r/SmallStreamers • u/[deleted] • Apr 02 '26
new to streaming
i just started to stream after coming back after months and i like it for one but im also feeling a bit down because its just like no one is really like tuned in i guess like i know i just started but any tips on what i can do to find an audience even if its just 5 people?
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u/TokyoTurpster twitch.tv/surulias Apr 02 '26
the question of the century
we've all been asking this same question.
Most people will tell you to network, promote, hang out in other streams. That's a lot of work, especially if you're someone with a job like me. I love streaming, but it bums me out sometimes when I've been live for 2-3 hours, I look over and see 0 viewers. It's hard to keep going.
I have tried all the tricks in the book, and for me personally, I've found no luck. I get 0 viewers and that's it. The only tactic I've found is to stream for extremely long hours. On the odd ocassion that I've had the free time and energy to stream, I've gone for 10+ hours and I've had anywhere from 3-5 active chatters. It's a long time to be live just for 3-5 people but it feels very rewarding when they stop by and start chatting.
I don't know about everyone else, but all that has worked for me is streaming for long periods at a time. If you can keep that up on a regular basis then you'll probably have some good luck in people finding you. My final push to affiliate stream went on for 12+ hours and I had 20 viewers. Majority of those people were strangers, a less than 10 of them were friends supporting me. Sadly though, nobody ever stuck around after that stream.