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How to Grow as a Streamer: Pt 2



They play video games for a living. They go live and people swarm to just chat with them. They have brands lining up for partnerships. Who wouldnโ€™t want to be a streamer?!


They do what they love โ€“ and so can you!


We asked some of our favorite influencers for the best tips to start your channel right away! Todayโ€™s intel scooped by:


๐Ÿ’œ Kashman

๐Ÿ’œ Spragels

๐Ÿ’œ Surf

๐Ÿ’œ Dramatic

๐Ÿ’œ Zanadood

๐Ÿ’œ BigRobEnergy


Be sure to check out their pages if youโ€™re not already following along & thank them for sharing their expertise. ๐Ÿค˜

Mana: What is your must-have equipment for live streaming?


Kashman: โ€œMost important piece of equipment is a good mic. There are a lot of solid starter mics for under $50. It makes the biggest difference to the viewing experience!โ€


Zanadood: โ€œI think a must-have for live streaming would be a decent microphone. I know many people listen to streams when doing other activities so to have your voice be clear and sounding good would allow those people a better listening experience!โ€


Rob: โ€œFor live streaming, Iโ€™d say the first priority should be to make sure your internet connection is strong enough to put out a smooth stream. If your stream is choppy, people will NOT stick around, no questions asked.โ€


Good news: when Mana launches at the end of summer, youโ€™ll find plenty of useful hardware in our Shop!




Mana: What's something you thought you needed for being a streamer but you never use?


Spragels: โ€œYou can spend so much time making cool overlays and transition screens and they are for sure cool but I don't think you need to worry about that early on at all.โ€


Surf: โ€œHigh production, the most important thing is starting with what you have.โ€


Rob: โ€œThis is a great question! Iโ€™d say the two RGB flood lights I used to have behind me. I figured if I added color and made the scene visually more appealing, that specifically would help me hold onto viewers and my stream would grow, but I soon realized that people stick around for YOU and truly donโ€™t care about those types of things at all.โ€




Mana: How does streaming consistently VS spontaneously impact your experience as a streamer?


Kashman: โ€œConsistency is the most important aspect of live streaming PERIOD! This does not mean you have to stream everyday, just have a set schedule and stick to it. This can be once a week, once a month, once a day, whatever you prefer and can commit to. It is important to build that habitual routine with your viewers.โ€


Surf: โ€œConsistency is key, it's like a show time. When people know when and where to find you they will be there more frequently.โ€œ


Dramatic: โ€œStreaming when I feel like it and focusing on YouTube keeps streaming as a treat. Makes my energy higher and makes me more excited to stream.โ€




Mana: How can streamers make their setup feel professional but fun and functional?


Spragels: โ€œI really think just keeping it simple is the way to go. You can get all the bells and whistles as you progress.โ€


Dramatic: โ€œNice lighting, second monitor to see chat, a nice background for everyone to look at.โ€


Rob: โ€œIโ€™d say stick to your heart and try to incorporate colors and things youโ€™re passionate about in your stream and channel aesthetic. Aside from aesthetics, Iโ€™d try to make navigation as clear as possible on your channel โ€ฆ donโ€™t use fonts that are hard to read and colors that donโ€™t mix well - keep it simple and to the point. Your goal is to get people to click the links, not think youโ€™re cooler because of how big your panel section is lol.




Mana: If you could give new creators only one tip, what would it be?


Kashman: โ€œBest tip I have for creators is to just start creating. I know it can be intimidating. โ€ฆ Even Mr. Beast had to start somewhere and so do you. โ€ฆ Think about what you can do today to make your content a little better than it was yesterday. This could be reading a marketing book, taking an online course on content creation, learning how to edit videos and thumbnails, seeing how you can make your intros better, practicing your speaking abilities, etc.โ€


Surf: โ€œMy biggest tip for new creators is to just do it, and don't overthink. Getting started is that hardest part.โ€


Rob: โ€œStay true to yourself and your interests. Donโ€™t chase trends and act a certain way ONLY because you see the โ€œtop streamersโ€ doing it. That works for them and their audience, but you have a totally different dynamic with you and your audience. Stick to what you love, show your personality, talk about your interests, and over time youโ€™ll build an audience of like-minded individuals that are all into the same stuff, and NOW you have a true community, but it starts with YOU being YOU. Iโ€™m not sure if Iโ€™ve ever actually seen anyone copy someone else and end up being successful. They just live in their shadows forever. Be yourself, be kind to others, be consistent, and youโ€™ll be good!โ€



Part 3 coming soon -- featuring EVEN MORE responses to even MORE questions from all-star gaming creators you know & love! โญ๐ŸŽฎ


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