How to ACTUALLY Network on TWITCH! [2021]

[@xTwoShoes]

If you enjoyed these tips, please feel free to subscribe and follow me on twitch at www.twitch.tv/xtwoshoes

[@bpgaming891]

definitely the realest advice here, met many bigger streamers that are literally willing to help build me up cuz i built a genuine friendship with them and even became one of their mods.

[@themarvelouschester3587]

Love that your advice is more or less “be an authentic person and things will work themselves out” so much more real than a lot of phony advice out there

[@xTwoShoes]

Thanks bud!

[@moonblaze2713]

You know, you're right but yeah also does so much more than that, right? Like, most people who need to hear it are going to dismiss "be an authentic person." But the detail he goes into shows exactly *why* that's gonna work. It's good advice with effort put into it. That's why I've watched such of his stuff. If you boil it down, it's usually some really simple and straight forward advice. But for people who are bombarded with the quick and easy stuff (like follow for follow) they need to hear exactly why the opposite tact is the better idea.

[@Kemonds]

Dude. You were born to do this man. Your videos are SO good, so helpful, and nicely put together! Criminally underrated.

[@xTwoShoes]

Wow! Bro thanks so much:)

[@escapingbluecollar]

Imo the best way to grow is find people u like to watch and enjoy talking to. More than likely they feel the same. And especially if u make similar content then it's so good to approach them with the intent to set up auto hosting and collaboration. It's super simple and less intrusive than other methods

[@cloudplays]

Great job as always brother

[@xTwoShoes]

❤️

[@absence8748]

Most under rated KZbinr

[@xTwoShoes]

[@TeamEllJay]

I always find your videos really informative, with stuff that I can actually take away and put into practice. I hope to catch a stream of yours soon!

[@xTwoShoes]

I hope so too! Thanks for the kind words friend:)

[@jsgoalie36]

The advice you give in your videos really helpful and to the point. You definitely give the best ideas on how to create the right mindset for streaming! Keep making videos like this!

[@xTwoShoes]

I appreciate that a lot! Thank you!

[@oisinbrannigan5887]

Love to see more Irish creators breaking into the scene

[@xTwoShoes]

Thanks bud!

[@sweatygamergainz870]

You really have some of the best advice!! Thanks you. Just listening to these videos revitalize my energy for streaming. Keep ‘em coming!!

[@xTwoShoes]

You are so welcome!

[@gingybeerart]

I'm so glad youtube has been recommending your videos :D your co-streaming segment is amazing info! I started taking twitch seriously in January and I've made some amazing streamer friends but it's a lot to learn so fast to keep up with everyone, your videos are an amazing resource! x

[@xTwoShoes]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Keep going. Every days a school day!

[@ItsWrightyyy]

Great video mate , awesome to see other genuine content creators ! Will pop in one of your streams sometime and say what uppp, keep up the good work bro!!

[@xTwoShoes]

Really appreciated that!

[@Kadoomed]

More great tips, I'm in a couple of community discords but they're focussed more on chat than try hard follow4follows and you're right about focussing on streamers you connect with. Keep em coming dude!

[@xTwoShoes]

That sounds really helpful so! Thanks dude:)

[@tant0h]

you got a bunch of good videos man, keep it up. criminally underrated channel.

[@xTwoShoes]

Thanks so much:)

[@malleman2214]

we are networking sounds like we are networking togheter. we are the network. yes i didnt hear network in a sentence as much as here. keep up the network networking dan. good network

[@xTwoShoes]

[@McPatches3D]

Good video. I'm a new streamer and definitely joined those "communities," but quickly realized they're not worth it. I've now focused on a few streamers I vibe with and I'm in a smaller chat supporting other streamers.

[@xTwoShoes]

Good stuff!

[@KageCafe]

Definitely some solid tips for sure. I appreciate the grind and all these tips can help you grow for sure.

[@xTwoShoes]

Appreciate you! Thanks!!

[@KageCafe]

@@xTwoShoes Thanks for the reply! That's awesome first one I've ever got lol. But yeah I also dropped a follow on twitch I hope to catch a stream soon!

[@HarlesBently]

So. Yes. Finding smaller people to raid, it works. Personally I will scout out after my streams. Spend a few days watching someone that is consistent on being live when I go offline. Then the raids start. Itll go on for a week or more making them, and some other people, into a more natural routine for my viewers. And I've made some amazing friendships doing it this way and helped some get over that initial hump to becoming discoverable on twitch itself. Real proud of one person in particular that I did this with early on since she is just always a fun time to watch and interact with. Co streaming. Your advice is sound. But something a lot of co-streamer duos miss out on is that inter chat communications. Have yourself and the other streamer watching via multi-stream so both of you have both chats pulled up. So instead of being muted/defended, can instead hop in and interact with their chat and vice versa. One thing a buddy and I do will purposely read only the other chat. So we are engaging with eachother, but also talking to chat and rarely have to defen or mute. Allows us to continue to bounce off eachother as well and builds a trust with them plus their chat. Thanking followers to a channel that isn't yours or subs, or whatever. Just adds more, I dunno, genuine feel to both streams. That yes it's a friendship people are seeing not just a business networking thing.

[@xTwoShoes]

Thats cool! And yes, good point about having both chats open. I do this myself but forgot to include it haha

[@Kevin-sz2pu]

Brilliant advice man love watching your content keep it up bro 😊

[@xTwoShoes]

Appreciate it! Thanks Kevin!

[@PoisonPod]

Been watching your videos from my recommended for a few weeks now and I've been really enjoying your advice as well as your delivery, so I've dropped a sub because I wanna see more of your videos 😊 you seem like a really cool, level-headed dude, and your advice is always really solid! 😁 On the point of deafening yourself on a co-stream: I might argue that it's better to mute yourself rather than deafen. That way you can talk to your chat while not disturbing the other streamer's stream, and you can still hear if they talk to you, finish what you were saying to chat, then respond to what the other streamer said to you (hopefully quickly enough for there to not be an awkward silence haha!) I'm no expert though, I've only done one co-stream with a friend I met through Twitch (we're both small streamers) and both of us tried to look at both of our chats, then we could collectively reply to messages / discuss / chat to both streams at the same time. It worked really well for the most part, and I think it was a very good balance of interacting with chat while keeping the gameplay & co-op stream elements going! Phew, that was a longer comment than I was expecting 😂 thank you for your videos dude 😊

[@xTwoShoes]

Thanks a lot! I think its preference. Sometimes I may mute too if the streamer is saying something. But ill usually wait until there is a natural pause in conversation then deafen:) Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@Gadjinee]

love it ! I agree a lot about the dm's after raid "lets co stream" I feel like sometimes it kinda puts me off from checking that person again. might be just me but I feel like when we raid someone is just to get to know them and not start co streams after like best palls. Don get me wrong some of my best friends that I met on twitch came from random raids but it took time to get to know them

[@xTwoShoes]

Yeah it happens a lot but best to make connections the right way! Thanks for the kind words!

[@superbad007]

Thanks for the advice man, very helpful video!

[@xTwoShoes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@xxscorpiusgaming9980]

keep up the good videos bro i always raid low streamer like my self

[@xTwoShoes]

Nice one!

[@FloppyPenguin]

Great informative video mate

[@xTwoShoes]

[@LoomSoundStudio]

Unique takes as always, your my new bible x

[@xTwoShoes]

Thanks a mil bro:)

[@TaxGuy404]

Love these vids man. Keep up the good work I will definitely be with you throughout your steaming endeavors.

[@xTwoShoes]

I appreciate that!

[@mmencke187]

Thanks man, this was really helpful

[@xTwoShoes]

No problem!

[@SuperMaximopark]

Good video as always!

[@xTwoShoes]

Thank youuuu!

[@glennr1399]

great to see a fellow irish person making content :D Big_glenny

[@xTwoShoes]

Thanks bud!!

[@Troylus]

Here it is, the Two Shoes Don’t Does Part 2. Genuinely thoughtful content my guy

[@xTwoShoes]

[@SteveSwift100]

Ok this I totally agree with. Great video my dude

[@xTwoShoes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@freexp9755]

You’re videos are awesome and very helpful keep up the amazing work!

[@xTwoShoes]

Glad you like them! Thanks:)

[@d4nkod506]

Hey im really enjoying your content, it would be really nice if you used the youtube feature to divide videos by timestamp/topics , it would be great on these longer videos

[@xTwoShoes]

Great idea! Ill look into that:)

[@laidbackdan8755]

I have definitely approached this wrong in the past. I remember doing this on your channel and realising how dumb it was, I then changed and just tried enjoying some different small streamers like me and seen way more impact.

[@BritsyElyse]

Appreciate you, twoshoes!

[@xTwoShoes]

I appreciate you!

[@backyardgoat105]

Hey, Do you want to coop stream? You were talking about something, something networking and coop stream. ;-) Jokes a side, really good video! Never seen you before until now when you popped up. I just started streaming, and your video makes alot of sense. :-) Keep up the good work! Will check way more videos from you!

[@xTwoShoes]

haha thanks a lot!!

[@Telthezard]

Thanks for the tips 👍🏻🤗

[@xTwoShoes]

You are so welcome!

[@stevenfrizzell4740]

@xTwoShoes bro your amazing if there is any chance to talk and pick your brain if you have the time know your busy and time is valuable. Either way keep up the great work and thank you for these videos it's helping my stream tons

[@xTwoShoes]

Always happy to answer things when I can:) Cheers!

[@stevenfrizzell4740]

@@xTwoShoes lol I wish I could come up with something to ask you that your videos didn't already so I could keep chilling but I'll catch the next stream for that.

[@SpoodersWeb]

Love the outlook on networking and updating the etiquette to making friends which is what twitch is all about :) 😀

[@xTwoShoes]

For sure bud! Thank you!

[@lucoop5862]

Love this video man! Just wondering if you would raid people with more viewers than you when you are starting out. Say I raid someone with about 10 viewers whilst I have about 5?

[@xTwoShoes]

Yeah I do! Only really some buddies of mine though. I don’t really see it as a means of growth but there’s nothing wrong with it :) thank you!

[@Iam_AtomicShadow]

Keep up the good work ! You inspire us noobs lol

[@xTwoShoes]

Thanks so much!!

[@paddylawlorful]

Ggs yet again

[@sir_decarlos3285]

How do you raid other viewers?

[@xTwoShoes]

By typing /raid *Twitch username into your own chat and that will send your viewers to their stream. It also usually triggers and alert if the streamer has it set up:)

[@sir_decarlos3285]

@@xTwoShoes that’s pretty cool thank you soo much for responding! I’m new to twitch and trying to learn more things! Thanks to you I’ve learn quite a few things 🙏🏾

[@GhostOfBrickCity]

Thanks for advice

[@xTwoShoes]

No problem!

[@sneakyrevenant]

your videos are nice : )

[@xTwoShoes]

Thanks! 😃

[@sneakyrevenant]

@@xTwoShoes this one was one of the best yet

[@Supersonic802]

I've just realised I have been networking successfully for abt a month lol

[@xTwoShoes]

Nice!

[@casuallybeauty2267]

Thank you so much I got raid first time and was so excited and now we are friends so great to meat people that way I think many people just want to get famous and lots of followers quick but no connection 😅 I’m all about that always remember there name and ask where they from things like that sometimes they don’t say anything but it’s ok 👌🏼 But I noticed the returns and always say hi thanks for ur tips once again meow 😸 catgirlfoxgirl

[@xTwoShoes]

Nice work!

[@Ninjabrian456]

What games do you recommend the most right now? I’m trying to reach a higher audience so I’m hoping you know a few!

[@xTwoShoes]

Have a video coming on this soon:)

[@Ninjabrian456]

@@xTwoShoes alright I’ll be sure to watch it once it’s out ;)

[@AshTheDuke]

i dont understand why people even start/join a discord if people inside there are not even supporting each other and on the other hand the ones getting support takes it for granted and does not support others

[@commonfreak9093]

let's networking XD yeah, people on linkedin are always like that and i hate it

[@absence8748]

What is your discord server

[@GERARDMURPHY88]

Only learning to stream only have 15 followers finding it very hard to get them in to my channel but ill keep going im willing to help anyone i drop into chats i say hello i talk for age then i say by hope out i also follow them but nothing ever comes out of it

[@heatherhcakes]

I only got the amount of followers I have because I’ve had a cosplay Instagram account for years and when I decided to start streaming they came to support

[@phantomx3.0]

dumb question, but can someone please explain wtf a discord is to me

[@maincharacter4562]

Discord is a bunch of servers that people make to text and call in. Discord is kind of like creating group chats on iMessage but a lot more advanced. Usually used by people who are playing some type of game. You set up an account and then just join or make your own server it’s chill

[@phantomx3.0]

@@maincharacter4562 thanks, appreciate you. that actually makes a lot of sense now

[@Zcharkz]

Wagwan ♥️

[@Realbeardedgamerdad]

For an American you have a really Irish accent….. ❤️👍🏻🇺🇸🥃

[@xTwoShoes]

That is probably because I am Irish and not American :D

[@AnUnlikelyHero]

Can't tell you how many people I've talked to just try to get people to follow them on all these random discord channels. Like, dude these people will follow you once and NEVER come back lol That's equivalent to just throwing your business cards on people's cars in a parking lot.

[@p1aydumb306]

don't be that person who announces that they are going live in someone elses chat when they have announced they are going to raid. have seen it too many times in my chat. twitch ettiquette is not really well understood by a lot of small streamers. also since i do run game servers have had to deal with a lot of smaller channels causing drama with other small channels on my servers and i have had to deal with the fallout at times which makes me less inclined to support those channels in the future. also being disruptive in chat can put people off your channel. just my 2 cents

[@Ninu_VT]

I want to be your friend!

[@FloppyPenguin]

First

[@Colin_Power]

Hi i would like to Network with you 😉 only joking. i am however interested to hear your thoughts on sports podcast streaming

[@beastiplier_yt6562]

cool video dude but you might want to remove some comments

[@xTwoShoes]

Thanks dude!

[@ponchoplays8106]

FOR THE ALGORITHM!!!

[@foobiedoobiedoobar]

Step one : Don't be a Turd - Step Two : Make Friends

[@xTwoShoes]

Checks out!