If you want to be part of the ever-growing community on Twitch, you need to know how to communicate wisely, both on your stream and while watching others. (And no, unleashing insults into the comments section is not good etiquette!) Streaming etiquette is a set of guidelines that help make the experience more welcoming for […]
If you’re thinking of starting your live stream, you may be wondering if you should do test streaming on Twitch. Test streaming is testing audio and video settings on a live stream before going live. This is important to ensure that your broadcast sounds and looks good to your viewers. Testing your live broadcast on […]
There are about 30 million active users on Twitch every single day, according to latest data, and a staggering 71 million hours of content is viewed on a daily basis. Yet, finding your audience on the platform is all but easy. Growing your Twitch channel involves hard work, talent and creativity. It’s only natural that […]
What’s a ‘gimmick’? Here’s a quick test. Think about the word ‘gimmick’. What comes to mind first? What does it mean to you? There’s some sort of a negative ring to it, isn’t there? Well, that’s how most people tend to think about the word ‘gimmick’. They usually feel it’s just a trick or device […]
Getting started as a streamer can be difficult at first, as there are just so many steps needed. Buying the proper equipment, setting up your Twitch channel, downloading the necessary software, and more, are all needed to stream. But thankfully, if you happen to stream on either Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S, some of […]
The long-awaited PlayStation 5 release has seen over 17 million people around the world purchase the new console, anticipating a cutting-edge gaming experience, updated graphics, and new and exciting titles. If you’ve managed to get your hands on a PS5 yourself, you may be wondering – how does PS5 streaming work on Twitch? Thankfully, the […]
Twitch vs YouTube is a hot topic for aspiring and established content creators everywhere. They’ve long been two of the most popular streaming platforms on the internet, each with its pros and cons – but, which one is better for you? Let’s take a look at the differences and similarities between these two video platforms. […]
Picture this. You’ve spent weeks preparing for your first-ever live stream on Twitch. You’ve picked the perfect game, found the perfect stream settings, and even practiced your commentary. When you start your stream, you realize that your upload speed is much too slow. The stream starts lagging and buffering, and all of your hard work […]
There is certainly no shortage of live streaming platforms in 2022, so beginners looking to start broadcasting online might feel a bit intimidated by the vast number of choices available. Between major names like Twitch and YouTube Live to lesser known platforms like Kaltura and Wowza, there are endless options. In the hope of easing […]
Twitch has seen explosive growth over the last few years, rounding up at over 140 million users at the start of 2022. Of those 140 million, 9 million are actively streaming content in some form, and are producing media on almost a daily basis. What does that mean for you? Well, it opens up a […]
