Live streaming on Twitch, YouTube, or other platforms can be overwhelming to figure out. If you want to start streaming and don’t know where to start, there are many content creators who can help you figure out your tech, growth strategy, and more. Whether you’re a new creator with no idea what to do or an experienced streamer in need of niche tips, these creators will help level up your content.
1.Senpai Gaming: Getting Started
Harris Heller of Senpai Gaming makes content for years dedicated to making streaming and the tech behind it accessible. He was even one of the leads in creating a usefulplugin to easily create TikToks in OBS while streaming.
Heller considers himself a YouTube creator first and a streamer second, and he recommends that new streamers treat their content this way too, among other tips for new streamers.
2.EposVox: Become a Tech Whiz
EposVox, the Stream Professor, has been a leading voice in the streaming tutorial game for many years. Chances are, if you have any streaming tech questions, his content will have the answers—though he creates content about other technological interests too.
He was one of the first creators to create tutorials for OBS—the most popular live streaming software—and even has a premium,in-depth OBS coursethat can take you to complete mastery. However, his YouTube content alone has numerous in-depth resources for the curious, tech-savvy streamer.
From OBS tips to camera and mic reviews and beyond, EposVox will likely have an answer for any streaming tech question, no matter how niche. You can also check our list ofstreamer microphone mistakes.
3.Stream Scheme: Improve Your Strategy
Stream Scheme provides numerous helpful tutorials for streaming with a focus on improving your strategy and content itself. For many streamers, their first steps of streaming to zero viewers with no chat interaction can be incredibly difficult—much of Stream Scheme’s content helps creators overcome that hurdle.
Strategy is something many streamers overlook, as they often focus on tech and gear when improving their stream. Those are worth improving, but even the most impressive stream setup won’t matter if your strategy and content are weak.
4.Lowco: Keep Up to Date With Platforms
Lowco is the CEO of an education hub for streamers,Streamer Square. Much of her personal content is helpful updates on new features and policies creators should be aware of and utilize. But she has been a comprehensive educator in the streaming space for many years.
Scrolling through her Twitter will provide numerous useful tips and relevant news on opportunities for streamers, as well as updates on platforms and their policies. Moreover, her business, Streamer Square, has numerous comprehensive courses to help creators at any skill level, with several free courses for new creators too.
Courses, free or paid, certainly aren’t for everyone, but they can save you a lot of hassle by organizing information you’d otherwise have to look up yourself.
5.Katliente: Quick and Actionable Tips
Katliente is a streamer and short-form content creator who makes heaps of useful tips for streamers to improve their tech, strategy, and content overall. Scroll through a few videos, and you’ll certainly learn something whether it’s brand deal negotiation or a quick tech tip.
Long-form content may provide more comprehensive help than shorter videos, but short-form content like Katliente’s will certainly help you learn a variety of topics very quickly. From there, you can then dive into longer-form content where needed!
Learn From the Pros to Take Your Live Streams to the Next Level
Whether watching helpful tips for free on YouTube or paying an educator for a premium, curated course, knowledge is power! Learning how to improve your technical knowledge and content strategy alike will help you grow much more quickly than the majority of streamers who simply go live and hope for the best. Instead, learn from the best to actively improve your live streaming skills.
