--- title: 'The Best Method to Grow on Twitch' source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=lG2Z7OePUAY' video_id: 'lG2Z7OePUAY' date: 2026-07-14 duration_sec: 248 --- # The Best Method to Grow on Twitch > Source: [The Best Method to Grow on Twitch](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lG2Z7OePUAY) ## Summary This video explains how Twitch streamers can use the 'Raid' feature to grow their channel. The host, João Matheus, shares a strategy for converting raided viewers into loyal followers by engaging with them personally and promoting other content. ### Key Points - **What is a Raid?** [00:02] — A Raid sends your viewers to another streamer's channel when you end your live stream, directing them to their profile. - **Benefits of Raiding** [00:44] — Using Raids correctly can bring many benefits, such as gaining loyal viewers and promoting your own content. - **Engagement Strategy** [00:59] — After raiding, spend 5-15 minutes talking to the host, ask about their stream, then casually mention your own channel and offer a link. - **Converting Viewers** [01:25] — The raided host may become a loyal viewer of your YouTube or Twitch channel, and their viewers may follow you as well. - **Make Raiding a Habit** [02:03] — Always send a Raid at the end of every live stream to maximize growth opportunities. - **Avoid Spamming** [02:32] — Do not immediately promote your channel; build rapport first, then share your link subtly via chat or whisper. ### Conclusion Raiding is a powerful tool for Twitch growth when used strategically. By engaging authentically with other streamers, you can build a loyal community and cross-promote your content effectively. ## Transcript Twitch? Should I use them? Will they help me grow my channel? Well, I'm João Matheus, and I'm here to help you grow your channel. So, what are these "Hide The Host" features? Basically, when you're finishing your live stream, you send all your viewers in your chat to see someone else's profile. That's what people usually do when they 're offline. So, you've "Hide The Host" on someone, and the new viewer will enter your profile, and it's happening. They 'll scroll down a little, and in the first part, the other person's profile will appear, or whatever it is. But okay, I understand what "Hide The Host" is. Now I want to know why I should use this. But you guys have no idea how many benefits it brings when used correctly. Wow, there are so many things! And how do I use it, for example, to grow my channel? When I do these "Hide The Host" features, whenever I do a Raid 1 on the live stream, I talk to the host for 15 minutes. And then I say that I have a YouTube channel that I... I give tips to streamers, and then the guy gets interested, saying, "Hey, does this guy have a channel that could help me?" I say, "I think this channel will really help you, there are a lot of cool tips there that you'll like." Then I say, "Wow, send me the link, I'll check it out." send me the link, I'll check it out." The guy might become a very loyal viewer of your YouTube channel, for example. Or maybe he doesn't really want your YouTube content, but he likes the Twitch content, so when he goes to your YouTube channel, he'll remember it. But man, that made me angry! I'll also check out his live stream. When he joins your Twitch channel, he 'll probably follow you on the next live stream. With that, you've already gained another very loyal viewer, those who don't know, I also update on twitch.tv. It's great, the guys are there, Ivan, every Tuesday and Friday at 3 PM, so come on over, I'm sure you wo n't regret it. I had to help. See you later now that you know. What is a Raid? Why use Raid? I also want you to know how to use Raid. So guys, I want you to get into the habit of sending a Raid at the end of every live stream you're finishing. Okay, I'm going to finish it now. And guys, I hope you because we're going to a Raid that I already bought. Follow the Raid of Mateus, guys. And then you're encouraging your chat to get there with a lot of energy, and that guy will feel it, man, what's this? Start talking to him, but don't think you'll say hi, how are you? I have a channel, go check it out. No, don't do that, man, please do the following: the Raid, get to the guy, spend 5 minutes talking to him, ask about the game, how the live stream is going, what you were doing live, if he's playing a Pokémon game for example, ask what his favorite Pokémon is, start the conversation there, and after you're more comfortable talking in the chat, you take and send, man, did you know that I make videos and stuff giving tips to streamers? I send the Here's the link so I can check it out. You say, "Okay, but I'll grab the link real quick." I think you'll like it. Don't spam the link in the chat, okay? Want to get a little slow like that? Can you send a link in the chat, or do you prefer a whisper? The person will reply and you can send it there. So, forget to subscribe and leave a like because besides helping me a lot, it also encourages you. You'll also benefit from new content every week. Now that you know what a Raid is, why a Raid is, and how to use it, I want you to put it into practice. Here next to me, there's a video I think you'll really like: which game should you choose to stream on Twitch? Lots of tips for you to choose the perfect game to fit your schedule. I also want to thank everyone for the 700 subscribers, I 'm speechless! We're in this together. My name is Matheus. I'm going to stop here. Matheus. I'm going to stop here. Thank you very much, God bless, and see you later.