7 MUST DO Steps BEFORE You Go Live On Twitch! - Twitch Growth 2021

[@StreamScheme]

Have You Ever Streamed With A Mute Mic? What Is Your Unique Twist For Your Content?! Let me know in the comments! The timecodes are below and if this video helped let me know in the comments! If you want to join our growing community check out our other content: bit.ly/JoinTheStreamScheme 🕘Timestamps: 0:00 Video Start! 0:30 Introduction & Giveaway Information! 2:20 How To Prepare All Of Your Content For Your Stream! 3:10 How To Plan Your Content And Category With A Unique Twist! 4:45 How To Prepare For A Single Stream! 5:40 How To Get 1 To 1 Feedback For Your Stream! 6:30 Why YOU Need To TEST EVERYTHING Before Your Stream! 7:55 How To Title, Go-Live, and Use Tags To Grow On Twitch! 9:00 FREE Animated Stream Overlays For Download! 9:40 Why You NEED To Check Your Microphone EVERY Single Stream! 10:35 Why You NEED To Check Your Webcam And Browser Scenes EVERY Single Stream! 11:55 The MOST Important TIP To Remember When RAIDING!

[@Various-JG]

For a long time I kept forgetting to transition back from my Chatting screen to gameplay. My chat missed a bunch of a Sekiro boss fight because of it. Luckily I died so it wasn't a massive deal 😂

[@moddedcrafter1979]

OH YES, AND I DIDNT MEAN TO DO IT, So I'm a Small Streamer That Has Literally No Mods For The Chat...And The Chat Is Usually Pretty Slow, Mostly For That Stream... I Was Definitely Confused As There Are Usually 2 Chatters, But This Time Non...So I Went On To Google (i love google for this) To See Why No One Is Chatting... One Of The Reasons Was: "You Are Not Using a Mic." I Checked My Mic And BOOM, It Was On Mute. Nice Job Me ;) After All, This Is One Of My Most Important Things To Check...Is My Mic On?

[@becki7824]

not only have i streamed with a muted mic, but that same stream was just a fully black screen. for 2 whole hours. this was before i got affiliate. a follower popped up after 2 hours in chat saying "are you there?" i was mortified!

[@CalebRumley]

Oh yes I've started streams on a mute mic... WHOOPS

[@isaac_ayling]

Lmfao I felt the thing about the schedule. The thing is I have one but school just messes it up. Luckily 2 days left and 15 weeks to improve my stream

[@RelyeaGaming]

I walked away from a stream for water real quick and my whole chat trolled me saying mic was muted. Got me good

[@foxcension9493]

Here to re-motivate me after taking my foot off the gas... working on stream renovation along with a full-time job is a challenge! Best of luck to my fellow new streamers

[@StreamScheme]

You can do it! Takes hard work but keep it up! :) #earlygang

[@JusJoshinYuh]

I'm working at a subway and I either stream when people wake up or when people sleep so not the best hours for growth

[@alexandersquid4681]

@@JusJoshinYuh I work 8am-5pm, and I plan to start streaming after work. I think I have a good chance at catching some views. We'll see. lol

[@rocketdave360vods5]

Best of luck to you as well

[@AntonyManago]

@@JusJoshinYuh remember that Twitch is global. It may not be the best time for locals in your timezone, but may be for people across the globe.

[@WaywardPython]

I once did an entire two-hour stream to 4-5 people with my mic muted. No one told me. I have no idea what those people thought I was doing.

[@StreamScheme]

Hahahaha what the heck, maybe they thought it was gameplay only

[@panditarules2283]

This happens WAY too often, and I always wonder why no one says anything

[@cookingwithkuro8590]

Quite often I'll open streams to lurk while I'm working just to show support. Possibly they had you muted anyway.

[@brandonhart8351]

The amount of times I have had a friend hit me up reminding me I'm still live after a raid is far too many.. glad I'm not alone there haha

[@StreamScheme]

It happens to A LOT of streamers! #earlygang

[@Losdayeti4]

Bruh 😂😂 everytime

[@Funk_Reactions]

Bruh, that shit happened to me yesterday. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ lol first time. Learn from your mistakes

[@ShaineWarren]

Yep, I’ve done it more than once. That’s why I’ve started using a “stream ending” scene so that way if I forget, it will only be showing that scene that has no camera and mic is muted.

[@TemphinFD]

@@ShaineWarren yeah i put a face mask over my webcam LUL

[@zephyrsxp]

Big tip I use for remembering to end stream after a raid is once we go raid out I have a multi command key on my Stream Deck that switches to the Stream Ending scene and plays music for 60 seconds then it completely shuts off the stream and recording and turns my lights off. If anyone has a stream deck or a good alternative would highly recommend programming in a multi command feature that’s similar, it’s been a lifesaver and haven’t made that mistake since! Also, always A+ video Eljay, as many others have said your KZbin content has been incredibly helpful on this streaming journey and I find your advise invaluable. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your content, you’re really helping people take their content to the next level dude! 🙏🏼

[@jordanputnam6973]

Your streams are great bud! Been hooked since my first view!

[@silas_nbs8575]

How would you go about doing this? I have an elgato stream deck

[@BrianCalderon]

This is so important. I never click "Stop Streaming" anymore because of my one-touch StreamDeck buttons. I find it so critical to make sure I keep these buttons up to date and functioning to make my stream much more of a production.

[@lyndenhumphrey6635]

Hey! I just wanted to drop in the comments that I managed to go from a brand new streamer to affiliate in just 7 streams and I think that was largely down to your advice and helpful videos Eljay! So masive thank you and apprecaition to you, the videos are incredible and your insight and knowledge is second to none. Keep doing you bro and keep up the awesome work! Abe x

[@BananaOnValorant]

What’s ur twitch?

[@ToxicRabbit420]

Congrats! im new also hoping to make it there, in 7 stream thats very awesome congrats bro!

[@FeeBoxed]

Yo wanna play please lets stream togheter bro

[@airnean6140]

The tip about hitting stop streaming after a raid is very good! I always raid, wait for the chat window to swap to the other creators, then wave and say goodbye one more time before hitting stop streaming so I don't have to worry about it. I've definitely forgotten in the past so I made it a part of my ending stream routine

[@StreamScheme]

Airnean.... you have no idea the things I've seen! #earlygang

[@airnean6140]

@@StreamScheme I can only imagine...

[@abbyartfox1065]

I have a Cat cam! I’m an artist, so having a cute fluffy little cat to to look at between paint drying is nice (or at least I like to think so)

[@AceTac]

Sounds nice and calming! What is your channel/ account called? :)

[@abbyartfox1065]

@@AceTac AbbyArtFox on Twitch!

[@CreatewithSqudgeCraft]

Me too! I will follow you now💜

[@mimilimi5984]

Well, I'm happy to see I follow all of these steps already! Except for the tech difficulties...I test EVERYTHING before stream, record, the whole 9 yards, everything seems to be great, hit go live....and then BAM. Everything.Breaks.Down. My community expects the tech difficulties now and they find my absolute lack of luck hilarious...I turn it into just chatting as we work together to fix it, joke around, and celebrate once everything gets started. They call it 'level 1'. Quality content chez Mimi.

[@IcyHJ]

I’m think about starting to stream again so I’m ready for the one viewer streams but I’m glad there is still much more for me to learn!

[@StreamScheme]

Welcome back in! I hope this helps you prep yourself for it! #earlygang

[@IcyHJ]

Thanks! I’m 100% sure it will help! #earlygang

[@jaz_stitch9540]

The unique twist I've been trying has been "show and tell". Every wednesday stream I show off something old, something new, something digital (often a photo), and something blue! Lets my community know a little more about me, and makes for a nice intermission.

[@morethanmichael6326]

I hate technical difficulties with passion and I learned about them the hard way. More specifically my audio problems. It just makes you not wanna stream so it is good to always have them sorted out before you stream

[@StreamScheme]

Absolutely! We learn only after we make the mistakes but I hope the video helps people run checks before they go live as well! #earlygang

[@nathanwatts2909]

When I prepare for a stream I've taken your advise and gotten a notepad, and I write down, the stream title, the go live notification and the talking points for the stream. It has helped me become more organised. I won't lie I have had technical issues on streams too many times and that's perhaps where I'm going wrong. It make take some time before I see some change but this has been really insightful. And yes I have had that where for the first 30 mins my stream had no mic audio and it wasn't until someone joined the stream and pointed out before I discovered it myself. It was a massive feels bad.

[@StreamScheme]

We've all had tech and mic issues, literally every single streamer! You got this! #earlygang

[@reversegamer5814]

So I was stuck on this level in Dark Souls and it was driving me nuts because everytime I stream it, I make little to no progress on stream. After watching one of your videos about trying to introduce more content besides just clicking live, I decided that I was going to attempt doing a Hangman game with viewers that would activate every time I died on Dark Souls. I don't have a gaming PC so I literally bought a bulletin board and we printed out pictures of our favorite anime or cartoon characters to use as the hangman. To be able to participate you would have to use your Redemption reward points, like a hundred something cheap, and then me and one of my mods would write a list of the people who bought tickets in order so every time I died we would just look at the list and they would get the pic the letter. This performed really well and my few people that watch me really enjoyed it. I would imagine that with more viewers this would probably be really awesome

[@StreamScheme]

Sounds like you're working hard to make things engaging and unique! I hope it is going well, I hope things keep going well and you're enjoying it! :) #earlygang

[@crimson9641]

I always go out of order on how I set up my stream. I think I am gonna look at this, and create a checklist by myself for my channel. Thanks!

[@MegaGingahNinja]

I freaking love all the tongue-in-cheek jokes you manage to throw in there, without even cracking a smile. Bravo Eljay, Bravo.

[@StreamScheme]

Sometimes I worry I go too far, hope they are still helpful videos!

[@ohitscatto]

I always do a whole ass vocal warm up before stream. If I don't I find myself stumbling over words and stuttering or just losing my voice half way through. It also ups my energy cos you can't be sad after doing lip trills for 5 minutes, it's impossible. Also didn't need the call out on the irregular schedule (hopefully I'll be back on track now I'm back at work, being off for 4 months really screwed with my schedule) but you right, you gotta be as consistant as possible on that schedule.

[@StreamScheme]

Oohhh Vocal warm ups! I like that a lot! #earlygang

[@Helina_mae96]

I'm a stickler for checking things as much as I can before going live, including running the game and doing a pre recorded sesh to make sure everything runs smoothly 😊 I love coming back to your tips and tricks, I just need the motivation to get back into it all after time off for my birthday 🙈

[@CliffordDutka]

I would also add to the prepare checklist change and wash up, I started streaming with a few friends and they would never do this. I always make sure I'm wearing a clean shirt that contrasts my beard, shave if I have an afternoon shadow, and just generally groom so that I am presentable and comfortable during the stream.

[@starshard0]

Holy moly, that note about clicking "End Stream" after raiding is huge. I always just though it was a formality. Luckily I've never done anything crazy on stream after doing a raid, but it's a very important thing to keep in mind to avoid shocking the VOD-goblins.

[@SpiralCee]

Great tips! Would you consider doing a video about hat happens after you press "go live"? There are bazillions of videos that talk about how to set up your streams that always end with, "And then just press go live!" and fade to black. I want a video about what happens during a live stream, how you adjust on the fly, switching between windows, dealing with problems.

[@wildr0v3r]

I recently started streaming and these videos have been very helpful. I normally make videos for youtube as a hobby, but I wanted to give streaming a shot. I maybe get a few lurkers which is fine but when I get one person chatting with me while I play I love it! I've moved to a new state and don't have many friends here, so whenever I get that one person chatting with me while I play brings me back to playing games and kicking it with my friends back home. My channel is still a massive work in progress but it's alot of fun setting up and your vids really help thanks a ton!

[@survivingvirtuallife164]

Great Advice.. I'm struggling on twitch and this is most appreciated.

[@StreamScheme]

Glad it was helpful! :) #earlygang

[@Hyacsho]

"Are you the fifth-biggest streamer on the platform?" - Savage honesty = best honesty. 😂

[@The_Storytime_]

I’ve been watching your videos for a little while and finally have some time to start streaming “seriously” (I’ve been streaming here and there). I’m on console. But these tips bro OMG! I have followed your tips and my first stream after planning and listening to you, by far way more viewers then I’ve had the past 3 years combined. Keep it up bro! I seriously appreciate all your advice. While constantly seeking improvement and you’ve helped me get a better perspective on how to just make my stream better.

[@eddybhereVODs]

Oh no, Eljay has seen things in some VODs. Terrible, terrible things. Great video as per. Have defo gone live when muted - I had a bit of a complicated audio setup to allow for music and gaming streams and.... it was rough for the first few weeks. Remember that any technical difficulties can really knock your confidence, but they happen to everyone and you just gotta keep working through them guys! Mistakes aren't the end, they're part of the fun ;)

[@StreamScheme]

The things I've seen, Eddy! But absolutely, just have to go with it and learn! #earlygang

[@Abgl9]

you're amazing thank you! its been at least a month but i need to come back every time!

[@brandomaydom416]

Thanks man this info really helped, I haven’t started yet, but I’m prepping!

[@mirablossom2672]

I definitely forgot to unmute yesterday for about 3 minutes 🤦‍♀️ BUT I wanted to thank you for all of the amazing tips! After almost 4 weeks, I just hit affiliate! I'm so excited, and your videos have made me feel so much more confident going live. I appreciate it so much!

[@Asakedia]

Wow you hit affiliate pretty fast! What kind of stuff do you stream if I can ask? :)

[@mirablossom2672]

@@Asakedia thank you! I started streaming some miscellaneous stuff at first trying to find my groove, but I’ve settled into Sims 4. There’s definitely opportunities for growth in that category, and it’s the most fun I’ve had yet on stream. I’ve also met some really great creators through raiding! Making a few friends in the last month of streaming has really helped me ❤️

[@ProphecyBoxBreaks]

That was your best closing joke, that I've seen so far. Great vids. I know these are 3+ years old, but that you for all the help!

[@PettyHateMachine]

I want to spend time showcasing lesser-known features of retro games as my unique twist - most of my viewers didn't know the Dreamcast Sonic Adventure games had DLC, and were really excited to see it in action. Also, I've never streamed with a mute mic, but I did do a whole radio show at uni that nobody heard because nobody told me the station wasn't broadcasting...

[@StreamScheme]

You dealt with it before the streaming even happened! Glad to hear it hasn't happened yet for you while live, and sounds like a really cool concept for a stream series! #earlygang

[@anonsolaris]

Thank you for your vids, as a noobie to Twitch I've learnt a lot from your content. Still learning. Cheers from another aussie :)

[@SpaceLegends]

Trust him guys!! I’ve been using a go live checklist for the past few months and I’ve seen a positive difference in my streams! Happy streaming guys 😊

[@ryderdunagan5400]

This video (and all your videos) are massively helpful!! I've just started streaming and I already feel like my streams are getting massively better every time. One tip i've really loved from several of your videos is having talking points! I personally use my streams as times to test out some stand up jokes or tell silly stories. Having a theater background is great as there's also SOOOO MANY improv games you can adapt to play on stream. also the game "don't get me started". Thanks for another incredible video!!!

[@DrTwisticles]

These videos are super helpful- I’m going to be taking the plunge by going part time at work and part time with twitch. Slow and steady growth so far but I’m always wanting to learn. Thank you for these.x

[@TheColinShowGaming]

Oh yeah, I've streamed and had my mic on mute 😂. I think the longest I ever did that before someone told me was 45 minutes to an hour 😂. At least I was a lot smaller back then. Also that ending statement 😂! I don't even want to know what Eljay has seen/heard to say something like that XD. Great video as always! Keep up the amazing work and thank you for all that you do and for making people's streams look so much better!

[@urtej]

Fun fact: the people who disliked realised that they're too lazy to do all of these things.

[@StreamScheme]

The videos always can be better, and the dislikes are probably justified, I'll have to just work harder! :) #earlygang

[@nafiaus]

rip the 4 people that disliked at the time I'm watching LUL

[@bigmama6441]

I agree for sure

[@sma11fry96]

trueeee

[@davidk2611]

Agreed

[@Metaldad87]

Loving all your content, I've learned alot and made alot of positive improvements to my stream from your videos. I'm still very small but I try and pull up at least one video a day to learn something new to apply to my stream.

[@kysune7359]

Yooo Eljay, great video as always! Such great tips! Keep up the wonderful work and love the edits!

[@StreamScheme]

Glad you like them! And thanks for the kind words, Kysune! #earlygang

[@Sb129]

I think I'll do alright when it comes to titles, the stream "Go Live" notification is interesting. I would have thought that testing the game you're playing that day would have always happened but you've seen way more streamers than I have. I have a simpler way of avoiding the self dox, I am planning on just using a different Windows User account for when I stream. I will only be logged into what I need to. I was unaware that you had to manually end your stream after a raid, I'll definitely remember that, Lol.

[@fordyfourdeetv1547]

Created my twitch channel a few weeks ago and now I feel I have more confidence to stream more frequently. Thank you!

[@Inariann]

I know a schedule is important and all, but a lot of us don't live in a perfect world where our hours are consistent. Some of us work shifts or different hours every week so we cant follow a consistent schedule. I try to go on at the same hour every week on days I can stream, but I can't post a schedule because I work shifts and there is only 1 single day I'm 100% I can stream.

[@thebuttercottage526]

Another great video. I took plenty of notes and will be using them immediately. (Now to clear the rest of my afternoon and watch the end of my vod's...)

[@starrs77]

I'm just starting out with Twitch streaming in my free time and your videos have been so helpful. Could def use more planning time as I'm still dealing with technical issues

[@phobostheemperor]

That last tip is one that's done every stream, learned that one the hard way but thankfully it wasn't embarrassing.

[@StreamScheme]

you have no idea the things I've seen! #earlygang

[@lucidlydriven]

Hey bro ✊🏼 I’ve been watching your videos for the last couple months, & I just want to say I greatly appreciate all the amazing advice you bring to the table. You are truly inspiring ✌🏼

[@FsuPsycho]

And then there's me that can't have consist schedules as work and life is chaos and always changing. But whenever I hit that "live" button I'm always more keen on chatting shit with my few regulars, I'm big on "breaking "things in my stream, it's been part of a !quote and a joke of giving off C+ content. I enjoy playing games casually with my mates, making new friends, I also do speedruns. It's always nice to see people helping other's, because that's whats it about!

[@johncarter8024]

I feel like some guy named Billy bullied you in high school and now you are getting back at him for all the torment. Haha! Seriously, this is SUCH great content, man. I've been watching you for all of a day(and liking every video, of course) and have SIGNIFICANTLY improved the quality of my Twitch channel. This is free information that is worth hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars! Thank you so much, man!

[@StreamScheme]

Nah, it's a reference to a SrGrafo character in his comments. Billy is loveable, but frustrating because he always does the wrong thing. But glad you like the videos!

[@darktries6041]

Just started streaming and I absolutely love and appreciate your videos, they're a huge help for me. Thanks for helping out new streamers!

[@Wulfnstein]

Started streaming while muted a few times now, learning to check that from now on. A good tip about the raids, I've never had enough viewers yet to do a raid, but its good to know the stream doesn't end. When I'll do my first raid I'll be prepared. :p

[@HereBeCush]

Great vid as always Eljay! First time I raided someone I forgot I was still live... since then I always make sure to end as soon as my channel is showing as hosting the raided person! My unique twist is going to be "games done different". I'm going to try and take future games I play and trying to find a unique way to play them. Something which doesn't make it worthless for people who like the actual game, but maybe creating some sort of game within the game!

[@Aitoritoast]

Hey Eljay! Hope you’re doing good. I just wanted to thank you for your amazing and helpful KZbin content. I just started streaming a couple of days ago and I don’t know what I would’ve done without you. Also congrats on today’s amazing charity stream! Hopefully I’ll catch you soon! Greetings, Aitorito :D

[@all4gamerz390]

Did not know that with raids. Very good to know. Thanks as always for all the info

[@JayJamms]

Some amazing tips ❤ Thank you xo 🙏

[@DEATHBYFIRE09]

Nice solid note to end on - giving everyone watching a new favourite anxiety!

[@desmaku87]

my checklist: 1. test games for audio and video. do a recording, check levels 2. turn off or on any nightbot timers or commands 3. turn on the program 'chatty' for i can see chat better and have sfx using channel points 4. re-check channel points rewards 5. create stream description, title, tags, games 6. make social media posts through the day leading up to stream 7. post in discord server 8. get water or snacks ready 9. use the restroom

[@orangecroc]

With regards to mics being muted. If you have hotkeys, or use a streamdeck to change scenes, you can use multi-actions or the same hotkey. Unmute the mic when moving to a scene where you will be talking. And for scenes where you don't use your mic, you can have the same hotkeys or multi actions set to mute your mic as the scene changes!

[@StreamScheme]

Yep, lots of ways to handle it :) the main trick is to just be cautious as well! #earlygang

[@RogueRen]

I'm gonna be doing as many of these as I can tonight and hope for the best! I had to skip a week of streaming due to PC issues and am terrified that I killed my own momentum after finally being consistent. ...And yes I have left my mic muted before. It got so bad that I started doing my mic on a per scene basis so that I never have to mute or unmute in OBS. My BRB screen just doesn't have a mic source!

[@BOSLIMELIGHT]

This Hass to be one of the top videos that you made. Awesome content

[@TravisTaylorMusicTJT]

Watching the video, I saw one of my friends in your chat XD Great video, very helpful information with the raiding-

[@thelongestfriday7041]

Literally was thinking about doing a checklist yesterday

[@StreamScheme]

Well I hope this helps! #earlygang

[@EkaitzHonuchPrieto]

Hey! Thx for the tips as always, gotta try to put them into action now haha And thanks for the motivation! had a little too much work this week and couldn't stream my usual days/hours, but let's keep at it!

[@arolpinn884]

I just got affiliate and I have been enjoying watching your videos. They help a lot. Thanks!

[@ramenadventure]

I raided someone and was stuck on BRB for 18 hours.

[@StreamScheme]

Yep, it happens! These things are how we learn! Cool channel by the way! :) #earlygang

[@bullythebull260]

Nice! Will try them out right away!

[@AlkalineExpert]

I love how I see this AFTER I finished my stream

[@duvkr]

yoo great content as always

[@StreamScheme]

Thanks Bhlu! I hope the videos help! #earlygang

[@thattruecrimechannel3253]

Number 8: do your makeup and put on accessories if you have any. People remember me because I have a hat. This was a great video as usual. I wrote down everything you said! Coud you do one about getting your first PC for complete absolute beginners? I have a Mac, which is great for KZbin. But I had my first Twitch live 2 days ago and the ventilation was going like crazy... I need a pc...

[@veilmontTV]

I have been streaming for over two months now. I've been consistent with my schedule and really engaging with my chat. I'm a damn good pubg player and I think I'm doing a good job so far

[@CuzzieGaming]

is there a way to view your video before you go live to make sure your camera angel is good?

[@Kainosh]

You had to remind me of back in my 3rd stream, had 7/8 viewers, and was muted for 45 minutes until someone finally told me 😭 And I sing on Twitch, so must have looked sooo bad 😂 You can bet that Vod didnt last longer than seconds after the stream 😅 Awesome video and tips G, absolutely smashing the game, well done! 💛

[@StreamScheme]

Sorry to hear that! But it happens to every single streamer! And usually just once! #earlygang

[@Kainosh]

@@StreamScheme 100% we live and we learn (and try to forget!) #earlygang 👊🏽

[@JRC1588]

Thank you 🙏

[@icaronatan6275]

I’m really enjoying your content, but I can’t use all of your tips because I only have a ps4 to stream, but I’m watching your videos and see if there’s anything that I can apply, i stream mostly to have some fun and show the games that I like to see if I can make a community that will enjoy those games too

[@catboygg5544]

I've never forgotten to turn my mic on, but I HAVE forgotten to turn OFF my mic while in the "Stream Starting" or "Stream Ending" overlays before.

[@StreamScheme]

Another classic! It happens to us all! #earlygang

[@rudeboysouljah1912]

Great vid bro. Why no link to your Twitch channel in the description, or am I blind?

[@TheBloxFam]

"mic muted" is probably the most used phrase on my streams 😩😩

[@StreamScheme]

Gotta get a sticky note reminder!

[@Hyacsho]

YES!!! That last tip! I wish someone told this to me a year ago hahaha thanks for that VOD tip post raid.

[@Hyacsho]

*Sudden horror... I normally run around starkers, I better check those vods.... hahahaha oh wow!

[@theimpendingfish]

With the privacy thing I've actually just made an entirely new Windows user dedicated to only streaming, that way if anything does show up or I need to go into my browser, only things that I've done on stream will show up. Even then I very rarely use desktop capture instead of game or window capture.

[@laner.845]

I get home from work between 7:30-7:45am, take the dog out, feed pets, put away lunchbox/clean dishes, change into comfy clothes, and try to get the "starting soon" screen up by 8:30am. I try to stick to a 2hr stream so that I can then get to bed by 11am to wake up at 5pm and do family evening and then head off to work again. All that to say my time is excessively limited on stream days. I don't have time for more than "click and go" and then play games and shoot the breeze with friends. If you were going to make a "Top 3 Things" to do before a stream, what are THE most important ones for a small streamer who intends to stay small and do this as a hobby?

[@matsunamida7172]

Oh Yea I've muted myself for a "Brb" and like 3 times outta 10 I will come back think I pressed the button to unmute, and then find out that I was muted the whole time, on the plus side my chat is pretty understanding and we all just laugh it off :)

[@danarose2677]

I have it set so that obs will mute on brb and unmute when I go back to chat or game scenes. Might be something to try it you have touchportal or a stream deck

[@chicken_croissantpbs3162]

Thankyou for the tips. I used to be after followers and do things like follow for follow but now almost everyone who says something in the chat returns for the next stream and I’ve only been streaming for 4 days.

[@kymelatejasi]

Lost what little confidence I had built up using a mic, but still hit the watch button so fast cause I love watching Eljayem. 😆😅

[@Tarius1]

😂😂😂😂 I told my stream I’d be back to answer a phone call and it was the results of my car being ready. I though the mic was muted because I was using the Elgato 3, but it wasn’t set up in stream labs and they heard the whole conversation. The jokes from this were priceless

[@mysticwhisp4061]

I do my best to follow your advice but it’s also really difficult when I only can use a console and mobile I still try to change and improve things since I don’t have a PC or Laptop

[@skupp697]

Hi! I love your videos man! They help me out a lot :)! So I’m a small Dutch streamer and I want to stream Nintendo games but because I stream in Dutch don’t get many viewers when I play them. Should I keep streaming them? Or should I choose another category so I can grow faster?

[@StreamScheme]

As you can guess, there are a lot more people watching English streams but also a lot more English speaking competition. It might also be harder for you to speak fluent English and be entertaining, I don’t know your situation obviously. Speaking your own language means less competition but also a ceiling for growth eventually. It might be easier to speak it and be entertaining at least. These are the trade-offs of speaking English vs your own, and at the end of the day you just have to do what you’re comfortable with and use the right tags/language settings so people can find you. Good luck!

[@skupp697]

@@StreamScheme that’s true, thank you for your reply! Have a great day :)

[@thumbtacos4307]

Another Great Video! Quick question, Have you ever considered Trimming your Videos to increase replay value. Not sure if you can on Twitch but this is something I do on Facebook Gaming.

[@StreamScheme]

Not for Twitch, I don't see much point in it currently, trimming them down wouldn't perform overly well, since my content isn't based on search intent over on Twitch.

[@saharapanda]

Hi Eljayem, I've been trying to add music to my streams. Sadly the spotify option doesn't exist anymore, even thought they have copyright free music. So I wondered if it's possible any other way that wouldn't get my CPU too high? I thought maybe downloading the music... I'm a beginner, I've only streamed twice so far but I'm chatting and after watching the replay I feel like I really need music... Thank you so much!

[@Alysoko]

The mic thing actually happened to me and I was do confused what happened, it had never happened before but it did one day and I panicked so hard. Showed me real well to check BEFORE stream

[@loriensparrowe]

Thanks Eljay! You are awesome! An unrelated question to this specific video, I used a song by Young Bae recommended by you on another video but they muted that part of my video, I’ve appealed the mute but they haven’t responded. Has this happened to you? Is this going to happen every time I use his music? 😥😢

[@StreamScheme]

I commented and edited the description on the DMCA video, his new record label is muting some of his songs, I only use the older ones and I have the tweet saved just in case. It is a shame honestly! #earlygang

[@hunterchock499]

heyo i know this isn't a recent video. but, i've been watching a lot of your videos recently, taking all of your tips to heart. not fully done with changes, no where close actually. but, i know what i need to change and i'm making that happen. i'd love your help and more personalized tips if that chance opens up, but i'll make sure i will be creating my best content after watching these videos first lol

[@Frenzy2291]

ive done the raid thing before lol, I didn't realise till way later that raids do not auto end

[@ollyameen4798]

whats the chat box you are using? please

[@malonshammer]

Delicious DSP shade at the end there

[@StreamScheme]

I don't understand what you're talking about, sorry?

[@The1SilverGuy]

the design of your chat is awesome, how TF do you get something like that? - streamelements dont have anything like that

[@StreamScheme]

First video on the channel :) #earlygang

[@Zeomantic]

The microphone thing happened to me a couple weeks ago. Did an 8-hour stream with no mic audio. Watched parts of my VOD on parts where I KNEW I was talking, but didn't hear anything. Somehow OBS wasn't picking it up. That was the first thing I checked next stream, and things were fine after that.

[@StreamScheme]

Oof! It happens! Hopefully it never happens again! #earlygang

[@NytesMusic]

I'm planning on doing a (I think) unique challenge run on pokémon! I want to plan this challenge around being able to make it into to KZbin video in Smallant style, but obviously with my own unique twist. I'm really finding a new type of love for planning my stream content for purposes of editing them down into more entertaining bits of content than the stream already is. #earlygang

[@StreamScheme]

Heck yeah, Dennis! I hope it goes well mate! #earlygang

[@CodeCreature]

I am so lucky to have a few dedicated viewers on my youtube streams that will remind me within the first 5 minutes if I forgot my mic 😅 I've done entire intros that I thought were my best and smoothest and then realized that the mic wasn't on... 🤦‍♂️ One day I might have enough animal crossing streams under my belt to remember my checklist 😆

[@StreamScheme]

It happens to us all! Glad you've got some people to help you! #earlygang

[@JamesWaudby]

Some really useful tips here and I have forgotten about the raiding one a few time. You mentioned reviewing streams, would love some feedback if possible!

[@BeeManBane]

Just wrapped up my first week streaming and I have absolutely loved your videos. Took a while to get going but now that I'm in it, I love it. The big question for me is, my game. It's pretty crowded. I just feel like it'll be so hard to get discovered. When would you call it quits on a game and try something new?

[@StreamScheme]

If you aren't seeing consistent and actually decent growth from a category, it might be better to refocus :) #earlygang