Ninja's Guide to Streaming: Grow Your Channel (2019)

Name: Ninja's Guide to Streaming: Grow Your Channel (2019)
Rating: 4.3 (547 reviews)

Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins shares his insights to help you start, grow, and maintain your Twitch or Mixer channel.

Created byLVLUP Dojo

Last updated 9/2019

English

What you'll learn

Set up your own Twitch channel
Determine the kind of streamer you want to be
Launch your first stream
Create and stick to a consistent streaming schedule
Interact with your community
Maintain and sustain channel growth
Use gimmicks effectively
Find the right opportunities and sponsors for your brand

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 1h 1m total length

Setting Up Your Broadcast5:30
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.
What kind of streamer do you want to be?6:46
An exploration of the different types of streamers that are out there and some exercises to define what kind of streamer best represents you.
Your First Stream3:54
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.
Scheduling and Consistency7:04
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.
Interacting With Your Community9:11
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?
Growth7:39
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.
Gimmicks8:56
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 Sponsorships12:15
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.
Conclusion0:30
A wrap up of the course and a message from the Ninja himself.

Requirements

You should be familiar with the Twitch live streaming platform

Description

Most people know Ninja from Fortnite, but he got his start with professional Halo, and has been a full-time streamer for over 5 years. Before he was known for getting high kill wins in Fortnite and building like the professional he is, he built an audience around his persona as a gamer.

Learn the ins and outs starting a Twitch channel from scratch and building it into an empire. Covering personal branding, gimmicks, growth hacks, interaction with fans, and more, join Ninja in the Dojo for a full breakdown of what it takes to be a full-time Twitch streamer.

Who this course is for:

Twitch streamers who want to build and engage a gaming community
Twitch streamers who aim to make streaming their full time job
This course is NOT the best fit if you are completely new to streaming on Twitch.