Using Twitch for streaming is an absolute no-brainer, and so is creating an account and broadcasting streams. However, despite being the best place to stream games, the question of how to get more views and subs arises because with the tight competition, becoming popular on Twitch has become challenging. But not impossible. If you are about to set off on a game-streaming journey, the following tips will help you attract as many views as possible.

Work on a captivating Twitch layout 

Twitch has developed tremendously since its release. Being a simple broadcasting network allowing people to follow channels and enjoy streams, it has advanced and now includes various elements you can’t miss out on when streaming. That is to say, what does a person pay attention to in the first place before watching your stream? Visual representation of your channel, of course! Visuals like your icon and media attached to your bio must be polished to a shimmering brilliance to multiply the views on your channel. 

It also includes a twitch offline screen, which has been overlooked by many aspiring streamers, oddly. 

Use various offline screens to let people know when you are going live and what’s on your broadcasting agenda. Plus, don’t hesitate to add any other info to ensure more people watch your stream once you go online.

Practice networking

Networking is another element that streamers often forget about, but it’s your chance to stand out! The great thing about networking on Twitch is that it is effortless, diverse, and free. Numerous networking approaches exist, so you are free to choose or create any that works for you the best. The simplest way to network effectively is to promote channels. You can do it either during the stream or include links to the profile in chat. In addition, you are highly encouraged to host people and play with them together if the game allows you to do so. Just don’t remember to do that mutually, i.e., to be hosted by others.

Aside from that, practice watching other streamers, being active on their chat, commenting on their gameplay, asking questions, and even joking around. Incorporating these ways will lead to an increase in your streams’ views. 

Embark on a systematic broadcasting journey

It isn’t just that you stream an hour weekly and get millions of views. Streaming is a time-consuming occupation, requiring hours a day to generate enough content. Frequent broadcasting will fuel people’s enthusiasm. Not only that, but people will also exercise word of mouth if your content is exciting and engaging. Hence ensure to stream religiously and, above all else, on schedule. Choose the best suited hours for streaming so that your broadcasts get more views.

Come up with an original thank you for subscribing 

Look at renowned streamers and their ways of thanking people for subscribing to them. Their gratitude is unique and attention-grabbing! And so must be yours. Using default sounds and visuals coupled with simple thank you is fine, but why not think of something outside the box, primarily if it can boost your views and reward subs? That will help you jazz up the audience during the stream and stimulate new topics for discussion. Speaking of the latter…

Interact with the audience

Being responsive is a superb way to build a good rapport with the viewers and allure new people to the stream. It would be best to answer people’s questions, ask them to tell a story, and overall talk about everything and nothing in particular. Try to have several moderators to maintain the chat, delete unnecessary messages, and highlight ones you might miss. With the growing interest and use of Discord, try making your Twitch chat diverse and touching upon various topics. Discord, in turn, can be used for more game-related matters, mechanics, strategies, etc. 

Create a Discord community

Although optional, Discord is an excellent tool for constructive talks between you and followers or teammates. You can also create several Discord chats and use one to communicate with colleagues and another to talk with fellow subs. If you decide to pair Discord with Twitch, you must keep an engagement level high to make the former platform worth visiting. 

Therefore, promote your Discord channel during the stream and incentivize people to follow the group by providing free guides or anything that will spark their interest and make them do the desired action. Besides, don’t forget to utilize the power of social media. Use Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter to ask people to subscribe to your channels and spread the word about your live streams, giveaways, and other events. 

Find your niche and master your skills

The efficiency of every mentioned technique highly depends on your gaming prowess. The more skilled you are, the more effective every way will be, and the more views you will get in the long run. That’s why ensure to drill your gameplay and style first to show your gaming know-how. It will allow you to build a group of regulars who visit your channel every time you go live. 

Recap

Provided tips may not be secret. Still, many enthusiasts neglect to use them to increase the views of their broadcasts. We recommend focusing on one way and working on it until it’s perfected. This way, your channel will end up expert and attractive, multiplying your views and boosting your Twitch ranking accordingly.