This article is for anyone who wants to get into the highly competitive world of streaming. If your goal is to play with big streamers such as Dr Disrespect, Ninja or others of such caliber, you will need to set up your streaming correctly, from the start!  Today we will not discuss your gaming peripherals such as gaming chairs, gaming desks, keyboards or a gaming mouse, but rather will investigate actionable steps to develop a successful stream.

Figure out why would someone watch your stream.

Keep in mind that there are over 3.2. million unique broadcasters per month on Twitch. You are literally smaller than 1 in a million. You must figure out how to separate yourself and stand out. Find the unique personality that you can share with people. A great idea would be to start with a list of all your strengths and all the things you like. That is how you will find more about yourself and highlight them in your streams.

Setup your room.

Nobody wants to look at your messy room with your mattress on the floor and clothes all over the place. Use your living space as an opportunity to show your character and your hobbies. For example, you can add posters of your favorite characters to your background, show a musical instrument, use LED lights. If your room isn’t presentable, then you can use green screen and keep the background clean. Check out our guide on 6 Awesome Gaming Room Setup ideas.

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Establish a brand.

Think of your stream as of a company that is selling a product. You will need a brand image across all platforms. That image will make you look professional and will help you stand out from the crowd. You are either a gaming genius, or a really fun person to communicate with. Your brand should be based around your personality. All the streaming elements should match your brand – from fonts to overlays, things need to naturally flow together.

Make a plan how to reach new viewers.

The truth is when you start off a new stream, you will be on the bottom of any list that is playing the same game. People will not go and scroll all the way down to find you, it just doesn’t happen. It is not even about how many hours you game, your viewer number will not increase proportionally to the amount of time you stream. You will need to branch out to all social platforms to attract new viewers from around the web. A good way to go about using your content for social channel is streaming on Twitch, then clipping some videos. Later you can download them and share them on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and other social platforms. If your clip goes viral you can grow extremely fast, be creative and resilient. Start by laying down a game plan on making it possible to reach as many people as possible. Check our guide on 3 proven methods to increase your Twitch Audience where you will find more ideas how to grow your streaming audience.

Be ready to start over at any moment.

The chances are that you’re not going to hit a jackpot with your first streaming project. You can give it some time and limit the test period to 3 months, then if your stream isn’t picking up the way you have expected, it’s time to scrap it and create a new plan. Learning from your mistakes should be your best way to learn and not giving up should be your moto, if this is really the dream you’re pursuing. Be willing to reflect on your work and evolve, eventually one of your ideas will work!

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Collaborate with others.

Get on Collabs with other streamers, as much as possible. In order to grow your channel fast you want to be exposing yourself to new audience often, no matter how large or small they are. Another plus is making your content sizably more engaging. A good point to keep in mind is that other person’s audience already is watching similar content. Many of those viewers may convert into your new dedicated fans.

If you want to become a highly successful streamer in the future, start by planning your streaming strategy in advance. Remember that everything is possible with the right mindset and hard work. Whatever you do, don’t give up on your dreams! In case you already have created your channel and it is going well, it might be time learn these 5 tips to stay inspired and grow your streaming channel. Now get out there and work towards your streaming success!