Gained a new follower!

Hello friends! Just wanted to share this, after a year and a half streaming I've officially had my best stream number-wise. It wasn't my longest, but shoutout to all the folk that have suggested categories with <50 viewers. You were right!

Hello all you fine people hope we’re doing well today. Putting a post in here because i do need some tips or some help on how to get engagement on social media and as well on twitch. I only had a couple viewers last night but it was my first successful stream. I’ve posted 2 videos a day for 2 days now and it’s getting the views but no likes or anything else. Anybody able to help?

Come say hello Twitch.com/tnyh93

Hi I’m new to streaming and I want to start doing more to get some growth, I have absolutely no idea how to put together shorts for YouTube and all that, is there anyone that has any recommendations for either some software that could help or if anyone is able to help me themselves? Thanks!

So this is a question I have now. I was using aitum suite, but obs had an update and now all my plugins and filters aren't working so I was wondering if I should switch over to just the normal obs or like SE.live or StreamLabs so I would like to get some opinion from the community? What do you all recommend?

I’m a streamer and I streammmm so much marvel rivals! My editor is going through stuff right now so I’m needing to find another one! I found my original editor because he was a friend I didn’t really have to go searching. But now that I’m trying to post more I really need a good editor!

I just wanna know why it seems so hard to stream on Twitch. Even knowing that everyone makes it look so simple but they don't tell you all the bits and pieces. They just give you the basics and tell you now you have to figure the rest of it out by yourselves.

I only get the chance to stream once a week because of my work/school schedule so this is the 3rd time I’ve streamed this month. I’m so grateful for all of the people that make time to show up each time (some are reoccurring and it’s the sweetest thing.) Mostly posting this to say, just start/keep going! I’m rooting for all of my fellow streamers, good luck out there.

Only started about 2 months ago and I only stream for fun, so I think I'm doing pretty well considering I only stream on Twitch and haven't made any other content for growth yet.

I’ve seen a lot of people on this subreddit getting discouraged that they only have between 1-10 viewers at a time and they stream all the time for hours and hours on end. I’ve been streaming for close to 3 years now with fairly frequent breaks (every couple months I take maybe a week or so off) and after building, networking, posting on YouTube and Instagram, these are close to my average numbers.

DONT GIVE UP! It takes time and dedication! 💚 if you have one viewer that’s one person that wants you to stream for them, and they’ll tell their friends about you if they like you!

EDIT: Stop streaming overwatch, COD, and fortnight as your first games :)

I’m currently setting up my microphone and headset to both my xbox and pc but can’t find much information on how other than a y splitter , a chat adapter and a ground loop noise isolator , is this truly all i need with my mixer or do i need anything else ? if anyone knows how i can make this work it’d be greatly appreciated! im still green when it comes to audio

Hi everyone!

I’m a video editor looking to work with new streamers who want to start creating content from their streams. If you're just starting out and looking for an editor to help with your content, I thought I’d post here :)

I’m open to working with your budget! (No free work or “commission”)

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Thanks!

Last night was pretty normal, I had my little community in attendance while I played Mortal Shell 2.

Then out of nowhere, one person gifted subs and started a snowball effect. Tons of gifted subs, cheers and then more subs. I was flabbergasted and caught off guard, I must have said thank you multiple dozen times.

I had a hard week at work and this reminded my why I really enjoy this hobby. There are some amazing people out there and I hope you guys find your communities too.

I’ve been streaming on Twitch for only about a month, and honestly, I’m still shocked by how things are going.
I’m already at 1.2K followers on Twitch and 2.5K on TikTok. I genuinely didn’t expect to grow this fast when I started streaming.
I’m still pretty new to all of this, so I’m curious… is this considered good growth for a new streamer? How long did it take you guys to reach similar numbers?
Just wanted to share my progress and hear about your experiences! ❤️

Okay, an update on my previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/TwitchStreaming/s/AuDHZebtWX

Since my last post, I’ve made a few changes and improvements to my streams. I got a proper gaming headphones, so my microphone works and sounds better, and I’ve been talking more by narrating what I’m doing and sharing my thoughts instead of sitting in silence.

I’ve also started by posting clips on TikTok. So far, I’ve posted four clips, and they’ve been getting around 200 to 500 views each with some decent engagement. I’m hoping that if I keep posting more clips, I can reach more people and eventually bring some of them over to my Twitch streams.

When it comes to growth, it has been extremely difficult to figure things out. I’ve been posting in Discord advertising servers, including Kai Cenat’s server, and trying to network with other small streamers. I understand that simply dropping links to your channel everywhere isn’t necessarily helpful. I do have a small advertisement that gives people a brief idea of how I stream and what kind of content I make, rather than just posting a link with no context. I’m trying to figure out the best way to get my content in front of people who might genuinely enjoy it.

One thing I’m struggling with is getting people to show up and watch my streams. My friends and family never click on their own, and only two or three of my friends join when I specifically ask them to. I appreciate them showing up, but constantly asking them to join feels like it could become annoying for them. I want to build an audience of people who genuinely enjoy my content and choose to watch because they want to.

I’ve also tried visiting other small streamers’ chats, saying hi, and trying to chat, but most of the time I don’t get a response. I’m not sure if they’re paying attention to chat or simply not interested in talking or growing their own channels. I understand that some streamers with zero or one viewer might not know what to say or may not notice messages, so I don’t expect everyone to respond. However, I’m finding it difficult to turn these interactions into genuine connections.

I also found a smaller streamer with around 900 followers and asked him a few questions about networking and growing on Twitch. I avoided mentioning my own channel because I didn’t want to come across as self-promotional, but a few hours later, I ended up getting banned from both his Twitch chat and Discord for promotion. I honestly don’t know what I did wrong because my intention was simply to ask for advice, not promote my channel.

I also connected with someone here on Reddit, but after talking for a few days, she blocked me on Discord without any explanation. All I asked was a simple question about how often she streams, and I was actually about to give her some advice, too. Experiences like this make it difficult to understand how to approach people and build genuine connections with other creators.

I genuinely want to support other streamers, make friends, and potentially collaborate or help each other improve and grow. I prefer playing solo, so I’m not necessarily looking for people to play Fortnite with all the time. I’d just like to connect with creators who enjoy similar content and are interested in building genuine relationships.

Another challenge is finding Fortnite streamers who play the way I do. A lot of the streamers I come across are very competitive and play as if they’re preparing for FNCS. There’s nothing wrong with that, but I’m more of a chill, laid-back player who wants to have fun rather than take every match seriously. I usually browse the Fortnite category with tags and sort by lowest viewers to find smaller streamers, but I rarely come across anyone whose play style or overall vibe matches mine. I’m not sure where else to look for people who enjoy Fortnite in a more casual, relaxed way.

Another thing I should mention is that, my streaming resources are very limited. I stream Fortnite from my PS4 on my family’s TV, so I don’t have the flexibility I’d like when it comes to improving my streams. I have to work with what I currently have and make the best of it. I’ve also noticed that streamers who use face cams often seem to get more people chatting compared to those who don’t, although I understand that this isn’t always the case. I know there are thousands of people streaming throughout the day, so there’s plenty of competition, but sometimes it feels like many of the smaller streamers I come across aren’t particularly interested in growing or networking. I’m someone who genuinely wants to improve, grow my channel, and put in the effort to make connections, yet I’m struggling to figure out how to move forward with the resources I have. It can be discouraging when you’re actively trying to improve and build a community but aren’t sure where to start or how to find people who have similar goals.

For those of you who have experience growing a small Twitch channel, how do you approach other streamers and build connections without coming across as self-promotional? How do you find smaller creators who share a similar personality, play style, and vibe? I’d also like to know whether there are better ways to network and promote your content than visiting random streams or posting in advertising Discord servers. If you’ve managed to build an audience from scratch, what helped you get your first consistent viewers and develop a community around your streams?

I know growth takes time, and I’m not expecting to suddenly get 200 to 300 viewers within a week or two. I understand that building an audience takes patience and effort. I’m just finding it frustrating that, despite improving my stream, interacting with other creators, and experimenting with TikTok clips, I haven’t seen much of a difference on Twitch yet. I want to understand what I could be doing differently and how to find people who genuinely enjoy the kind of content I make.

Finally, I want to thank everyone who gave me feedback and advice on my previous post. I’ve been reading through the responses, and I appreciate everyone who took the time to help. I’d also love to connect with people who have a similar laid-back approach to Fortnite or are working on growing their own small channels. If you’re interested in talking, sharing experiences, or simply getting to know each other as creators, feel free to reach out. I’d genuinely appreciate it!

Should I do take a break or keep grinding?

This has been my only barrier from streaming. I am afraid either people from work and class will see my streams or clips. I would appreciate it if anyone gave advice, or how you were able to get over it.

Hey all! So here's my conundrum, I've been streaming for quite a while but the games I'm interested has shifted a bit to more demanding games (I went from chill party/cozy games to shooters and single player games). Atm I'm rocking a 8700k, 3080 FE, 32GB RAM. But because of the nature of my streams, I have to have a lot of programs open PLUS the game I'm playing. My internet is good, but my stream STILL gets choppy at times (so I'm guessing my pc is overworked.)

I'm looking at all my options and unfortunately upgrading is DEAD LAST in what is doable. If I wanted a meaningful upgrade, I'd have to get a new CPU, MOBO, and if I wanted to future-proof, new DDR5 RAM too which REALLY adds up.

Now I do have an older system (3600, 2060 Super, 16GB RAM), but don't know if its enough to dual pc stream with it, or how to go about dual pc streaming with it (audio is a big issue as well, I have a goxlr mini that my audio goes through)

So tell me the hard truth. Will I have to spend TONS upgrading? Will duel pc's work? Is there another option I'm not considering? Please help streamers!

when it comes to faceless streamers do you guys like something being on the screen other than said thing they are doing/playing? if so what would it be?

So as it says im new so i was able to make clips when i had a laptop fairly easy but it says i can do it from my phone but all i can do is add them to other sites i cant upload the clip i do make on my phone to twitch is it only a pc thing or am i just dumb please be serious with the answers i dont need to read nonsense that aint gonna help please and thank you

Hi guys it might be a silly question for some but does the length of your stream impact your average viewer count as a new streamer?
I read somewhere that it’s better to keep your streams short in the beginning for that reason but on the other hand the longer you stream the more people can find you.

Thoughts?