :D
I've been watching these "tips" videos for a while now, probably dozens of them, but this is top-tier advice. Seriously. Especially the "networking" aspect. Really sound (and logical when you think about it) advice. Well done, man!
Thank you so much!
Seriously, thank you. I see far too many channels just saying "have a good setup" or "play games you like" over and over and over again. I honestly feel like I can try again with twitch and maybe even grow. I am probably saying what everyone's thinking right now. You are a life saver, seriously, you deserve way more subs.
Thank you.
Awww! Thank you for that. I wish you the best of luck on your streaming venture:)
@@josiahdejesus_ I know this isn't real but I'm just curious to see what it is in here
@@hyploxin did u go inside the server?
@@justaburger3457 yeah it was a random hangout I'm pretty sure
This dude dropped so much knowledge. Respect
Thanks for the kind words
Sounds like great advice to me!
I like the friendship not networking idea, especially. It seems that we have an older notion where we need to do “networking,” when we’d probably rather make friends, anyway, and this is what is proposed as working better on Twitch.
Thanks, xTS!
Very well said! Thank you so much!
@@xTwoShoes Pleasure is mine... Thank you for your work here!
Honestly I do want to make streaming and general content creation my career, and I do come in with that mindset, but videos like this really help to remind me that I have to start it as something I like first, and worry about money later. If I focus on money alone, I won't make good content, and won't get anywhere I think
Exactly! I was worried that my thoughts on this section came off as negative to those who want to make it a career. But self belief is so important! You got this!
I can definately sign the hidden viewer count. when i began streaming, it always felt like i did something wrong when the counter drops even from like 5 to 4 and pressured me when i saw it goes up. So until i found out that you could actually hide the count, i covered the part of my screen that displays it. It is such a relief to not be pressured, especially if you think that like 3-4 are watching and get a notification about an average of 15 after the stream. So i can definately recommend doing that.
This video is what I needed. I just made the decision to stream and the first one was very rough. It felt awkward streaming to no viewers. I am going to apply the principles you discussed and change my mindset. Thanks for making this video, it helped me rethink my stream!
Glad I could help!
what's your twitch
Really nice and solid tips, thanks so much! I am reluctant on turning off my viewer count but mostly because I like to see when people get too tired to keep watching (since most of my streams are late at night) and not necessarily to be motivated by the number itself. Also not seeing twitch as a business right away is just such a good mindset!
Thank you! Honestly do whatever works for you:) Best of luck!
I do art as a hobby. Just learned to stream, while stream while I do this hobby, of it turns into something it's a bonus!
Just a genuinely real ass dude. With solid advice.
Appreciate that a lot!
i streamed doom eternal today and i titeled it " getting banned from my church for playing this" and i actually got more viewers than usual
Lmaooo
@@josiahdejesus_ is this a joke
@@josiahdejesus_ I hope this is a joke lmao
That's actually smart. It's the kind of title that'll definitely get people interested enough to click and at least see what it's about.
Good tips man. 🤘😎
Thank you so much:D
Did you try them?
This has been the absolute MOST helpful "how to" twitch video I've seen. The view counter DEFINITELY makes me get in my head and I definitely do start to get awkward when I see it go up XD
Thank you for talking about more than just "post on social media", that's all I ever see
Glad it helped!
I'm new to streaming, literally only done 2 streams thus far and I know that I'm still learning the ropes. Hell, my friend told me that my capture window should have been at the bottom after I finished streaming! Now I'll be able to see the chat in stream. I have a lot of fun streaming and really want to make a living off it, I like it, I enjoy entertaining people. This kind of video is pretty helpful for people like me
@@josiahdejesus_ I already have over 100 followers, you're 5 months too late for that offer
Hey! Just wanted to make a comment to say I hid my viewer count way before seeing this video, and I definitely expected it to make the list! It is genuinely such a great decision. By the end of the day, you're really just on Twitch to have fun. Have fun with it, and don't stress about viewer count when you're starting out.
Great vid.
Thanks for sharing!! Thank you:)
This is the best way to explain how to grow your channel. The part that got me was when you said "don't be afraid to ban people cos you might lose a viewer" and that is a fact! Love the video and thanks for the tips/pointers that I need to work on. 💪🏽🔥💯
Thank you! Best of luck with everything!
When I first watched this video I was so surprised with how little your sub count was, you have so much knowledge and are so good at explaining things! You’ve earned yourself a new subscriber!
Thanks for the kind words!!
This is the second streaming advice video I've seen and it's super helpful. Thank you for making this and being real with the things to do/don't do when you're new!
I'm so glad! Thank you!
I really want to start streaming just as a means to make friends and socialize, but I'm intimidated by all of the people who do take it seriously. It's hard to feel confident and comfortable even though my expectations are practical. Thank you for the suggestions.
Just block out the noise:) Streaming can be as chill or as serious as you want. But if having fun is your goal, then absolutely go for it!
I thought like you up until I turned 18, then when I graduated from highschool I just kind of looked at my worries and laughed . I just decided one day to say fuck what people think? Do you,and thats it. Keep your eye on the goals you set. No point in worrying about what others think. Also you get a fancy / shiny ban hammer for your streams.
Fortunate186 on twitch
I started stressing back in 2016 on a whim and I fell in love with it. One thing I love about it is the more I do it the more I learn and grow as a streamer and a person, and this was a great video to learn even more from, thank you for posting!
Love that! Thanks so much!
Some great tips here Dan, I've made all those mistakes and will no doubt keep making them! Definitely lots to keep in mind even if people don't want to grow but just want to keep having fun - Twitch isn't fun if no one is watching!
Thanks bro! I'm guilty of nearly everything here, that's how I learned. Keep it up:)
Fortunate186 on twitch
Honestly needed this video. I think I've gotten so excited about streaming that I've hyped myself up to be this next big thing. Umm, no, that's not gonna happen. I'm trying to re-adjust my thinking to 'I'm not the best and probably won't be, but I'll give it my best shot'. I think this video helped a lot too, and I like how realistic you are about these things. Thank you.
You are so welcome! Best of luck with it!
This has some incredibly insightful takes and is really well made.
Thank you!!
Also, I keep view count up because It has never altered my personality on stream, I streamed to NO ONE for a year and a half and honestly had a lot of fun either way. I learned from that 1 1/2 year that I know exactly what I want to do and stick with it.
Now I have some regulars and viewers... the only thing that has changed and is a bit harder to do is keep track of chat. I'm the same guy as last year,but with viewers. I'll find myself rambling on a subject far too long due to the habits of streaming to no one in the past.
this is actual gem. i watched my fair share of how to grow on twitch or youtube videos but ive never watched something so straightforward. legit felt like i was being scolded but not the bad kind. thanks man definitely needed this
Awww thanks so much! I really appreciate that:)
@@xTwoShoes dude within a week of watching this i got like 30 more followers and finally made it to affiliate thanks man
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You can actually HEAR the experience on this video. 🙌🏼 Loved everything of it. Subbed💖
Legend! Thank you so much:)
Appreciate it man. I'm out here trynna grow after a year of being hard stuck and imma try to apply some of the things you said! Thx for this bro!
I started streaming four years ago without any knowledge or experience, and yes, I set myself up for a hard letdown not once, not twice, but many times. I can't begin to tell you how many times I've given up. Most of us are guilty of this mindset, but it's part of the learning experience. It's how we mature in this industry. You have to crawl before you can walk. Nowadays, I have fun. I don't think about fame and fortune. If it happens, it happens. If I have only one viewer in my chat, I treat that one viewer like 110k viewers. Don't get me wrong, I want to make it in this industry. I love what I do, yet I'm still finding myself here. Happy streaming to all of you, and have fun because remember, this is why we do what we do.
love this. i decided to stream because i played everyday and many people told me i had the look and personality and once i did it, I hit affiliate in less than one week and it was the best decision ever.
Nice!
Another thing I've noticed as somebody who's just started streaming is choosing when I stream. Like I can see the difference in my viewership when I stream on a Friday night vs like the middle of the day on a Tuesday.
Dang thanks I just started twitch yesterday I never had confidence but this video can help me grow
Awesome to hear! Best of luck!
This was very, very helpful. Especially the tip about networking to make friends. I’m so scared of networking because I don’t want people to think I’m just using them, but at the same time there are so many creators who obviously have more followers/subscribers/whatever than me and I think they’re just really cool and I think would be an amazing friend. It’s a struggle mate, haha.
Thank youuuu:)
Jeez when I started watching this video I figured you had a few hundred thousands subs, very high quality content. Keep up the good work man, ur going places.
Thank you sir for being humble and giving me both tips and confirming on a few things that I do correctly. I have learned a lot out of this. Thank you my friend.
So nice of you! Thank you:)
I've been streaming for 2 months and just made affiliate and I love it. Playing games and interacting and meeting new people is one of my most favorite ways to spend time. Very good tips in this video. Good luck everyone! You can do it :)
Good stuff! Keep it up:)
When I play a game I usually have a lot of things to say about what is happening, but there is no one around to talk. I've been thinking if I should start streaming just so at least I'll have a way to let all those thoughts get out of my head :)
Totally relatable lolllll. And all the things I wanna talk about that my family doesn't care to hear about, too. XD
After over a year of streaming I have a humble 500 followers. These tips are still useful for me to this day. Thanks a lot man!
Great to hear!
How to grow on twitch. Stop listening to others methods, and be yourself. If you know you can do it, you can and you will figure it out all by yourself. If you want to listen to others, then go ahead and make a gamble on who's advice is solid or not. Just because someone has x amount of viewers on twitch does not mean it will work the same for you, using their method. Everyones method is catered to their style and personality. So just do you!
Example. I am thin and athletic..no fat issues. People ask me diet advice but I will never advise someone to follow my diet. I eat very fattening things to stay skinny...yeap...Over active metabolism. So someone with a different personality....I mean metabolism might get over the weight they wanted following mine. Never assume someone's method of success will work for you. Take all advice with a grain of salt.
If anyone says this is THE way..or THE method..etc...run away.
Well said 👏👏
that’s terrible advice. If you wanna grow you have to steal from other people that are already successful or if you are lucky enough and only if you are lucky you do it your own way but 9 times out of 10 what this guy just said will never work
@@etherious5957 are you dumb ?
@@etherious5957 🤨 uh- no.
@@overdozxe348 you care to tell me where I’m wrong
This video was definitely the video i needed to find tonight in a lot of ways. Thank you for makin it.
You are most welcome!
Good video!! I hit affiliate just under 1 month in and it feels great!! Been working very hard and it's awesome to see the progress i am making.
Keep up the good work
Nice work!
I’ve heard the “Hide the view count” before but never understood why, you explain it so perfectly! Will have to give it a go!
Thanks so much Baza!
I'm actually glad that I already do most of these stuff. But some of the advice does make sense, and I kinda feel dumb for not following them. Already started off pretty big, with 33 followers and 3.1 average viewers in a month, and im sure this will help me out even more. Thanks for the tips my guy, you are awesome
Thank you so much!
I plan on starting my stream again this summer, fresh start. I honestly plan on getting a full-time job because frankly I want to stream as a comfort streamer, and I love interacting and talking with people. I'm currently contemplating whether to just turn off donations. I feel like people feel pressured to give donations and support when theres an option. Honestly, my dream is to stream to an audience who can ask me questions and while I have gameplay in the back, I can give genuine advice and have deep conversations with chat.
That’s cool! Your stream is yours to do what you want with it:) best of luck!
Big PP Energy right here.
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I love how you said to just actually make friends, my god that's so important and people who just walk around and try to pawn off their stuff is terrible and super not-genuine.
People see right through it:) Thank you!
@@xTwoShoes I'm wondering at what stage of my content creation I'll stop getting people coming along to try and sell me something, dropping a link and then leaving.
That'd actually be an interesting video, on if buying any of that artwork is worth it, and how to know if you've overpaid.
Loved this, I feel like my stream got many of its views because of the tight knit community in the aviation sector. I enjoy the other streams when I’m not working my primary job or studying for school etc. and I’ve done what I can to make the experience a full interaction.
Thanks for sharing and thanks for the kind words!
Thank you for these tips. It really helps out when you're just overwhelmed with what to do
You are so welcome!
Love this dude. Straight forward, no BS advice. Thanks.
Thank youuu! Much love!
i know im 2 years late but this really motivated me to stream thank u this really helps alot
Thank you dude! I am struggling to stream with a solid amount of viewers and this will help me out ! Thanks for the amazing tips !
You are so welcome! Thank you for the kind words!
Hey just stumbled across this and the very last tip i feel is the most important of the entire video. "Just have fun" I just recently started streaming and having a good paying job I decided to approach it to meet new people and find new friends that enjoy the same kind of games as me. Averaging 5 viewers a stream isn't much but it's been a lot of fun so far and while I have a sub button I really don't even want anyone to push it I just like having people to hang with and talk to while i'm gaming.
Well said!
I think the hardest part is the motivation. I know consistency is key, it's just hard sometimes.
I’ve a few videos that may help with motivation!
@@xTwoShoes Definitely will check em out, thank you!
i had that happen with toxic rocket league players that i would beat or if they beat me, instantly ban them lol, but i am also trying to talk more in my stream, and im so happy i fixed a major issue i was having, this vid helped, thanks man keep up the good videos :D
I started cause it looked fun, I like making others laugh and Im a curious person when it comes to games "Can I do this method to get over here" *Dies* ok maybe not"
I needed this advice though I turned off viewers and I do practice anyways cause I'm always talking about the game or thinking out loud. Numbers don't really matter I enjoy games as a whole if its just me so be it. I am having fun with the game im playing. I do test streams or talk about my goals and such cause I want everyone to know hey im trying to get better and to bring more things to the table for you to enjoy or watch. I love expressing the growth I'm doing and getting advice from others. It all comes down to the community you make, at the end of the day these viewers or people are joining your streams. They take time out of their day to enjoy YOU. They make the choice to join your community and invite others to it, its better to be humble then to be "ahh yes GIVE ME YOUR MONEY! ALL YOUR BASE BELONG TO US" type person.
Thanks man, this helped a lot. I’m gonna change some things up, I’m just gonna go have fun with it, and stop worrying about how many people are watching.
You got this!
@@xTwoShoes thanks dude!
like this is soooo underrated like wtf. keep it up!!
Thank you!
Dude the around 4:20 the comment about turning off your view count. I loved that tip! Thanks for the advice!
Any time!
This was really needed advice. Been doing this as a hobby for about 2 years and sort of hit a hump recently.
You are welcome! Best of luck with everything!
Rare to find someone with useful tips for Twitch streaming unlike many others who will basically call out common tips who everybody already knows :)
Thank you so much!
Wow! Hands down some of the best and most informative streams I've seen yet! You're excellent at this! Subscribed to your Twitch channel. Thanks for all these great vids! Keep up the superb work and I'll see ya live soon!
Thank you so much! And extra thanks for the sub! That's awesome!
I appreciate the video. I'm trying to get started as a streamer. I think not putting too much expectation on yourself in the beginning was key as well as talking as if someone is always watching.
100%. Best of luck!
Thank you so much for this. The NBA analogy really was well-put. I just started, but I don't expect success. I just have fun with my buddies and draw. It's more so my friends can watch!! But if other people find me that's great too!
Keep it up! Hope it goes well. My most recent video is actually aimed at people who just started so perhaps that would be of interest! Thank you:D
This is seriously one of the most down to earth, legit pieces of advice for streamers. I am guilty of staring at that viewer count. Really enjoyed your video. Thanks!
I appreciate that! Thank you so much!
This was a definitely the right video to make that I needed to see. Nice video bro!
Glad I could help!
On Point sir. You earned a follow from me. The hiding the viewer count is just a mental trick for people hung up on getting viewers. I personally like to take a look at how many people are in my stream when it's blowin' up. The real honest trick is to not dwell on it, and keep your yammer on regardless if chat is blowin' up or not. GG xTwoShoes
I felt targeted as soon as I heard the “come say hi” title 🤣🤣
Im sorry :D
@@xTwoShoes it’s cool lol just shows I was definitely doing something wrong
Lol my buddy I was streaming with did the same thing and I was like bro please stop. I eventually started streaming on my own because I could tell he would just create a stream I didn't want to take part in anyways. He hated anime and was just...kind of a hater in general so I knew our communities just couldn't possibly mix.
Ok here it goes, I've seen many of these how-to videos and this one is the best by far, very informal while not patronizing also very entertaining, Great video, and just the best accent ever! Thanks for the great content.
Wow!! Thank you for this!!
this was extremely helpful, im gonna start watching your streams after seeing this, you seem like a great guy keep up the good work
I appreciate that!
I appreciate you bro HONEST TIPS IM STARTED TAKING TWITCH SERIOUSLY AND IM GOING TO USE YOUR TIPS
Glad to hear it! best of luck:)
Not gona lie, I'm glad I found this video. I definitely came into the twitch community with the wrong mentality. I love gaming. It's what I'm good at. And I have fun doing it! But going through this video, I can see that I've made almost every mistake this video lists out 😅 thank you so much for this helpful video!
Glad you enjoyed!
Thanx for this. im a struggling streamer. i needed these tips
You are welcome!!
This is the first video that’s actually helped how I view and feel about streaming, especially that last point. Thanks man 👍
Glad it helped!
This is a very realistic and concise list, which is rare to see nowadays. I appreciate the helpful advice
I appreciate that! Thank you so much
lmao "network!" "be yourself!"
so true dude hahha, everyone says that. Great video!!
Yes! Thank you!
As someone who hasn't even started streaming yet, but already knew everything in your video, this is the first video I've seen that pretty much read my mind. I was expecting this to be the same crap I've seen in dozens of other videos. Thank you for saying the stuff that actually matters. Liked and subscribed! (Followed on Twitch as well!)
Thanks so much for the kind words dude! Appreciate all that:D Best of luck with your stream:)
Absolutely loved this video…plenty of good content, tips, and tricks. Keep up the good work man!
Appreciate it! Thank youuu!
@@xTwoShoes literally first stream after watching your video I had 3 viewers at the same time and gained a new follower…love that 👍🏽
probably one of the best videos I seen in long time ! well done, hands down
Wow, thanks!
bro i found you today through a raid and your videos and twitch are on point and much love and respect my friend im going to watch all your videos for help!
I appreciate that!! Thank you!
@@xTwoShoes what you celebrity you responded too I feel honored and no you deserve the thank you for these helpful videos
Needed to hear a couple of these things. Thanks man. Definitely gonna pop into a stream and give you a watch at some point.
Awesome! Thank you:)
1) Holy crap, this channel is underrated. HOW DO YOU ONLY HAVE 2K SUBS?!
2) I feel like a lot of these tips is applied to content creation in general. I don't think anyone - youtuber, streamer, musician, etc. ever thought they'd become hugely successful and I would guess a large majority of em stepped into their (relative) game with very little expectations.
Great vid.
Thank you! And yeah I think a lot of these tips I have carried over into other areas myself too:)
The tip about not talking until you see one viewer is sooo true, Thanks for this advice. Liked and Subscribed
Welcome!
Really the viewer counter is fucked, the time you get the +1, the dude is already gone..
I’ve been streaming for about 90 days and everything thing you say is so correct !!
Thank you! Best of luck with your stream:)
And yeah that’s very true about the fluctuation. I was getting like 12 to 17 viewers per stream for a while and I was so excited I was getting momentum and I lowered my hours at work which I really don’t regret still. But now I get like two viewers for the last hour of my stream which is only two hours. It goes to show you how things can change but also goes to show you how the members of your community can make a difference. There was one viewer that was very engaging and she would engage me and she would engage the audience and everybody loved them. I noticed when they stopped coming to the streams, that’s when everything changed.
I feel that bro I got 1 really cool dude who comes at chats with me alot and I feel like my stream would die down a lot with out him.
I can absolutely agree on kicking out toxic people out. I had trouble with one regular viewer where I didn't want to kick him out because of how long he had been following me and appearing on chat.
Apparently others were tired of his behavior too and once I removed the problem my channel started to grow slowly but surely after that.
Yep! its always the best thing to do!
Thanks for the Tips mate. I appreciate the confidence boost. I've been studying and watching your videos for a while now. Its a lil like... training boost before i go online.
Thank youuu!!! You got this!
This is literally the most helpful video I have seen on this topic, so thank you! Good luck everyone!
Thank you!
Lovin the accent. I'm subbing actually hearing detailed tips and saying why to do or not to do them I love that
I appreciate this video so much in the first few months of me streaming I had this goal to become affiliate and accomplished that while streaming on playstation but after that I hit a real curb my views were low and it was a mentality game with me focusing on my views rather than actually conversating with my stream and making content. I have stopped for two months now because I was grinding to get a pc and now Im planning on streaming some good content basically getting back on that grind (I was held back on console cause of audio reasons). I just like to say thank you for the tips and tricks it was refreshing to be reminded this isn't a job it should be a hobby first and you should always have fun in what you're doing. I may make it and I may not but that will be the journey and this is the first mark of that adventure. Wish me luck.
You are very welcome! Streaming is like 80% mental so make sure you look after yourself and take regular breaks if you need! Best of luck!
@@xTwoShoes Thank you
Thanks for keepin it 100!!! I've been sticking to youtube mostly but definitely looking forward to using these tips on Twitch as well.
I agree with the networking, I was watching this streamer and we all became friends I had them on my social media. I decided to try out streaming and they all followed me 🖤
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this was extremely helpful! and ur personality came through loads, hope to see u next time on ur stream!
Thank you so much!
this video really helped! i started streaming about a week and a half ago and i already submitted my application to be in affiliate! best choice of my life to be apart of twitch!
Thank you!!
The best advice I can give people is JUST DO IT.
It can be so so stressful, overwhelming and scary, when you do all these researches and you're like I can't do this.
Just do it. It's part of learning. you will find what works for you. It might take a while but you will find it if you keep with it.
And remember your viewers, even just the name. If they come back in to say hi and you remember them and reply with hey (-) I haven't seen you back in a while, how have you been, we've missed you. It means so much to them.
Be yourself, be stupid, be quirky, don't take yourself too seriously, make fun of your mistakes. Treat your viewers as friends, you're there to hang out and the more the merrier.
Keep a schedule, ye everyone says that it's so hard but humans are creatures of habit, you want to build a community based on consistency. But on the other hand do not force yourself too much. Take mental breaks, know when to stop or you will regret it and feel like you have not put your best self out there.
These are what I have learnt so far. I'm still a small streamer but I feel these helps not just with the stream but also with my mentality.
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