Stream Key: Twitch Streaming Tips

Looking for ways to amp up the HYPE on your streams?
This week, I spoke with Velokk_TV, a TRU Sponsored Streamer known for crazy levels of energy, humor, and of course, memes.
If you found this episode helpful, please consider leaving us a review, and subscribe!

Connect with Velokk_TV!
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/Velokk_TV
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/Velokk_TV
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/iamvelokk

Connect with TRUgaming/GreenChord!
Twitch (TRU) - https://twitch.tv/trugaming
Twitch (GC) - https://twitch.tv/greenchord
Twitter - https://twitter.com/trugamingllc
Instagram - https://instagram.com/trugamingllc
Discord - https://discord.gg/trugaming

Looking to level-up your stream setup?
Check out my interview with Whiteshadow001, resident tech expert for the TRUgaming community. We talk hardware, audio, peripherals, and more in this special LIVE episode of Stream Key.

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Connect with Whiteshadow!
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/whiteshadow_001
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/whiteshadow_001

Connect with TRUgaming/GreenChord!
Twitch (TRU) - https://twitch.tv/trugaming
Twitch (GC) - https://twitch.tv/greenchord
Twitter - https://twitter.com/trugamingllc
Instagram - https://instagram.com/trugamingllc
Discord - https://discord.gg/trugaming

Looking to find sponsorships to level-up your streaming game? Check out our discussion with TaintedRumbler, a TRUgaming Sponsored Streamer who has mastered a "formula" for finding sponsorship success.

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Special Thanks to the Live Twitch viewers who asked questions!
MrPureinstinct - https://www.twitch.tv/MrPureinstinct
MaliciousAdvice - https://www.twitch.tv/MaliciousAdvice
WildDunion - https://www.twitch.tv/WildDunion
YunziHexXDGamer - https://www.twitch.tv/YunziHexXDGamer
Supercommander99- https://www.twitch.tv/Supercommander99
RhysHarris1- https://www.twitch.tv/RhysHarris1
HpnotikEnt - https://twitch.tv/HpnotikEnt
zfuqp - https://twitch.tv/zfuqp
Sadomi_ - https://twitch.tv/Sadomi_
Zorvax - https://twitch.tv/Zorvax
Treasure_Hunter_Tom - https://twitch.tv/Treasure_Hunter_Tom
REPnKnight - https://twitch.tv/REPnKnight
Kenziees - https://twitch.tv/Kenziees
lordofgamingtv - https://twitch.tv/lordofgamingtv

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Connect with TaintedRumbler!
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TaintedRumbler
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/TAGamingLIVE

Connect with TRUgaming/GreenChord!
Twitch (TRU) - https://twitch.tv/trugaming
Twitch (GC) - https://twitch.tv/greenchord
Twitter - https://twitter.com/trugamingllc
Instagram - https://instagram.com/trugamingllc
Discord - https://discord.gg/trugaming

Looking for specific strategies for using Instagram to grow as a Twitch streamer?
Check out our interview with Anatlus89, resident Instagram expert, to learn how she grew to over 10,000 followers on the platform!

Later - https://later.com
Union Metrics - https://unionmetrics.com/free-tools/instagram-account-checkup/
Gramblr - http://gramblr.com/uploader/#home

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Special Thanks to the Live Twitch viewers who asked questions!
Gamer_Dad_NC - https://www.twitch.tv/Gamer_Dad_NC
MrPureinstinct - https://www.twitch.tv/MrPureinstinct
MaliciousAdvice - https://www.twitch.tv/MaliciousAdvice
WildDunion - https://www.twitch.tv/WildDunion
DarcTurtlee - https://www.twitch.tv/DarcTurtlee
RedsPoison- https://www.twitch.tv/RedsPoison
Kenziees - https://www.twitch.tv/Kenziees

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Connect with Anatlus!
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/anatlus89
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/anatlus89
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/anatlus89

Connect with TRUgaming/GreenChord!
Twitch (TRU) - https://twitch.tv/trugaming
Twitch (GC) - https://twitch.tv/greenchord
Twitter - https://twitter.com/trugamingllc
Instagram - https://instagram.com/trugamingllc
Discord - https://discord.gg/trugaming

What are the pros and cons of being a Variety Streamer on Twitch? How does it compare to single-game streaming?
This week, I talked with Sponsored Streamer SuperV1d about the variety streaming lifestyle on Twitch, and what kinds of things to consider when looking to try variety casting. SuperV1d also shares his thoughts on the common advice "just stream for fun," and why that can be misleading.

Interested in Mobile Game streaming on Twitch?
Check out our podcast interview with CaribouLive, a TRUgaming Sponsored Streamer that specializes in streaming mobile games like Summoner’s War. Learn about software needs, advantages & disadvantages, and networking specific to mobile game streaming!

PC/Mobile Mirroring Software - https://www.airserver.com/
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Special Thanks to the Live Twitch viewers who asked questions!
Kygaming98 - https://www.twitch.tv/kygaming98
Dreadredbloog - https://www.twitch.tv/dreadredblood
SiliconSentry - https://www.twitch.tv/siliconsentry
MistahGreen - https://www.twitch.tv/mistahgreen
GoodGuyEsports - https://www.twitch.tv/goodguyesports
AdmiredPlague - https://www.twitch.tv/admiredplague
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Connect with Caribou!
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/cariboulive
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/cariboulive
Connect with TRUgaming/GreenChord!
Twitch (TRU) - https://twitch.tv/trugaming
Twitch (GC) - https://twitch.tv/greenchord
Twitter - https://twitter.com/trugamingllc
Instagram - https://instagram.com/trugamingllc
Discord - https://discord.gg/trugaming

Thinking about hosting your own Event on Twitch? Check out our discussion with DanTheDapper, who has hosted dozens of events on his channel over the years. Charity streams, marathon streams, and holiday streams are just a few of the things we get into!

Big thanks to the viewers that asked questions in chat this week! Those are:
- OhZeeTV - https://twitch.tv/OhZeeTV
- MrPureinstinct - https://twitch.tv/MrPureinstinct
- Bam_Bam - https://twitch.tv/Bam_Bam
- TDC_Weiss- https://twitch.tv/TDC_Weiss
- Gamer_Dad_NC - https://twitch.tv/Gamer_Dad_NC
- Pokeflag11 - https://twitch.tv/Pokeflag11
- REPnKnight- https://twitch.tv/REPnKnight

Keep up with Stream Key/TRUgaming
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/trugamingllc
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/trugamingllc
- https://trugaming.com

There’s a lot of advice out there about Twitch Goals.
With 2018 in full swing, I’ve noticed a lot of talk about setting new Twitch goals from big and small streamers alike.

I’ve also noticed a lot of different opinions on what “good” goal-setting looks like, and debate over whether setting goals even matters at all. Just the other day, #ResolutionsGuaranteedToFail and #ResolutionsAreMayhem were trending on Twitter.

With so many different ideas out there, I set out to find out a few things:

Does goal-setting matter?
If so, what kinds of goals are best?
What kinds of goals are best for Twitch Streamers in particular?
After looking through a ton of scientific studies on goal-setting, I came to the following conclusion:

Everybody’s kinda right, and everybody’s also pretty wrong.



Does Goal Setting Matter?
In a word – yes.

Actually, it matters a lot.

Hundreds of studies have shown conclusively that people who set goals outperform those who don’t, in every environment. School, athletics, business – setting goals is helpful to every area.

In fact, the most accepted piece of research I found through this whole study was that, if nothing else, you should at least set SOME goal, regardless of what it is. Even vague goals are more helpful then no goals at all.

With that said, the types of goals you set do make a difference.



What Types of Goals Are Most Effective?
Research shows that when setting goals for yourself, you will be most successful with goals that are:

Long-Term AND Short-Term
Studies have found that long-term and short-term goals are both effective for motivation. The best solution is to incorporate both types of goals into your strategy (and even medium-term, if you’re feeling frisky).
Make sure to use both types! With only short-term goals, you’ll feel like you aren’t going anywhere in the future; with only long-term goals, you’ll feel like you’re not making any notable progress.
Controllable
To sum up this idea, researchers say that you have to be able to answer the “how.” How are you going to accomplish your goal? What specifically can you control?
If you have a goal based on numbers like followers or friends, be sure to work out how you can reach that goal with actionable strategies, not blind hope. More on this later.
Meaningful
“Even though the goals may be SMART, if [subjects] don’t perceive them as meaningful or valued, their engagement with goal attainment progress will diminish” (Turkay)
Be sure that your goal means something to you. Think about the why behind the what!
Specific
In many studies, researchers found that specific, measurable goals were far more effective than broad generalizations. Additionally, the more specific a goal, the more (generally) that it was likely to be completed.
For example, consider these three goals:
Okay – I will stream more
Better – I will stream once a week
Best – I will stream every Wednesday
Challenging
This one was my favorite. There are a good number of studies that stress the importance of a challenge for making meaningful goals.
It’s all about the payoff! Researchers found that when subjects set goals slightly outside their comfort range (but not absurd), subjects were both more motivated and more likely to achieve those goals. Plus, they were happier when they succeeded.


Okay, but how does this relate to Twitch?
Good question. Let’s take two extremely common Twitch Goals, and look at how they line up with these ideas.



Goal #1: I want to be a partner
This is by far the biggest goal I see for Twitch streamers, and with good cause. Partnership is sweet.

If you’re looking to really push for partner, you need to think of partnership as more of a vision...

Curious about the creative side of Twitch? Join us for discussion with PureKaos26 (a TRUgaming Sponsored Streamer) about the unique aspects of the creative directory! How can we stand out as creative streamers?

Big thanks to the viewers that asked questions in chat this week! Those are:
- anatlus89 - https://twitch.tv/anatlus89
- TimTimmah - https://twitch.tv/TimTimmah
- MrPureinstinct - https://twitch.tv/MrPureinstinct
- Sadomi_ - https://twitch.tv/Sadomi_
- Gamer_Dad_NC - https://twitch.tv/Gamer_Dad_NC
- REPnKnight - https://twitch.tv/REPnKnight
- silentghost73 - https://twitch.tv/silentghost73
- TrueEbag - https://twitch.tv/TrueEbag
- D_Money- https://twitch.tv/D_Money

Lastly, be sure to check out Kaos if you're looking for more feedback on how to grow as a creative streamer!
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Connect with PureKaos26
Follow Kaos on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/PureKaos26
Follow Kaos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PureKaos26
Follow Kaos on Instagram: https://instagram.com/PureKaos26

Connect with TRUgaming
On Twitch: https://twitch.tv/trugaming
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRUgamingLLC
On Discord: discord.gg/trugaming
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRUgamingLLC
Visit our website: https://trugaming.com

About The Stream Key Podcast
"Stream Key" is a bi-weekly TRUgaming podcast that premieres on Mondays with exclusive interviews featuring successful streamers on Twitch, Mixer, YouTube, and other game streaming platforms. Join host Ben "GreenChord" Green for insights and tips and how to grow your own channel, and hear amazing stories and lessons along the way.

There's a lot of advice out there for how to grow on Twitch, but not all of it's great. How do we sift through generic buzzwords to find real, actionable advice?

Join Green and special guest MelaciousMel for a discussion on how to find advice for growth that is useful and practical.

Big thanks to the viewers that asked questions in chat this week! Those are:
- Treasure_Hunter_Tom - https://twitch.tv/Treasure_Hunter_Tom
- Drizz_TV - https://twitch.tv/Drizz_TV
- thestep - https://twitch.tv/thestep

Lastly, be sure to check out Mel if you're looking for more feedback on how to grow as a streamer!
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Connect with MelaciousMel
Follow Mel on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/MelaciousMel
Follow Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaciousMel
Follow Mel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MelaciousMel

Connect with TRUgaming
On Twitch: https://twitch.tv/trugaming
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRUgamingLLC
On Discord: discord.gg/trugaming
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRUgamingLLC
Visit our website: https://trugaming.com

About The Stream Key Podcast
"Stream Key" is a bi-weekly TRUgaming podcast that premieres on Mondays with exclusive interviews featuring successful streamers on Twitch, Mixer, YouTube, and other game streaming platforms. Join host Ben "GreenChord" Green for insights and tips and how to grow your own channel, and hear amazing stories and lessons along the way.