While Twitch streamers come in all shapes and sizes, your average newbie just doesn’t which streamer ideas they should try out first.
And if, like most people, you’re brand new to the world of streaming, it’s easy to be scared off by the sheer number of streamer ideas you THINK you should be using on your stream.
Luckily for you, though, I’ve created a list of 27 simple Twitch streamer ideas you can use if you’re just starting out.
Ready?
Let’s jump in…
1. Talk to everyone on your stream
Try talking to your viewers.
Tell them what’s going on, where you’re playing from and ask them questions.
2. Stream with a friend
If possible stream with friends or someone who is just better than you.
Having someone there can help keep an interesting stream and promote activity in the chat.
3. Stream on a schedule
Unless you stream so often that it is impossible to stream on a schedule, stream with some type of structure.
Recurring events such as your favorite show or movie can help keep the stream going and make it feel more like a community.
4. Follow other Twitch streamers
Try following other streamers and making friends with them.
It is likely that streamers will want to help you out or be there for you when trying to grow your stream.
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5. Interact with your chat
Don’t just play a game and then type in stream chat.
Try to have a conversation with your stream and take the time to be interactive with them.
6. Stream a popular game
If you are streaming for the first time, chances are no one will want to watch you play an obscure game.
Streaming popular games is a great way to grow your base and get more people in your chat.
7. Play with viewers
If someone is watching your stream, try playing with them on the same team or against each other.
It can be a great way to get people interested in your stream and coming back.
8. Promote your stream on social media
Use social media to help promote your stream.
You will be able to grow your audience base outside of Twitch and possibly get other people interested in watching you play video games.
9. Edit highlights of your stream
Editing highlights can give you content that you can then post on social media or use to promote future streams.
10. Don’t give up
Stick with streaming even if the first couple of streams don’t do too well.
You may need to try out different things in order for you and your audience to find something that works for you.
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11. Develop your brand
Try to develop a brand around yourself and your stream.
It is easier for people to remember something they can attach themselves too than just some random gamer on the internet.
12. Promote your streams on other sites
Promoting your stream on sites such as YouTube or Facebook can help get more people interested in what you’re doing.
13. Don’t get discouraged
It’s easy to get discouraged when just starting out, but it takes time for a new stream to grow.
Even the best streamers had to start somewhere.
14. Try live streaming on other sites
Streaming on Twitch is great, but it isn’t the only site where you can stream on.
Trying out some of the other sites available may help your audience grow even more.
15. Don’t be obnoxious
Don’t just yell into your microphone or be obnoxious with the people that are watching you.
It can be a good way to get yourself banned from Twitch and make future streams even harder to grow.
Topics to Talk About on Stream
16. Discuss your stream on forums
If you are a member of any sites or forums that gamers frequent, make sure to mention your streams and help promote them.
People on different sites can interact with you and become more interested in what you’re doing.
17. Be yourself
Stick to who you are as a person when streaming.
People can tell when you’re being fake and it will be a lot harder to get people interested in what you have going on.
18. Don’t be ashamed to ask for help
If you can’t figure something out, don’t be afraid to send someone a message asking them what they would do.
They may even offer to stream with you in the future.
19. Share other people’s content
Make sure you are sharing other people’s content on your personal social media accounts.
This will help you build key relationships with other gamers.
20. Travel to gaming events
Traveling to gaming events can help you meet other gamers and streamers who may be willing to work with you in the future.
21. Comment on other streams
Don’t just sit back and watch, make sure you’re commenting and getting involved in the other streams you see.
Stream Ideas Generator
22. Play games with other streamers
Playing games with other streamers will give you an UNLIMITED number of stream ideas.
This is the secret sauce.
This is what pro gamers do to generate stream ideas like clockwork.
23. Don’t be afraid to take chances
Don’t just stick to the same old thing when you’re streaming.
Try out new things and see what works – and doesn’t – for you.
24. Don’t limit yourself to playing video games
Even though your main focus is on playing video games, don’t forget that there’s a lot more you can do.
Maybe you could host a giveaway, interview people in the chat room, post different things on social media or stream some other game related content.
25. Set goals
Setting short term and long term goals will help keep your motivation high throughout this journey.
It will also give you something to work towards and improve on.
26. Stream at different times of the day
Streaming at different times of the day can help you reach out to new people who may not have seen your stream before.
27. Don’t get discouraged if your first few streams don’t go well
Just because one or two of your first few streams don’t go well, doesn’t mean that you should just give up.
It can be a little discouraging when your streams start off slowly, but it will get better over time and with practice.
In conclusion:
There are many things you can do to improve your stream.
Some of these ideas will work well for gamers who are just starting out, while others may be better suited for those who have been streaming for a little longer.
Either way, I hope this list has given you some inspiration.
Just remember, though, the most important thing to always have fun gaming!
-The Zombie Writing Team