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For many gamers, being a Twitch streamer is the ultimate job—you get to do the thing you love (gaming) while sharing it with others, all while getting paid. But how exactly do you grow your audience on Twitch? Having viewers is a core part of streaming, but breaking out as a new streamer can be a little intimidating. In this article we'll go over 21 easy tips and tricks to help you grow your Twitch audience.

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Get active on social media.

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  1. You can repurpose a personal social media account if you want, but it looks more professional to have a social media account just for your Twitch stream. This isn't to say you have to only post about Twitch, but a good rule of thumb is to keep your posts on your streaming social media relevant to gaming or your stream.
    • Some of the most popular social media sites for streamers are Twitter/X, TikTok, and YouTube. You can also make a Facebook page, Tumblr, and Instagram, depending on what viewer market you're targeting.
    • Due to recent volatility with Twitter/X, some users are switching to alternative microblogging sites like Bluesky.
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Post stream content to YouTube and TikTok.

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Play the right games.

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  1. Streamers usually play a variety of games, but selecting some of your first games to play to help bring in viewers can be difficult. There are a few things to take into consideration when picking a game to play:
    • Pick a game that you like. Playing a game that you hate simply because it's popular will be obvious to the viewers you have.
    • Pick a new game. New releases will have more viewers tuning in to watch, so there's a higher likelihood they will click on your stream.
    • Pick a game that is popular, but not too popular. When Twitch users look for gaming content to watch, the streams are sorted by viewer count. If you decide to stream Minecraft or Fortnite exclusively, you might have a hard time getting noticed. Use TwitchTracker to select games that have a similar average viewer count to what you usually get.
    • Pick a game you're good at (or really bad at). Most users like to watch streamers play games that they're really good at, but if you're going for a comedy angle you can try to play a game you know you'll be bad at.
    • Keep in mind that these tips are guidelines. There's no secret formula to picking the right game, but if you notice that you're not getting many viewers, switching up the game you're playing could help draw in more watchers.
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Improve production quality.

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  1. While having top-of-the-line equipment doesn't ensure you'll get a ton of viewers, it will make your stream easier to watch and allow viewers to understand you better. Here are a few tips to improving the quality of your stream:
    • Get a good microphone. You don't need to start off with a fancy mic that uses an audio interface, but having a good-quality USB microphone to start will make your streams easier to listen to. A good USB mic can help block out background noise and pick up your voice more accurately, as well as avoid peaking if you tend to be very animated during stream.
    • Invest in a quality webcam. If you use a webcam, invest in one that is good quality and can record in high resolution (or even 4K). Some webcams allow for a lot of customization, but simply starting with a good external webcam that can auto-focus is a huge step above a built-in webcam.
    • Buy or create quality stream assets. There are many services out there that sell stream asset packs, but you can also make your own if you know some basics of graphic design. You might even consider commissioning a set of custom assets, though this might be costly for a brand new streamer.
    • If you're a vtuber or pngtuber (i.e. you use an animated or static drawn image as an avatar instead of your actual face), get a quality avatar made for you or make one yourself, if you're artistic.
    • Write interesting and compelling stream titles. You can improve the quality of your stream titles by introducing some SEO elements: use keywords, appeal to emotion, or use a call-to-action.

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