In a day and age where earning an income can be done in a multitude of new ways, earning money online doing what you love is a real possibility. We know because it’s what we do! Becoming a twitch affiliate and then a Twitch partner can be described as a passionate struggle. It’s a road filled with highs and lows, but well worth the journey. Whether you want to become a part-time or full-time streamer, there are a few ways that you can make this journey easier.
If you want to become a professional streamer, there are a few big steps you’ll probably want to take along the way. Below, we have done our best to break things down as simply as possible. Please keep in mind that just as every streamer is a bit different, every part of your experience will have its own unique twists and turns. There’s no one way to become a successful twitch affiliate, but there are most definitely some things that you can do to make the process easier, faster, and less complex. We have tried our best to break things down into the basics. We’ve gone over the really critical requirements you must meet to be an affiliate and tried to answer all of the pertinent pressing questions that aspiring Twitch Affiliates may have.
Building and Reaching Small Goals
A good place to start is creating stream goals. You can put them down in your information section so they’ll be kept at the forefront of your mind each day. You’ll want to meet the requirements set out by Twitch, and then go above and beyond them. You can do this by providing quality content that’s relatable, consistent, helpful, and enjoyable to view.
What are the requirements that you’ll have to meet?
To become a Twitch affiliate, there are a few requirements that you’re going to have to meet first. For one, you will absolutely need to have a minimum of fifty followers for your channel. You’ll also have to have at least 500 full minutes of broadcasting each month. Additionally, you have to put out a minimum of seven unique broadcasts and have an average of three concurrent viewers for a full month before you can be an affiliate. Building a loyalty system is also a good idea.
• Consistently Stream for 30 Days, with 500 Minutes, and 7 Unique Broadcasts
How can you do this?
Continuously streaming can seem like a big undertaking, but hey, you already know that. If becoming an affiliate is your dream, you’re probably already up for the task. It’s critical that your community knows that you’re online. You should have your schedule readily available for viewers. You may also want to make intros and outros with your information and banners that help you promote your channel. Streaming for about 120 minutes every time you’re broadcasting can help you meet this goal. You can use stream reports to easily see how you’re progressing.
• Get Those First 50 Consistent Followers
How can you do this?
To get those first fifty followers, you get to do what you love. Play games and have fun. It’s smart to get to know people who are in the same community as you are. You should be consistent with your branding as well. Having a professional logo and brand name can help immensely. We recommend having Shadey Designs make one for you, but hey, we are a bit biased around here. In all seriousness, keeping your social media platforms closely knit together is essential. This is how people you actually know are going to find you. Having your followers be people you know is smart. You’ll be more likely to maintain quality content and your friends probably won’t be as critical as complete strangers may initially be. If anything, constructive criticism can be helpful. That being said, it’s important to remember that your viewpoint is unique and sticking to your guns can be important as well. It’s all about finding balance and getting into your rhythm.
• Have Three Concurrent Viewers
How can you do this?
Affiliate and viewer interaction is very important. It’s one of the best ways to ensure that your viewers will keep coming back. Don’t be scared to ask your viewers how they like your content. Encourage feedback that’s respectful, but hold your ground against trolls. Actually, just ban the trolls. Trolls are the worst. You can also try encouraging your family and close friends to help support you on your journey. This can be a big leg up. Do keep in mind that many people haven’t yet caught on to the legitimacy of online gaming income and careers. They simply might not yet understand that becoming an affiliate is a legitimate, and awesome, thing to be passionate about and pursue. Still, there may still be some people who will understand and help you, don’t sell them short without giving them a chance to support you.
• Build Your Loyalty System
How can you do this?
Having a loyalty system can be a critical part of user and viewer engagement. There are some loyalty system companies that can help you organize giveaways, contests, leaderboards, and all of that good stuff. Remember, gimmicks can be helpful, but don’t work yourself into the ground or break the bank. Good things take time. The way that you set up your loyalty system should be built around the kind of following you hope to eventually build.
• Improve Your Stream Quality
How can you do this?
Quality content is an absolute must. If you are taking things to a professional level, you’ll have to put out premium content. This means intros, outros, overlays, and anything else that shows that you are a professional who is investing in what you do. Thankfully, finding quality animated graphics and alluring designs isn’t as difficult as you may think. you’ll want to get in touch with a quality animation and graphics creator who has experience helping gamers become professional affiliates and partners on Twitch. Obviously, we are talking about ourselves. Shadey Designs provides the graphics and content that you need to take your channel up a notch and become a career gamer. We have been there before and we can create eye-catching designs and professional animations that will match the tone of your channel. We also offer great bundles and prices.
What else can you do?
Above, we’ve only barely covered the basics. There’s a lot that must go into becoming an affiliate. However, with the right motivation, drive, passion, and dedication, it’s a very achievable goal with numerous benefits, advantages, and rewards. After you’ve met the basic requirements of Twitch, we recommend going above and beyond to help build success faster and more effectively.
You’ll want to really focus on:
• Building your community
• Improving your stream quality
• Consistently maintaining and building your channel
