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Looking to start a streaming career? Here are a few tips to keep in mind!
Dec
Are you looking to kickstart a career in live streaming? Look no further! Giving this quick and simple article a read will help you excel at streaming, and give you an edge against other up-and-coming streamers, primarily because we’ll include some secrets that helped bigger twitch personalities build a returning and loyal audience.
In Pakistan, live streaming hasn’t reached the mainstream yet, however, I am fairly certain the times ahead will surely change that fact. The likes of Mr Jayplays, Shkafity, Reehani, and many others have slowly but surely brought a light on how streaming is a far better way of building a loyal fanbase not only through their content but through their live communication and interaction with their audience.
For the longest time, people were convinced that content creation on Youtube was the ultimate way to build a community, and yes, while I do agree that that fact was true at one point, then with the advent of platforms like Justin.TV (Twitch.TV) creators around the world were left astonished with the amount of interaction that was possible in real-time, with the viewers of their streams. Nonetheless, times have now changed.
You and I can start streaming right away, granted you have the right equipment. This article will give you an insight into what constitutes a “good” streamer, and what tips you could use to build a career yourself.
PS: If you’re looking for a guide on how to build a streaming setup, we’ll be covering that topic soon, stay tuned!
1. Try to restream on several platforms
Having your stream published on multiple platforms is a great way to reach a wide range of people on different platforms. In Pakistan, platforms like Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube are very well-used and have a diverse range of audiences. Utilizing these platforms is the best way to have your face recognized. This applies only to new streamers that do not have concurring viewers.
2. Don’t restrict yourself to one platform
This is a very important thing to keep in mind, simply because as a newcomer, you never know what platform will suit you the best unless you don’t try them all. Once you have tried different platforms, you’ll get an idea of how your reach varies, and that will help you determine what platform you should stick to.
3. Advertise yourself
Always make sure to sell yourself better whether it be through Paid Ads at the start, or via organic posts on Social Media. This can include publishing content on platforms like Reddit, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, or even TikTok. Streamers can take advantage of the diverse users on social media, to announce what time they might be going live on their respective platforms.
4. Identify your Niche/Skill
Having a uniqueness to your streams is very important, as it sets you apart from the rest of the crowd, and gets your audience to remember you based on your unique skill. For instance, popular Twitch
Streamer Shroud is known for his FPS skills in games like CS GO, or Valorant, this in turn, has allowed him to build a reputation in the gaming community as one of the best FPS players in the world.
5. Pay less attention to numbers
While popular streaming clients like StreamLabs OBS do display your stream metrics, the best thing you can do is to not pay any attention, and keep streaming what you love. Having a strict stream schedule helps as well, as it will allow people to tune in at set times just to watch your content.
Conclusion
If you’ve read this far, chances are, you’re well aware by now that staying consistent is key, if you’re looking to grow in the live-streaming scene. If you’re looking to get some new equipment for your endeavors, be sure to visit RB Tech & Games for a variety of options!
