How To Keep YOURSELF TALKING And PLAN Your Stream! - Twitch Growth 2021

[@StreamScheme]

How do you keep yourself talking? ! Leave a comment below! 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 0:22​ Introduction 1:50​ How To Schedule Your Streams For Growth 4:13​ How To Keep Yourself Talking On Stream To Grow 6:00​ How To Write Jokes and Plan Talking Points For Growth 8:12​ FREE ANIMATED OVERLAYS 8:35​ How To Plan A Stream For Growth 12:00​ How To Engage Your Viewers To Be Active In Chat

[@jons3814]

Thanks for all your help, I’ve been planning my streaming for a while now and am finally going to start tomorrow. Super nervous but your advice is super helpful.

[@thegoobanator]

You are a person and therefore you should be replying to this comment because you said you reply to every person. Also thanks for everything.

[@Akil-Kaze]

@@jons3814 Thanks for all the wonderful advice!

[@mekihrodriguez3443]

If I’m playing a game competitively I try to explain my thought process and asking chat about events in game

[@will3pr]

I just started streaming about a week and it’s hilarious that this suddenly comes up as a recommendation lol. The FEDs are listening but they care about my stream growth 😂jk. Great video and love the advice, thank you 🙏🏾. Instant sub.

[@StreamScheme]

Hope it helps mate! :)

[@michaelrobins2955]

Same here pretty much! As soon as I start streaming these vids start popping up

[@jhoshouse]

How are your streams doing now? Just curious?

[@will3pr]

@@jhoshouse I’ve gone up to 53 Followers but life has kinda kept me away from streaming too🤷🏾‍♂️. I was thinking of moving off of Twitch and go to FB Gaming to see if that works better.

[@tritt1771]

I just thought about starting to stream, and his channel started popping up EVERYWHERE 😂 those feds used that 5G to pull info out of my head..

[@emilyish4ppy]

I've been running a poll at the start of stream like "breakfast showdown" or "whats your favorite season?" it gets chat talking about things and we can just carry on the convo from there! it's been really helpful

[@StreamScheme]

Yes! I love this so much! Keep it up!

[@connorkristiansen2339]

Never even knew that was a thing thank you

[@ChloboM69]

Most of my streams get 0 views throughout 😂 but I'll try this thanks

[@ModernOak]

Great idea! 💡💡💡

[@jxcooby]

@@ChloboM69 same :(

[@sumthinrandom]

Pushing myself to do solo streams and talk to myself has really helped me, i can feel myself improving and its making my streams better and better. I recently hit affiliate and i cant thank you enough eljay!

[@StreamScheme]

You got this! Sounds like you're working hard mate, and thanks for always dropping by my stream! It means a lot :)

[@Psychronix]

I've watched this back like 3 times now. Keeping myself talking is my biggest weakness right now. Thanks for all the amazing advice you give.

[@StreamScheme]

Hope it is helpful! It just takes practise! I have a video about 3 weeks ago that is a Q&A that might be able to help, I cover a few tactic to become more confident and naturally speaking.

[@Sprigster1]

This actually really helped, I’ve just started streaming and your channel has really helped! Gotta find some random things to talk about now

[@StreamScheme]

I believe in you! Good luck!

[@italian146]

What's your twitch channel name?

[@allanjones1170]

A really good way to do this is to go out in your day to day life and find the small positives in your day and write them down. You might have a really good coffee somewhere for example and in streams you could open to chat that independent cafés are better than chain, then explain your reasoning behind it, maybe throw in what you like about chain cafés. You've just opened up 10 maybe 20 minutes of content.

[@pytsxphia2372]

Should be paying attention to class but this video is more important haha!

[@StreamScheme]

The video will be around later! Look after yourself first! I am not important! (It is nice of you to say though)

[@juliangiraldo997]

@@StreamScheme you are important tho, your tips have made a huge difference in mine and im sure other people's streams, having said that @pytsxphia yes go to class 😊

[@kbro4839]

same

[@skappzz2866]

The detail in your advice with examples, and your experiences makes your content so much higher quality than all the other stuff I’ve seen. I really wanted to come stop by your stream, but I’m in the states and your stream block is always when I’m sleeping :(

[@pytsxphia2372]

@@StreamScheme youve helped me improve my streams so much! thank you

[@mikethegamer6179]

Dude I’m honestly so thankful to you! I’ve been applying the stuff that you have said: schedule, planning, and talking points on a notebook, and honestly I’ve had soooo much more engagement within the chat for the PAST WEEK ALONE! I’m seriously thankful for all that you’ve done for me, I’m looking forward to learning much more from you as I keep growing ❤️

[@StreamScheme]

You got this! Keep it up, Mike! :)

[@cynicalia]

You kept on going?

[@axagaming4634]

I’m trying to get into streaming, I do World of Warcraft atm but having a hard time having a concrete schedule for streaming, but I do have a hard time finding things to talk about sometimes. Your guides have helped me so much! Appreciate it!

[@jaxon.hester]

I discovered this channel last week and it has been incredibly insightful! Been watching as many videos as possible to learn to be a better streamer since I'm still starting out. Thank you!

[@StreamScheme]

Hey, I am glad it has been helpful! Good luck out there! Thanks for the kind words!

[@ArchersApothecary]

This was actually more informative than I thought it would be. I hadn't thought about the notebook idea.

[@StreamScheme]

Glad to hear it helped! :)

[@EscapeR3ality]

Chat engagement. Definitely one thing I seriously need to work on. I'm usually an extrovert type of individual, but lately when that camera pops on and I go live, I feel awkward! It's wierd I know. So glad there is someone like you on here that gives actual good tips. In the end we all grow together.

[@IraRobinson]

I'm just getting back into streaming again after taking a few years off. Getting myself talking is pretty easy, thankfully. It's because I am just so... dang... *_interesting_* ! I kid, I kid (maybe). But seriously, one thing I am grateful for is my 6 years doing radio broadcasts for sometimes 5-7 hours a day. When you're on the air that long, you HAVE to be quick on your tongue to come up with things to gab about. It's NOT easy, but it IS a skill anyone can do, if they put their mind and heart into it. So, take heart, all. If I can do it, you certainly can! Great advice in the vid. Definitely gives a good basis for people to have those mental cues to get their gums flowing.

[@TheTrickmeister]

You are right, always talking is something all streamers should do. As someone who just recently started out, and wants to try being consistent, always talking is probably the biggest tip for a starting streamer aside from networking. If people can just chill and talk with you, it really is easier to start just talking. But being able to talk to yourself is probably the biggest starting tip for a streamer.

[@StreamScheme]

Hit the nail on the head!

[@poiuykkpoii840]

Hey Ely, me again😅 so yesterday I ordered a Capture Card for my Series S and I am so stoked for it to turn up next week. I am handicapped in what I can supply to my stream at the moment but once that beautiful card arrives, I can take my stream and it’s quality of life to a whole new level. I am watching your videos daily, I have taken my own notes from your videos and today I even checked out the Stream Scheme website and i couldn’t ask for a better source of information. The amount of effort you put into these videos for streamers like myself and all the other little streams is unrivalled here on youtube. I will be definitely stopping by to the stream on twitch if I can catch one (due to work commitments etc) .. keep up all the hard work you do, amazing content. Myself and all the little streams respect you.

[@clay5877]

This video helped me out a bit but not only that, helped me improve little by little

[@StreamScheme]

Keep it up, Clay! You got this man :)

[@prehistoric8851]

This has been the video I have been waiting for! Thank you Eljay. for me i have a healthy amount of lurkers and around 3-4 active chatters depending on the day, but always struggle in the middle with keeping the lurkers active. Thank you for all the help you have provided me throughout the last month and a half and to the friends that your discord has allowed me to make. Have a great day!

[@StreamScheme]

Hey no worries! Glad to be helpful mate! :)

[@oriannasmom]

And what I want to add: I find it really nice that you do this „if you enjoy this video blabla stuff“ in the middle of the video instead of the end like all other youtubers do it. Because every time I forget that you do this and I‘m like what? Noo this can‘t be the end! :( And then I tap on my screen and I‘m like :) ah yes another whole half of the video

[@StreamScheme]

Hey neat! Thanks for the feedback! :)

[@AndresOctavioKoji]

Thanks to all your helpful tips I have been able to reach affiliate within my first month of streaming, and it absolutely feels great! My stream has improved 1000% and it’s thanks to you man, cheers

[@StreamScheme]

Great to hear! It's your hard work that has helped you grow! Good luck! :)

[@ethanhoover3591]

I’ve been streaming for almost a month now and it’s a little hard seeing an empty chat that makes it a little hard to talk because I don’t have anything to bounce off of but I’ve been having a lot of fun and can’t wait to learn and get better to put out better content thanks for the vid

[@jay_utopia2651]

THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been streaming for a month or so now, and while I am beginning to slowly grow a tiny bit, I've never been able to keep Viewers attention. Other videos have told me that I need to have a preplanned list of things to say, but I had no idea what to do. The part where you said that it could be everyday things that are just made to sound funnier really got me thinking, and now, I can't wait for the next time I go live. Thanks Eljay!!!

[@Gatrehs]

You should make a playlist of these tips and sort them in the order you think we should watch them if we're completely new to streaming, I don't know what order to watch but since I've been streaming for a fair while I've been watching them at random.

[@CupcakeKitty]

Great tip for any vod creator. If content is posted to KZbin as a sort of archive of your work, playlists are king. For example, I mostly stream Minecraft but occasionally have been known to rage at vex in Destiny -plant parsnip in Stardew -and goof off in other random games. I SHOULD be making playlists. Even under the heading of Minecraft, some subs and followers are most interested in content from specific worlds. One day I will figure out this magic ✨. But for now, thanks for the reminder even if you didn't intend it, your comment just helped me.

[@pandemoniumeris]

I wan to thank you for your videos. Especially this one. When I look up to figure out how to get more viewers and grow my twitch channel, I always get "engage with your viewers" but never explain how best to do that. The fact that you give examples and such is really helpful. Thank you. 😊

[@SlackerCast]

For me what works best is to be playing a game I know a lot about and constantly always be talking about any and every possible aspect of what is going on and what has been going on and what is about to be going on.

[@KamiSutakku]

Your dedication is unreal i appreciate your tips you have helped me gain over 100followers and over 40 subs in the last 2weeks just from your tips being so insightful, I truly appreciate you. You have a wonderful soul, Im definitely gonna check your stream out sometime

[@KamiSutakku]

Also i just noticed your bio is missing a between "I'm a video producer" not trying to be like 'that guy' but I just wanted to let you know, unless its one of your secrets you cheeky boy

[@StreamScheme]

It's been pointed out for since day one of my stream, but I decided not to update it because I like things a bit scuffed! Plus people keep bringing it up in chat, its a meme for regulars now and great fun!

[@KamiSutakku]

@@StreamScheme i figured it was apart of your antics 🤣💪🏾 I'll to see you around homie

[@troglodyte8791]

I am 50 years old and will stream for the first time tomorrow. Getting followers and likes is one thing and fun. But I play a game i like and learn how all this works. I do not like getting older and new media and technology is over my head. So I learn everything I can. I used 2 days alone on getting the audio right i hope. I will have fun and i am not good at gaming i see a lot of people playing games at insane skills nope i start a game at the beginning and grow hopefuly with some followers that will find it fun me not figuring out the obvious everyone knows already. I think learning new skills especially on technology and media is never a waste of time. And for sure the people i have watched that i think is good i now apreciate more knowing that doing it good takes a lot of work.

[@OriginCA]

Big help, I mostly have viewers somehow due to me getting involved communities at a way younger age, I made a lot of friends and im able to get most of them to help me out. Your channel though is a wonderful help, Thanks.

[@StreamScheme]

Good stuff! And hey, hope the channel can keep being helpful! :)

[@OriginCA]

@@StreamScheme Yeah of course, its taught me a lot so far. Keep doing what you're doing. It helps out a lot of people including myself.

[@TeaAndTeeps]

Well done my guy

[@ThatMangaGuy]

As a stand up comedian it’s a bit of both the point isn’t about how crazy the story it’s how funny you can make it

[@StreamScheme]

Absolutely!

[@NoMansPlanet]

Absolutely love this dude. Been streaming for a year this week but most of this is still incredibly helpful advice. Keep it going mate

[@UniquelyKarenPsychics]

Don't stream games. Gaming is my weakest area of knowledge. But as an Aussie streamer; your tips and advice has become a daily check list. Helps me to keep each stream a little different. Thanks so very much 💓 for sharing your knowledge and experience with newbies like me. Generosity like yours is slowly disappearing from Twitch. Please don't lose your humble, yet informative approach 💕

[@BabblingBristolians]

After watching this I started putting questions of the day and that's helped me and the chat keep talking and I have now been doing puns in my discord and yes like you said people either love them or hate them but it's a way for me to have fun with my small community when I'm not streaming

[@StreamScheme]

Sounds like you’re working hard, babbling! Keep it up! :)

[@Sassenfrath]

Every video on this channel is FIRE!! Especially this host. I am smitten he’s now on my list of streamers I want to emulate. Thank you so much for all of your work to build my mental repertoire! I have gained so much confidence in my streaming. I really can’t get enough this is an older video and truth. All the old videos still have SO much to offer all streamers/content providers. Keep up the amazing work y’all!!

[@Liteflo97]

NOTE SQUAD!! A much appreciated topic and great video!

[@StreamScheme]

And #earlygang !

[@ladvtuber1355]

your videos have helped me a lot i've learned so much

[@Immanis_Vir]

My latest stream had few viewers, but I think the content itself was leagues better than the other two for numerous reasons, but I think the greatest was your advice from this video. I managed to keep myself talking all 3 hours with actual dialogue rather than snippets of reactions and such. Thanks for the tips, keep it real :)

[@jeppietv6963]

I wish everyone was as positivie as you. People in the Netherlands attacked a hospital last night due curfew. The world has gone mad.

[@StreamScheme]

Sorry to hear life has been tough mate! The world is in a hard place right now, life comes in swings though, when the world goes to a bad place good people are there to help and good things come back in. Hope you're doing alright!

[@leviathanu099]

Your vids have helped me out a lot man thanks for all the sweet recommendations, still streaming to no one pretty much, but ive been going strong for only a few days and ive already had a few random people come in and say hi and give a follow.

[@vbysswalker]

all your tips have actually been amazing lmao, tryin my first stream soon n without one of your guides being randomly recommended on yt i would not at all know what the fuck i was doing

[@StreamScheme]

Glad I could help! Good luck! :)

[@jamesround3725]

This is exactly what I needed, been struggling to engage and chat on stream and within a 30 mins of this, I've already got a spread of ideas ready to chat about tonight. Can't wait!

[@StreamScheme]

Keep it up mate! Glad it helped! :)

[@ClintsArtGallery]

For someone with 1-2 viewers this is very helpful. Great video 🤙🏼

[@StreamScheme]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@jrlappin6560]

I'm 4 streams down and have 62 followers, average viewers of 5 and 12 hours streamed! Your vids (and the free overlay!) really helped. I'm so crap at planning ahead though... telling myself I'll make more of a point when I get affiliate though!

[@StreamScheme]

Glad the content has been helpful! Keep it up mate! :)

[@redactedplays5820]

Your content is so great for new streamers, thanks for all the hard work

[@vycclips5339]

POG UPLOAD Srsly, i love u man

[@StreamScheme]

Pog! Hope the videos help man!

[@russelmyjimmiez6339]

Thanks for all the videos man! I just started streaming over the weekend, and your videos have helped my confidence and overall mindset immensely!

[@StreamScheme]

Glad to hear it! You got this!

[@spaceanubis]

This is very important! I heard ludwig talking about this. He touched on it in his interview with devin nash. You explain it well in your video.

[@StreamScheme]

Love the two of those guys! Thanks for the kind words!

[@FloofysTV]

Any chance you can talk about how to engage chatters while in multiplayer games? How do you focus on the game, and the people that you're playing with, while also keeping chat going?

[@StreamScheme]

The same way as this, but you have to work to split focus and that just takes practice.

[@FloofysTV]

@@StreamScheme I only started a few months ago and barely have chatters, but it can be really tough!

[@Dustytrailzzz]

Thanks Eljay I appreciate the tips. Taking notes from all of your guides. Keep up the hard work, you’re doing great friend! I’ve been having a hard time coming up with topics and questions to ask and this helped alot

[@StreamScheme]

I appreciate it! Keep the hard work yourself mate!

[@smittycrew]

Thank you for all the tips you give:) I managed to hit affiliate in just 1 week of streaming!!!

[@StreamScheme]

Fantastic! Keep it up! :)

[@calamitywyvern1225]

Just wanted to say thanks for your advice and helpful tips i'm going to test it out too see if it can be used to improve my viewing experience

[@StreamScheme]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Danyelll3]

Thanks for the advice and the tips!! I just getting back into streaming and this gives me so many ideas on what I need to do to become a better streamer.

[@UnkindledRizz]

Thanks dude I will watch most of these and I hope when I grow I can actually credit you for the help :D

[@StreamScheme]

Just happy to help!

[@hunterkline7511]

Just getting my stream up and going and I love you content man big help thank you.

[@StreamScheme]

Glad to help! Good luck!

[@dmstretch6634]

This has been one thing I've been struggling with lately. I used to have an decent audience for my size on Twitch but I had to go away for 8 months. Now I'm trying to build that back up and a lot of the people I used to see on Twitch just aren't around any more. Other streamers that used to raid me regularly have stopped streaming etc. So now I'm getting just a handful of viewers and very little chat other than one or two loyal regulars. With barely any chat I've found it hard to make conversation without the chat to bounce off. Thank you for your awesome content, I will certainly be putting these tips into action.

[@symor_]

Why does he always make vids on exactly what I need!

[@StreamScheme]

I am in your brain!

[@mistaraa_]

@@StreamScheme oh yeah, this is big brain time

[@weinkruz12]

I just started my youtube channel, and this is help a lot! I'm not a smooth talker, still working on to talk to myself all the time while live stream. love all your videos, really help me a lot. thanks!

[@StreamScheme]

Hey, glad to hear it has been helpful! Good luck man! Hope the videos can keep helping! #earlygang

[@StreamScheme]

Dude, the secret weapon.... personality driven memes... people love it, create in-jokes for your community, push community names and memes, lean into it, they don't care what you play or do if the memes live on!

[@weinkruz12]

exactly! I thought the same about perssonality driven memes. but I'm not a joker, kinda "you must be fun at parties" guy. with the air quote, literally. 😂 but I'm in the journey to find another side of myself. and glad i found your videos to help me with it.

[@sdsbates]

Great advice, especially like the advice on engaging with chat. 👍

[@StreamScheme]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jakeshuman450]

Thanks for the solid advice! Now it’s time to put it to work! 🤙🏼

[@StreamScheme]

You got this! #earlygang

[@quocanhpham8033]

Thank for your video. I will start to stream back soon.

[@StreamScheme]

Good luck!

[@alemangooh]

As usual you guys are the best 🖤🖤🖤. Only thing thou, this all assumes you have at least a couple of views-chatters. I talk like crazy, but since I'm mostly by myself i just comment the game like crazy, laugh, scream and nothing forced but srsly just loving the game, still nothing. So yes i can prepare stories, jokes, etc but since no one is watching what should one do? I even did an entire 4H stream talking non stop by myself about major news (as if i were a news channel), with lots of content, my script, images, quotes all presented in a fluid and well presented presentation and nothing. I kinda want to look back and see what I'm doing wrong but i can't honestly figure it out 🥴🤣. Edit: i still love streaming and I'm not at all frustrated about the views, just started 2 weeks ago, changed the language so that contributes as well, but one does wonder when watching these types of videos saying exactly what you're already doing hahaah.

[@StreamScheme]

Hey! So you're still new that is totally okay to have a quiet chat, what types of categories are you streaming in, what is your hook you use to get people in on your titles? Tell me more about your stream, Talking consistently is crucial to hook people when they click but potentially you aren't appearing or putting yourself in discoverable categories.

[@everyoneroasted]

I'm not a streamer but i make youtube gaming videos, but i found this very helpful thanks!!

[@mysticxlul9671]

Im really intrigued by your intro idea but i cant find any similar or even decent music to what you use. Do you have any recommendations for places to find similar music?

[@StreamScheme]

I have a whole video about music :)

[@jitsedeclerck2881]

Subbed. Love the advice. When all my gear arrives, I will start streaming again. Started from xbox itself but lacks control and options. So wanted to expand to pc/ laptop streaming my xbox games. Dont really know how to start there but. Thursday or friday my research begins...

[@paul-songer]

Hey Eljayem! Thanks for your great content, you're the only one who has given me advice that has actually helped a lot. I was wondering if you could cover IRL streams sometime? Literally everything out there is about setups, which I already know. Any advice on how to grow a stream without playing video games?

[@StreamScheme]

Yeah no worries! I feel like this is pretty much that already, just focusing intensely on chat and chatting but I will add it to the list :)

[@Joederk]

Loving your videos. Any advice for channels that aren't focusing on gaming content

[@nathanwatts2909]

Hey there I've been watching your content for about a week or 2 now and it has helped given me ideas to 'springboard' off of. I'm really new to streaming on Twitch and I think your guide to use a note pad for talking points seems really solid. I will have to do something like that on my next stream. Still no viewers yet lol but you have to start somewhere.

[@DragzFire]

This was very useful..there will be times where people are chatting and others where it just goes silent for what seems like an eternity lol I can’t help but to keep looking over at the chat waiting for next person to type something 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

[@StreamScheme]

Glad it was helpful! I feel this comment a lot from when I first started!

[@DragzFire]

@@StreamScheme I’m kinda new to using a webcam so I just feel like I pay more attention to the chat than the game itself

[@TheAdelhide]

Hey man, awesome videos, been thinking about streaming art and this gives me an idea of what to expect :) subscribed now

[@StreamScheme]

Hope the videos are helpful! Good luck with the art streams! :)

[@gotzippo4818]

Making viewers with a game ( especially with a not famous one) it’s quite easy. The problem comes when you switch to a just chatting or a different kind of game 😱😂 Great content anyway, as always 💪🏼

[@StreamScheme]

The secret to this? Memes. Community built memes, they are the new fan art of community growth! Especially if the memes poke fun at you and the community as a group, build it up! They'll watch anything as long as the memes live on!

[@gotzippo4818]

@@StreamScheme Channel points help a lot! I do sing almost every night now 😂😂

[@jusplayin]

Right my schedule is from Tuesday to Friday from 5:30pm. I think it’s a decent schedule. I think I might create a flowchart to keep the chat running

[@StreamScheme]

Lock it in! What kind've flowchat as well?

[@jusplayin]

@@StreamScheme a bit like the one from the Big Bang theory but I shouldn’t get stuck in an infinite loop kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWHbmJ2Lnap6abc (Big Bang theory)

[@alextarr4223]

These videos helped me hit affiliate so fast! And planning content is an easy game changer that only requires simple discipline.

[@StreamScheme]

Great to hear! Sounds like you're working hard! :)

[@CallMeBlackout_]

If it wasn’t because of the video, I liked it just because of these HORRIBLE puns 🤣🤣🤣

[@StreamScheme]

The puns are great! Come on VV! hahahaha

[@SIinxer]

A good tip is to stream because you want to not because you want growth and want money or to be famous do it because you want to just be you and have fun with the games you play im a really small streamer but I love streaming even when I only have 1 person in my stream just to know you and your chatters can have fun like there playing the game with you even if it’s a single player game

[@WesleyJY]

I'm watching this video for the 5th time because I'm anxious and have terrible self confidence off camera, and I have a joke like the one eljay made at 6:45 . When I play Skyrim, I pickpocket EVERY SINGLE BARD, and wait for someone to ask why... it's cause they have the best lute....

[@Khaotickingdom]

I have to level with you man, your tips, tricks and points have really helped me level up my stream. I’ve used two of your fully animated overlays - at first I used the 90’s rugrats aesthetic set-up, but as I have gone for this weird Badger thing I am now going to be using the graffiti white and black design. Super hot stuff. You are the person I have to thank for getting me my first followers. I am still holding my ground and sticking to siege, because I literally have to play really competitive games to stop me from falling asleep at my desk. Now, one small question to you - would you ever consider looking at doing shoutouts of your favourite new streamers on your channel? Maybe like at the end of a video you do a small shoutout to someone you’ve seen on Twitch, YT or Mixe-oh yeah that ones dead. If you want an example of what I am thinking, tune into JHS pedals, he does a record of the day thing at the end of every video and I know that it keeps me watching to the end, granted they are usually well known bands, but every now and then you get a doozie you’ve never heard before. I think that it is something that fits nicely into what you are doing and something of an ISP for you as a channel, I guess

[@StreamScheme]

Thanks for all the kind words mate! It means a lot! Just happy to be helpful honestly! As for shoutouts, we have a series of videos coming soon (first one is releasing this week) that features fantastic streamers! It isn't a shoutout, simply just talented streamers giving advice and a link. That way you guys get more value out of it rather than pushing an ad onto you essentially.

[@Khaotickingdom]

@@StreamScheme That sounds excellent, have to admit

[@ShredzYT]

Awesome video as usual ! Can someone tell me the song's title he uses for his intro ? I love it sooo much but can't find it :(

[@StreamScheme]

The one in this video I believe is time to start by vsheriz and it is a paid some by Artlist.io

[@tegrity5822]

I've gotten a follower per day for the past 5 days such a small yet big achievement for a little guy like me. Hope everyone is progressing too :)

[@StreamScheme]

Keep it up! Are the new followers also returning to each stream?

[@tegrity5822]

@@StreamScheme I've had one show up every time i stream so far. Not everyone is staying but i only have 16 followers so i am still bridging the gap a bit.

[@iOmen]

i Can do the talking and now i have a schedule but i only *plan* the game ahead of time

[@StreamScheme]

Almost there!

[@noemysorto1466]

My fiancé and I want to stream together he’s already started. We just don’t know if we should make one stream or if we should each have our own stream.

[@NTSeattle]

Talking to no one has been a concern of mine, how to still be interesting. This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@bonewheel_]

It may be slow, but ever since I've started watching here, my average viewers went up by 3! I now have a much more engaged chat, and I'm consistently getting more and more followers per stream!

[@StreamScheme]

Nice work! Keep it up, Jos! Smashing it!

[@SaberKittyZero]

There isn't even any ads. >Immediately does an ad.

[@hariypotter8]

would you recommend doing a just chatting segment to start a stream with little to no viewers?

[@StreamScheme]

Very tough to do obviously by yourself, and the category isn't overly friendly to 0 viewer creators. I recommend finding a niche category with a passionate and active audience wanting to talk more about it or see someone play it. Connect with viewers over that, and grow an audience in those areas.

[@hariypotter8]

@@StreamScheme thanks for the quick reply man I appreciate you!

[@breezyljeezy]

Thanks deeply heart! Bless helping everyone small/big streamers🤗 Eljayem, any free day (option)...It's Honolulu, ASL (American Sign Language). Tips/Guidance🙂. Stay safe fam/friends👌

[@StreamScheme]

Hey thanks for the kind words, it means a lot and I read them all :)

[@Dratina]

5:59 I have some of the dumbest stuff happen to me on throughout the week, but then come stream day I can never figure out what to talk about; bruh I'm just wasting content :^)

[@StreamScheme]

Just have to make notes! You got this man! :)

[@Dratina]

Thanks for that ^.^

[@thetallgamer7275]

I switched to KZbin after months on twitch did one stream got 6 views and my first subscriber instantly better

[@jerryadler7178]

Quick question about the whole Aladdin piece. I love how you were playing the film on stream and then got up to dance (i think lol). Are you allowed to play things like that on stream? I thought people would get in trouble like they do with playing copyright music?

[@StreamScheme]

That was a while ago, not as easy any more, clips are all gone now and no music from it can be played. We were just watching individual clips but that’s still too risky now.

[@jerryadler7178]

Ahhh I see. Damn! That was cool to see!

[@deviouscrackers9464]

So gonna quickly subscribe and make a note of your name for tomorrow-

[@StreamScheme]

Hope the video helps? :)

[@toastywaffles8145]

Great video! Just one mistake, it appears you mixed up Aladdin and Lion King when talking about the best Disney movie :)

[@StreamScheme]

Hey, you'll have to come argue it in my chat! Otherwise it is proven as the best forever!

[@RedTalksAboutStuff]

Totally stealing the question of the day idea.

[@StreamScheme]

Go for it!

[@EAcosplays]

I don't know if you're still responding to these, but here's a shot. You legitimately point to some things I can work on, but I do a lot if not most of these things already (Chat/people are always and has always been #1 focus for me, fun titles, Stream Schedule (currently on haitus, you really see the difference), engaging with chat with questions, 20 minute pre-countdown timer with music, etc). But it seems no matter what I do there's no real growth. Sure I'm at over 600 followers, I have a regular or two pop in here and there, but it still feels like it's beyond a snails pace. I have nightbot occasionally popping fun things out there like fun channel redemptions, thanking viewers, positive messages, etc. I'm great with jokes, I do cosplays/accents, constantly tell puns, I'm hella hype, and I get really invested in what I play. I'm unbelievably thankful for my followers and viewers. It's been about over 5 years now, just over 600 followers doesn't hit my goals and my ambition. Most of the time I'm still lucky to have 1 viewer and 1 active chatter. I'm extremely sociable, my chatters are my world, I stream to share the experience with others. So any tips at that point? Honestly feels like a crap shoot, that you have to be lucky. Getting quite demoralized

[@Gazooka]

Honestly I’ve done KZbin 4 years, only recently started streaming yet no matter what I’ve tried, from the way I’ve edited my videos to how I schedule them, the titles, tags and thumbnails. Be it recorded videos or live I feel like KZbin has suppressed my channel since day 1 as I’ve seen channels with only 4 or 5 videos, no editing, no custom thumbnail, a super short title and no description, but each video is over 30k views and the channel has over 1k subs, and while 1k subs and 4K watch hours are needed to monetise, some of the other features such as community posts/polls are locked behind that. It feels like I’m pushing custard up hill with rollerblades on, and my motivation is constantly up and down. Edit: didn’t mean to sound so negative or sound like I’m looking for pity, just proving a point that KZbin are a piece of crap.

[@StreamScheme]

KZbin doesn't actually suppress accounts unless they post content against their Terms of service, from a quick look at your channel I'd say you've just fallen into the same trap that almost everyone who has grown up on KZbin or watched a lot of KZbin does. People see KZbinrs grow by just doing gaming videos or whatever they want, but in reality the people who grow from that have a big audience already, or have been creating the content since early days of KZbin. It isn't a case of suppressing accounts, but more just people aren't seeking playthroughs and gameplays from someone without an audience, and KZbin can't push your videos to anyone because you don't have an audience or a topic/relevancy they can connect you to. I have a whole video explaining how channels will just die in the water if they don't do very specific things, it's called EXACTLY How To Grow From 0 To 1000 Subscribers On KZbin. I'd recommend checking the video out if you really want to do this because clearly you have the commitment and motivation to make the content, you're just making the wrong type of content to start a channel. Sorry to hear you have had a hard time of it, as I said A LOT of people fall into the trap because educators don't explain properly how to start your channels. Good luck mate! I hope my other video can help!

[@Humanumikey]

Great advice man. I’ve been streaming to both KZbin and Twitch at the same time, but Twitch is slow to grow, ya know, bro, like holy hell yo! Lol. Sorry I do that

[@StreamScheme]

Keep it up! good luck man!

[@faedaddy8870]

this channel has helped me so much in my streams, keep up the really amazing work and thank you so much! ive grown such a nice and supportive community following the tips from these videos. Cant wait for more!

[@StreamScheme]

Sounds like you’re working hard, Fae! Keep it up!

[@rjphllps7]

I like the theory behind QotD but for those that are having trouble remember to have an answer to your question before posting it. Also, if you are having trouble talking while playing games that need coms (call of duty) that need some quiet to other players playing have a mute button or push to talk so your team can still play and you can talk to chat.

[@StreamScheme]

Well the QOTD is more for the chat but yeah you should have your own answer as well! It really is just more planned content!

[@blankdomino]

So ive been asking myself this for a while but i want/need a streamers opinion, Can an introvert become a streamer? I ask this because ive been wanting to start streaming and releasing youtube videos for a while now but i just cant seem to get the courage to press that start streaming button in my OBS. Most, if not all, streamers seem to be quite extroverted and i find myself wondering how a introvert can even start streaming. Do you mind helping me out on this one?

[@StreamScheme]

I answer this in another video recently, it was a Q&A called "Should you quit your job to stream?" and it talks about being introverted as a streamer! I recommend checking it out :)

[@MDCKROW]

What would you say to someone wanting to stream in the competitive categories? I am starting my journey do become a warzone content creator and love your videos! Thanks for your time :)

[@epicxsmash9445]

Great video very informative 👏 My issue I'm having isn't talking but rather viewer retention they always drop off towards the end or stop talking all together. How do you keep the viewers in chat and engaging with your questions and dialogue? thanks. 🤙

[@StreamScheme]

I do my best to keep people engaged by just doing what this video explains but you'll always see a drop off normally the longer a stream goes unless it is MEGA hyped.

[@epicxsmash9445]

@@StreamScheme Awesome thankyouu for coming back to me. Legend 🙌

[@CodyMerritt]

Awhile back you advised to ask a question to new people in chat was soooo helpful! I'm excited to watch this one too! (Commenting first for the algorithm :D )

[@StreamScheme]

[@CodyMerritt]

@@StreamScheme dawww, that's sweet of you to say! But of course I need your video, my King! One can never stop learning wisdom from the wise ^>^

[@Sb129]

Maybe random question but is a face cam mandatory when starting out? I don't really want to~ Anyways, I hope I'll do fine engaging, I know I can do it since that is what I do at work. But at work it's much more spur of the moment rather than going into a situation expecting myself to perform. How often do chatters in a smaller channels (like double or single digits of watchers) interact with bots?

[@thattruecrimechannel3253]

First stream tomorrow... I'm so nervous. I have a big audience on YT, small following on Twitch. I don't know if I should stream on both simultaneously... Or if I should start with a small audience so I'm not overwhelmed? Thanks for this video, super helpful!