HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT TWITCH?

So here is why Twitch is great… you can build a community by sharing your passion. Twitch users are creators and with over 2,500,000 users, Twitch offers creators the ability to build their community by sharing their talent.

It is widely known for its use with gaming, BUT there is an opportunity for building a community for anyone. Get to know THE TWITCH AUDIENCE by clicking the link.

Now the platform focuses on live streaming. You are really only going to engage with your audience through chats. I know we are all looking for ways to digitally engage with our audience, but at the end of the day, CONTENT IS KEY! This is not a way to recreate a live experience, but with great content, you can provide your audience with a completely new way to engage with you.

Now a few thoughts on content for all the creators out there. Your content should always add value. If you want to build a relationship with your audience, your community, then you need to always provide content with value. That means your audience gets the same value in your digital material as they would if they were paying you. Once you master that you can start creating a monetization strategy…

Creators, you can monetize on Twitch! Through their affiliate and partner programs, your community can support you in a variety of ways. Here are some highlights of the Twitch Basics…

You’ll need to join the Twitch Affiliate Program. Once you’ve established your base, you can apply to be a part of the affiliate program. Qualifications include:

Have at least 50 followers and over the last 30 days have at least 500 total minutes broadcast, 7 unique broadcast days, and an average of 3 or more concurrent viewers.  

Once you are accepted, here are some ways to monetize: 

1.     Bits: Bits are coins that users can purchase on Twitch to support any live stream they are watching. 100 bits = 1 USD. This can be used once a creator reaches an affiliate or partner level.

2.     Sponsorship Opportunities: Do you have sponsors that you work with? If you can provide brand exposure to your audience, you can provide these opportunities. These are managed on your own and not by Twitch.

3.     Donations/ Tipping: Setup a link for your community to support you with tips as you live stream with them. Platforms like StreamElements can provide an easy way for you to make this available.

4.     Content Monetization: As an affiliate or partner, you can earn money from advertisements running on your live stream.

5.     Subscription: Once you achieve a partner or affiliate level you can earn money from monthly subscriptions that your supporters sign up for to support your channel!

Now that you know some great options for you. Let’s connect on your content. Remember CONTENT IS KEY.

Add Value and create unique experiences your community cannot otherwise access.

 Check out Twitch Terms to Know HERE…

**This information is subject to change.

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