Growing your Community

One part of your journey on Twitch is growing your content’s reach and community. Whether you plan to stream full-time on Twitch or part-time as a hobby, the growth of your community will be key.We encourage you to read all of the articles to ensure you have a great place to start or continue growing your community and how to maintain those connections. To get you started, this is an overview of each article on this path.

An overview of the chapters

Getting to Know Your Audience

Chapter 1

Who doesn't love a good conversation? Get tips on how to keep everyone in your chat active and acknowledged.

2 minutes

Mix it up

Chapter 2

Read how to stay connected to your community when you decide to switch things up or take a break. Have you co-streamed yet?

5 minutes

Say "Hi" to the Neighbors

Chapter 3

Networking with other Creators on Twitch is a great way to grow your community. We've even built tools to help you get started.

2 minutes

Alerts

Chapter 4

One of the easiest ways for streamers to acknowledge the contributions of their viewers is to enable alerts.

2 minutes

Charity Fundraising on Twitch

Chapter 5

At Twitch, the community is at the center of everything we do. Whether in support of current cultural events, in relief for national emergencies, or to provide funds to ongoing community needs, the Twitch community has shown to be a powerful force for good to provide financial support to non-profit organizations

7 minutes

Making your Twitch Channel More Accessible

Chapter 6

On Twitch, your content should be accessible to all the members of your community - including those who may have a disability. This includes updating your channel’s “About” section and utilizing closed captions, in addition to making considerations within the content you produce, like turning on subtitles in gameplay.

4 minutes

Rewarding Viewers

Chapter 7

After building up a community of regular viewers, many streamers want to incorporate regular elements into their stream that serve as a “thank you” to their community in addition to Alerts. From integrated Twitch products to creative online and in-person special events there are a number of ways you can give back to ensure your viewers and subscribers feel appreciated and keep coming back.

4 minutes

Choosing To Grow: Introduction

Chapter 8

Helping new viewers to find your channel is something every creator strives for in their content creation journey. Whether you aim to stream full-time as a career or part-time as a hobby, growth will likely be a key factor in your journey

7 minutes

Choosing to Grow: Goal Setting

Chapter 9

In this Creator Camp, we’ll discuss how to set goals to grow your audience on Twitch and how to stay motivated along the way.

3 minutes

What is a Twitch Mod?

Chapter 10

6 minutes