
The starting line. Absolutely not to be overlooked. Everyone needs to start somewhere! This lesson outlines what you need to do and have to set up a proper broadcast for Twitch.
An exploration of the different types of streamers that are out there and some exercises to define what kind of streamer best represents you.
It's not as scary as you think. Jump in the water and start swimming. Ninja outlines some of the best practices when it comes to getting the most out of your first stream.
Consistency is key. Create your schedule and stick to it. Sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Ninja goes over what to do when setting a schedule, how to manage expectations and the importance of consistency as a streamer.
Make your fans feel loved. Remember the golden rule and treat them as you would want to be treated.
What are some things you can practice to amplify the interaction with your community?
Nurture your growing fan base and set realistic goals for yourself. Be sure to separate yourself from the bottom of the barrel, where the 1 viewer channels live.
Whether it's a cow hat or a train whistle, small gimmicks can really help engagement with your fans and provide entertainment. Nobody is too good for a well planned gimmick.
Opportunities and Sponsors Buyer beware. Always read contracts that are put in front of you, and don't be afraid to say "No," or ask for exactly what you want.
A wrap up of the course and a message from the Ninja himself.
It goes without saying that identifying your steam personality and overall brand is one of the first steps to reaching your goals as a streamer. Zombi gives us some insight on what some of the exercises you can do to begin building yours
If you’re just starting off streaming, you don’t need to have the best quality. You can upgrade your system part by part. One of best and most responsible ways to go about upgrading the quality of your channel is to do it part by part because as this hobby becomes more of a passion, you know your money hasn’t been spent on something that was just a fun outlet for a while.
One of the best ways to grow as a content creator is through networking and collaborating with people looking to reach the same goals as you. This lesson outlines what you should look for in mentors, communities and partners in order to grow your brand and expose it to a wider audience.
Starting off, Zombi was shy and reserved in her content. Now, she is known for having no filter, being brutally honest and one of the most entertaining female streamers on Twitch... That’s why people love her. She is who she is on and off the camera.
Once you have an audience, the next step is crowd management. For your fans, keeping them active and engaged in your content, and for the foes, finding the best ways to deal with trolls.
One of the biggest challenges that creators face is keeping their content fresh. From crowdsourcing content ideas to finding inspiration from other creators, here are some ways that you can keep your viewers coming back.
Women are the minority in the gaming space and here is a dedicated lesson on how to navigate the space as a women and cultivate the following that you want.
In an ever changing world, staying relevant is tough. In this lesson, Zombi discusses and suggests some things you can do as a content creator to stay relevant in your community and the space as a whole.
As a content creator, it is imperative that you find a healthy balance between your work and personal life. In this lesson, Zombi outlines some effective ways to address and manage the workload and stress that comes from being a full time streamer.
How to receive, listen to and grow from the feedback that you receive on your channel.
Your community is the foundation of your channel, that is why building your community ‘well’ is almost more important than building it at all. This outline will provide insights on the importance of your community, how you can protect it, define it along with some helpful tips you can use to begin fostering your own.
Having a good mod team sounds easy right? Just get some folks together that know the sharp end of a sword from the hilt and you're good to go. Not quite. As much as mods are there to lay down the law they can and should be bringing a little more to the table for you... at least in an ideal world.
This lesson covers identifying your brand, which is not always the easiest exercise to run through because ultimately, no one can and what you do best other than you.
Streamers find success when they have built a community around things that are unique to their stream and that viewers can relate to and engage with. Ultimately, you should focus on being the best version of yourself and identifying what resonates well within your following. Below you will find some suggestions and things to look out for when building your streaming personality.
All too often you have a nice conversation rolling and then it all drops off. That almost awkward silence appears and you find yourself at a bit of a loss for words. It definitely happens more often for some people than others but if you identify that it happens for you... prepare for it!
When you are getting started out in streaming and even on especially quiet days, you need to be able to talk to yourself. Whether it's narrating what you're doing or just chatting about anything and everything, something needs to break the silence. It's great to be able to rely on your chat to keep the conversation ?owing and generally some of your best interactions will come from chatting with them. However this is no guarantee.
The ultimate Twitch Streaming course for content creators and broadcasters.
Have you been streaming for a while now but have yet to take the dive into streaming full-time?
Do you want to start streaming but aren't sure where to begin?
We brought together 4 experts from different sides of the Twitch streaming ecosystem to all bring their own experience and expertise to this course.
Our Teachers
Ninja, one of Twitch's largest streamers, ex professional Halo player, and a top competitor in PUBG and Fortnite.
Ninja has been streaming for 6 years now, and has been full time for about 4 of those years. Learn how Ninja used scheduling and consistency to propel his career forward, and how to take advantage of up and coming game titles.
TheZombiiUnicorn has become so much more than just a "streamer". She's gone on to master Voice Acting, and has even appeared on (and won) Fox's reality show "Kicking and Screaming".
Zombi brings a unique perspective into our course by not only focusing on how to make your stream standout from the crowd, but also how to use your career as a streamer to open up new doors of opportunity, and career paths.
Squalmuzza runs the largest stream team in the world, Senshudo. While Squalmuzza is a streamer himself, the value he brings to course comes from years of experience consulting and coaching streamers to partnership, and beyond.
D1 works for Twitch as the Super Smash Bros Community Manager. His insight into Twitch's best practices and how to conduct yourself as a streamer to set yourself up for success is invaluable. D1 shows us what it takes to master Twitch's affiliate program, and use that success to fuel your ascension into Twitch Partnership.
Course Overview
The courses included in this bundle are:
By the end of this course you'll learn how to: