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How to Stream on Twitch, Grow Your Audience, and Make Money Playing Video Games
If you’ve been streaming for a while on Twitch. You’ve got the basics down: the fancy mic, a decent webcam, and your followers know you as the guy (or gal) who screams dramatically when a creeper blows up their Minecraft house. But now you’re thinking, “How do I take this to the next level?” You’re in luck because we’re diving into exactly that: how to stream on Twitch, grow your audience, and most importantly make money doing what you love.
How to Make Money on Twitch: Show Me the Money!
Let’s talk dollars first because let’s face it, gaming rigs aren’t cheap, and neither is that monthly pizza delivery during your 12-hour streams.
- Twitch Affiliate Program: If you’re not an Affiliate yet, that’s step one. It’s like the Hogwarts letter for streamers. To qualify, you’ll need:
- At least 50 followers.
- 500 total minutes of broadcast time over the past 30 days.
- An average of 3 concurrent viewers.