How to Stream on Twitch & Become a Successful Streamer
Interact With Your Viewers
Talk to your viewers! As soon as your first viewer comes into the room, acknowledge his or her presence. If you can get your first viewers into a conversation, they will be far more likely to stay engaged in your stream, as well as return for future streams.
Don’t be afraid to tell them you are new to streaming. Viewers respond to sincerity and genuine interest. Ask them if they’ve ever played the game you are streaming. Ask them for tips or advice on how to get past a certain stage. Ask them what other games they like to play, or what they think of the latest hot topic in the gaming industry. The most important thing you can do is get your viewers talking!
If a new viewer comes into a room and sees you talking to another viewer, they are much more likely to stay and join the conversation themselves. Don’t respond to trolls or negativity. Just ignore them, as they only want to provoke a negative reaction, and will drive away your good viewers. Ignoring the haters is the fastest way to get them to leave.
So, now that you’ve got a handful of loyal viewers, your next step is to keep those viewers while growing your audience further. There is one sure-fire way to do this…
