Twitch Has NO Algorithm - Do This Instead
45sMany small streamers struggle with Twitch discoverability, and this clip offers a clear, actionable alternative that sparks curiosity.
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The video offers practical advice for new Twitch streamers on how to grow their audience, emphasizing the importance of leveraging other social media platforms due to Twitch's poor discoverability. The creator recommends a strict streaming schedule, consistent content creation on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, and active engagement on Twitter, Instagram, and Discord to drive viewers to Twitch.
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[00:01]
Twitch's Discoverability Problem
Twitch has the worst discoverability, so new streamers should focus on other platforms like TikTok and social media to build an audience.
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Streaming Frequency
As a small streamer, stream no more than two times a week, choosing days that fit your schedule (e.g., Tuesdays and Thursdays).
[00:41]
Content Creation on Other Platforms
Put out a YouTube video a week and create TikTok posts daily to bring in people and build a routine for your audience.
[01:08]
Dropping Self-Respect for TikTok
To succeed on TikTok, you may need to drop self-respect and post whatever works, using popular sounds with your own spin.
[01:35]
Using Hashtags and Profile Links
Use a mix of hashtags like #foryou, #twitch, and #twitchtalk, and change them for each post to see what works. Include your Twitch link in your profile.
[02:04]
Weekly Schedule for Consistency
Create a weekly schedule (e.g., Monday stream, Tuesday editing, Wednesday YouTube video) to help people fit you into their routine.
[02:16]
Twitter and Instagram Engagement
Tweet every time you go live and post about your lifestyle on Instagram to help followers feel connected to you.
[02:42]
Discord as Key Platform
Discord is the most important social media platform for streamers; join servers, make friends, and use profile links to redirect to your stream.
[03:06]
Chasing Algorithms
Twitch lacks algorithms you can use, so you must chase algorithms on other platforms like TikTok and YouTube to gain visibility.
[03:33]
YouTube Tags and Search Terms
Use all possible tags on YouTube, thinking of what people will search, and use those exact terms to rank in search results.
The key to growing on Twitch is to leverage other social media platforms to drive traffic to your streams, as Twitch itself offers little discoverability. Consistent content creation and engagement across platforms are essential for building an audience.
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What is the recommended streaming frequency for small streamers?
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What is the recommended streaming frequency for small streamers?
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No more than two times a week.
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Why should streamers focus on other social media platforms?
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Why should streamers focus on other social media platforms?
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Because Twitch has the worst discoverability.
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What is the most important social media platform for streamers according to the video?
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What is the most important social media platform for streamers according to the video?
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Discord.
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What is the advised approach to TikTok content for streamers?
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What is the advised approach to TikTok content for streamers?
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Drop self-respect and post whatever works, using popular sounds with your own spin.
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How often should you post on YouTube and TikTok?
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How often should you post on YouTube and TikTok?
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A YouTube video a week and TikTok posts daily.
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What is the purpose of using specific hashtags on TikTok?
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What is the purpose of using specific hashtags on TikTok?
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To see which ones work best and increase discoverability.
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What should you do on Twitter every time you go live?
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What should you do on Twitter every time you go live?
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Tweet about it.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Twitch's Discoverability Problem
Highlights the core challenge for new streamers and justifies the need for external platforms.
00:01
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Streaming Frequency Advice
Provides a concrete, actionable recommendation for time management.
00:28
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Dropping Self-Respect for TikTok
A candid, memorable take on the sacrifices needed to succeed on TikTok.
01:08
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Discord as Key Platform
Emphasizes the often-overlooked importance of Discord for streamer growth.
02:42
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Chasing Algorithms
Explains the strategic necessity of leveraging other platforms' algorithms.
03:06Full Transcript
[00:01] this video i'm going to be telling you all how to grow on twitch for the bottom new streamers that will help build the audience is a very strict schedule with streaming all the time twitch has the worst discoverability so you will likely
[00:16] twitch you should work on tick tocks get some engagement social media is going to be your key to getting it comes to getting people to come and check you out personally as a small
[00:28] streamer i would stream no more than two times a week test switch days work best tuesdays and thursdays wednesdays and saturdays whatever you think will go with your personal schedule best the reason why i say only stream two times a
[00:41] time on these other platforms that will bring in people my advice put out a youtube video a week and you should be creating tech talks every day all of need to follow it each week so people build you into their own routine tiktok
[00:56] seen i haven't even taken tick-tock seriously but i'm getting ready to make a youtube video specifically dedicated to growing on tik-tok what i can tell self-respect obviously self-respect is extremely important but for me
[01:08] personally i have to drop it when i'm on that app i've never been into tick tock the platform but i can't deny its discoverability so i have to drop my self-respect or self-esteem whatever you want to call it and just post whatever
[01:21] that's my goal make as many stupid tick tocks to all the popular sounds whatever just try to do it with your own spin because that's what works on the app followers you can have your twitch link directly on your profile so it'll be a
[01:35] your streams especially if you're putting in your captions i stream twice whatever days you go live on when you post you want to use a mix of hashtags like for you twitch talk and as many as
[01:48] limit use different ones for every post so you can see which ones work best for should have your schedule and your pin tweet for example monday stream tuesday editing wednesday youtube video thursday editing friday stream saturday editing
[02:04] sunday day off if you have a schedule like this not only does it make people feel more connected to you it also lets them fit you into their routine if you're streaming every monday at 3 pm every day people look forward to that
[02:16] more and more people watching i would also tweet every time i go live with until you've built a small viewership that you're comfortable with on instagram you should post about your lifestyle slash personal life as much as
[02:29] where users like to feel connected to people they follow if you show them your obstacles that come along with it they out your streams the most important social media platform for streaming by
[02:42] far is discord you can join hundreds of discord servers to interact with people and make friends discord has wonderful features for streamers anyone in a click on your profile and it'll redirect them to your stream this will help you
[02:54] viewership on twitch a very important making friends with other streamers constantly interacting with other get them to interact with you which will
[03:06] by algorithms algorithms are just the science behind each social media algorithm tests videos on your for you page and if it does well then the pages and then go viral twist does not have any type of algorithms that you
[03:20] could use to your advantage so you have to chase other algorithms especially on where you'll find the most people the more people who find you the more people when you upload to youtube make sure you use all the tags possible think of what
[03:33] people will search and use those exact tags for example in this video i'm going to do tags like how to grow on twitch how to start getting viewers on my twitch and how to go from zero to 100 viewers on twitch using the exact terms
[03:45] that people will search will pull your video up in the search results all in all if you post a video once a week playing into the key terms on youtube help bring in more people if you're posting tick tocks daily that'll bring
[03:58] more people if you're tweeting every time you go live like in others tweets so they like yours that'll help bring in more people the entire goal is to get chase these other algorithms then no one will ever find you to watch thank you
[04:11] for watching you can follow me on twitter or tiktok where i do various things to help other small streamers you can also follow me on twitch where i can also follow me on twitch where i stream really
