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Whether you've been streaming for years and you can't remember your life before it or you're still fairly new to the game, chances are you've picked up various tips and tricks you wish you knew before you started. Now is your opportunity to bestow your knowledge unto others! Submit your best pieces of advice for new streamers and earn $1!
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Lets keep it simple with 3 quick tips!
For streaming if its say twitch or even YouTube, id focus on other platforms so they content can do the work when you are not live to help grow your audience, so get some short form and long form content out there on whichever platform you use.
Secondly I'd say set a consistent schedule and stick to it so your audience knows when to expect you online and can tune in, make it a destination for your community. This is way harder than it sounds.
lastly, ignore the haters and negative people, you will get them in your chat or people that think they know better then you, you will even encounter some idiots like this on Just About so its good practise just to completely ignore them or block them as they are not worth your energy and usually they are struggling themselves hence the need to talk negatively of others.
Oh lastly, a bonus tip, when starting out, don't focus on popular games as you will get drowned out by the whales, get a nice niche for you where you can grow with say some less popular or smaller games before looking at bigger shinier things!
Good luck in 2025, I will you all the best, and as a fellow content creator happy to help any good people out there!
All the best!
Murray.
Promotion, Promotion, Promotion
Creating content is fundamental but if you don't advertise it then you're only thriving on organic growth and that can be slow and sometimes you'll age out of streaming.
So please get on socials, put as much time if not more into building a brand, networking, connecting with your audience outside of your streams, and letting companies you like know that you're streaming their games.
I've seen so many streamers get consistent viewers and yet don't utilise the wide reach the internet has to other people through social media.
If you're not good at socials then hire someone to do it for you. There are a lot of budding social media managers and marketeers needing experience and you can help each other out
Use a good microphone - the sound of the voice is one of two important things for make the audience comfortable hear your voice.
Use a webcam - being present in person is the key for make the audience like your friends. They can see you doing your stuff rise the bond with future followers and subscribers.
With these 2 accessories you can do everything you want, even if you haven't a super performance pc. Ah of course, a good connection is fundamental like 19mb in upload is the minimum for effort the streaming.
Use obs studio - I seriously suggest to use obs studio software for doing stream. Yeah sometimes can crash, but its the mostful stable software in my long road on twitch (about 7 years). Also is complete of feature and easy to use after a bit of practice.
If you want ez money, ez followers, ez live audience, don't do streaming. Is a long road and should be filfull of passion about that. Money and audience cannot never come or just be slowly, depends on your luck and content, but with passion you can persist or you perish fast.
Don't be toxic in IRL even you can get a good audience number. Its the most stupid thing to do.
What I feel really helps a streamer is creating content on different social media platforms, such as TikTok or YouTube Reels. You can extract parts of your stream to create content, always keeping in mind that the first 3–5 seconds of the reels must hook the audience
Also you should also consider that before becoming a casual game streamer, you need to build a community, which happens if you manage to get people to follow your content. One recommendation I would give is to have your streaming time planned out, rather than just going live and hoping something entertaining happens. They say luck is random, but if you seek luck, the chances increase.
GoodLuck :)
I would say the following are the cornerstones:
consistency - keep to a schedule
quality - in terms of stream visuals, voice, camera and so on - never underestimate the benefit of a good mic!
approachability - ability to answer questions and....
engagement - with your audience - see above!
variety - it's ok to stream one game, but try different content within the game - also sometimes stream different games to capture differeing audeiences too
Stream consistently, because if you already mastered the consistency, everything will flow better and better without you feeling it.
Don't ever let your viewers or fans fully taking a control of your content, you have to add / do your own favorite games/things that you will do in your stream.
Take a rest day or vacation and don't forget to do some exercises to maintain your health.
One more, Pray before you do the stream.
Interaction with the audience: one of the things I like most is to feel a connection between the streamer and the people who follow him. It's always nice to respond to chat comments, ask questions and encourage people to respond, thank followers, make donations...
I think regularity is also essential. Having a fixed schedule, so that the viewer knows when they can find you. It's very good to remember and think “today there's a live from such and such a person”. It's also very important to do it at times when your audience is available.
Another essential point is to be authentic. The best part is showing your personality and being yourself. Don't try to imitate other streamers, because if it's someone you know, people will notice and it won't look good. Being yourself creates a genuine connection with your followers.
Among other tips, invest in quality content, promote your lives, keep up the pace, be patient!!!
I speak from personal experience. I have been streaming for many years now, but for someone who is just starting out, I recommend first of all choosing a game to dedicate yourself to, especially multiplayer, and concentrating on that, such as Fortnite, entertaining the public, giving them advice, talking with them and maybe even playing, offering rewards to those who decide to follow the channel, given that subscriptions are activated later. In my opinion, broadcasting many different games is counterproductive, because those who love Fortnite will never see, for example, a live broadcast of Call of Duty. This is my personal opinion after several years of testing.
Stream something together with your friends and let others have fun watching it.
You may make good jokes around and others will like these as well.
Others not but this how like and not liking works.
Also if you do it like this it is less of work, any if it works out you can slightly swap the focus to the audience.
Also take you time and a job has max hours.. same comes for living and streaming.
I like to recommend a few steps to maintain organisation, it is not because it is a live where most of things during the live is improvised that you won't have to organize a lot of things before.
Set day and time where the streams will happen, and try to always maintain the periodicity, you public will always know when and where to find you
Start preparation few minutes before starting a live, if you always need more time change the stream start time like 30 minutes after
Make a schedule to what will happen in the stream each da. If it will be a gameplay, how many game you will gonna play, if it is one two or three, if it is a talk a reaction. Always make it even you change it during the live sometimes
Knows when you have to read the chat and when doesn't, some games is hard to maintain focuses and read the chat so it will be better if you read it while you give a break in gameplay or waiting to find a match!
I’m not an expert in streaming, but in my opinion, tips for new streamers are:
Do what you love while streaming.
If you’re only focused on money, at some point, if it doesn’t meet your expectations, you’ll stop streaming.
Be consistent—it might sound cliché, but I think it’s worth it.
Enjoy it!
Thank you :)
Be Yourself, Come on, nobody wants to see an imitation of a popular streamer. Individuals will feel good about what makes you different, whether that means your humor, your tone of voice, or even that weird thing you think is dumb. Authenticity is everything!
Don’t Stress Over Gear You don't need a 4k camera or pro mic from day 1 All you need is a clean audio and OK lighting (not steven spielberg but some really simple light like table lamp) to get going. Simple to begin with and you can upgrade as you develop.
Know What You Will Do Having a plan for your streams can help quite a bit. Make your schedule known, select the games or subjects beforehand and whenever you can, promote on social media when you are going live. We all love a solid routine since consistency is what build trust.
Join the Community Weigh in on other creators streams, get in there and chat. Networking is not just formal collaborations but instead finding a close circle of people who are doing the same things as you.
Reminder, Growth is a Slow Burn Streaming is not fast food, it’s more of a slow cooked meal! Even the smallest milestones are things to celebrate — your first follower, someone commenting on your chat, that moment where you go, “I am actually doing this!”
Have a Plan Planning your streams goes a long way. Inform people of your schedule, choose games or topics in advance, and announce on social media when you go live to drive the right audience whenever possible. Creating a sense of routine helps to build trust, and people appreciate that sort of thing.
Get involved in the community Get into other creators streams, be active in chats and let your presence felt. Networking doesn't only mean doing collab deals; it also means making genuine contact with people you share interests and passions with.
Takeaway, It Takes Time To Grow Streaming is not a race, it’s a marathon. Make a big deal of every single milestone that comes along: You got another follower! You chatted for the first time in your stream! You had that quick moment where you thought, “Holy crap, I feel like I’m actually doing this!”
Every big streamer started small, just like you. It’s not about perfection—it’s about showing up, having fun, and being yourself. Celebrate every step, no matter how tiny, because growth takes time. Stay consistent, connect with your audience, and remember: you’re building something amazing.
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Regardless of what you're streaming, the one universal thing you will have to choose is the bitrate you send to your platform of choice. Prior to streaming, do periodic upload speed tests, note whatever the low-end is and set for HALF of that.
If you don't and your bitrate drops mid-stream, it'll cause frame drops and chugging which is always a bad viewing experience.
Be consistent on schedule, but not regular.
Instead of spamming four times for two hours a week, it's better to plan and make one hour of quality, well-prepared content. If you overwhelm your viewers with too much content, they might drop you as they are unable to catch up. This typically means you will burn out too. So keep your schedule low, but always show up on time and try not to cancel.
Switch off viewer count. Seriously.
This might be a hard one to do, as we all like to track our progress and know that we have an audience, but seeing it being 0 when you are still starting out can be very discouraging. The platform of your choice will send you analytics anyway once your stream has ended, so you can have a look exactly how many people were watching you and when, analyse it what can you change for next time. But during the stream you don't need that number. Switch it off and imagine you have an audience. Talk to your chat even if there is no one replying. Don't wait for people to show up and then give them a performance. Start performing and then people will come.
I think of two things as the most important:
1. Regularity: What I like most, as a viewer, is knowing when I'll be able to count on the streammer, so that I can plan ahead and keep an eye out, since the notifications aren't always effective. In addition to establishing a good audience at that time, it also establishes a loyal audience.
2. Focus: Define what kind of streamer you're going to be, whether it's RPG games, ASMR, COD, you name it. If you want to please everyone, you'll end up pleasing no one. Only the giants of the industry are able to maintain a large audience in various niches; there's nothing to stop you from growing with one audience and then moving on to another focus.
Consistency is key, no matter where you are streaming, if you wanna do something with streaming you got to do it consistently people will come to you with time.
Do yourself a favor and don't post the fact that you are live on X. You will be flooded by bots/people trying to sell you things in your chat.
Be yourself, don't try to be a different person, unless you are playing a character when you stream
Try to stay active, even if chat is dead you have to still be talking about what's going on on screen. No one wants to come into a stream of silence.
No matter which platform you are streaming to, make sure your channel looks the part. People will be more likely to click on your channel if you arent a blank channel with no images or info
There are alot of websites out there to get free or cheap graphics to brighten your channel up. Dont fall for the fake graphics artists that will message you on social media.
When live streaming, make sure to always stay active. People will understand if you are quiet and focused during certain moments but if you are quiet all the time then they wont stick around. I practiced talking to myself alot in the car by narrating to myself what was happening as i was driving
The key to success lies in consistency, authenticity, and engagement. Start by setting a regular streaming schedule to build anticipation and reliability with your audience. Focus on a niche or game you’re passionate about to attract like-minded viewers, and don’t be afraid to let your personality shine, it’s what sets you apart. Invest in decent equipment, like a good microphone and webcam, for clear audio and video quality, as these can significantly enhance viewer experience. Actively engage with your audience by reading and responding to chat, as building a community is more important than viewer count. Promote your streams on social media and collaborate with other creators to grow your visibility. Most importantly, be patient and persistent growth takes time, so focus on enjoying the process and improving along the way.
If you want to start streaming, I’d recommend investing in good equipment first: a decent webcam and a clear microphone really make a difference. Then, choose the platform that feels most comfortable for you, like Twitch or YouTube, depending on what you want to do. Make sure your internet connection is stable too, or you'll risk losing viewers due to lag. Don't forget to interact with your audience—responding to comments is key to building a community. Lastly, try to stream consistently, so you can build a loyal viewer base. But most importantly, have fun!
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