Can mods upload emotes

Can twitch mods upload emotes?

So we have been asked recently if a mod on Twitch for your channel can upload emotes.  The answer is no, only the streamer or broadcaster account can do that action.

If you want to upload new emotes for your channel follow these steps!

1. Login to your twitch account.
2. Go to the creator dashboard
3. Find the section called Viewer Rewards and click to expand it.
4. Click on the Emotes menu option, then you will see a page for adding in new emotes if you have the slots available.
   

Getting on the Twitch Frontpage can yield 200k to 500k+ views depending on the time slot!

So recently I was streaming a game that I use to play many years ago called Elite Dangerous. I was curious on how this community was doing on Twitch since its recent big release of a expansion called Odyssey. Viewer ship levels appeared to spike in various time frames so I wanted to see what was causing the big abnormal viewership levels.

Lucky for me the channels that had the big viewer numbers listed that they were being featured on the "Twitch Front page".

Here is a look at the video tab for Elite Dangerous, which gives a quick view of total views from past streaming sessions.

As you can see in the screenshot, both channels stream session was around the same time frame of around six to seven hours and each of the channels shows total views at around 400k.

Here are some aftermath stats on additional streaming sessions for these two channels with out the front page promotion on twitch.

The first channel appears to have been able to capitalize on the front page promotion which shows in the stats and the second streamer due to not streaming everyday went back to their normal levels. So what exactly does that say? If you get a front page Twitch promotion, make sure to continue to stream the following days in order to maximize the potential for new viewer retention.

One additional screenshot of a channel that received frontpage promtion but wasn't in the Elite Dangerous category.

Just wanted to post another to show it doesnt matter the context or the game, its the placement and time frame that yields the views.  You can also see examples of being in the frontpage and not yielding much of anything due to being in certain time slots or behind others in the carousal. Timing makes a huge difference in any adverting promotion.

So I ask myself on how do you get to be on the Twitch front page carousal? After a bit of investigation I found the following steps that some have taken to get their stream in a front page time slot on twitch.

• For special events of charity related content, you can send a email and see if they can schedule a time slot on the front page.
  
  • Email: charity@twitch.tv
• Also some charities that have worked with Twitch before like St Jude have a sign up section to which may feature you during their special charity events.
  

Other then that it appears the front page embed is curated by a special group at Twitch or sold as some advertising package. 

• Twitch sells the "Homepage Carousal" spot as a advertising package. You can read about the details on there advertising page listed here: https://twitchadvertising.tv/ad-products/homepage-carousel/
• They also have a "Promoted Bounty" which you can read more about here: https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/promoted-streams?language=en_US
  
  • Not sure if this includes being promoting on the frontpage, but making a note here just in case.
    

How to see drops progress and claim rewards for Twitch drops?

Short guide on how to see the current progress for the drops system on Twitch.  If you ever took part of a event that featured a twitch drop and didn't know what was being rewarded or how long you have been watching the drop enabled stream then follow these simple steps to see all that information.

Step 1:
Make sure your logged into your twitch Account.

Step 2:
Go to the drops inventory page by clicking on your profile picture then selecting drops from the drop-down menu (note this will not show up when your in the dashboard).

Or you can use the direct URL is https://www.twitch.tv/drops/inventory

Step 3:
Check the In Progress section for the drops event you are currently apart of on twitch.

Here is a screenshot of what a drops in progress looks like for a recent game that I covered.

This section shows you all the previous claimed drop rewards and any current in progress campaign, how much time you need to watch to claim next rewards.  And this section can also be used to claim a reward if you have already viewed the required amount of time.

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What are twitch drops?

how do you make money on twitch

Question:
How do you make money on twitch?

Answer:
Their are many different ways of making money while using the Twitch live stream service. We will go over some of the main sources of income.

First with out being a Twitch affiliate or partner, you can still make a incoming via live streaming on Twitch from having a button or a link to a "Donations" or "Tips" page. See Paypals button FAQ to set that up.

You can also get sponsorships, free game keys and other opportunities depending on your viewer and follower metrics. See our free game keys page for more details!

If you have enough viewership and followers you can apply to become a Twitch affiliate or partner.  A Twitch affiliate and partner both make available the following monetization options:

• Bits - are twitch's virtual currency that allows for tipping on channels. Viewers will use real money to buy bits from Twitch which then they can use on channels as a way to tip or donate to streamers.
  
• Subscribers - Allows viewers to sub to your channel for a fee each month.
• Prime Gaming - Free Sub - Allows viewers to use their free prime gaming sub on your channel which in terms pays you a fee each time.
• Advertisements  - allows you to monetize via Ads that pay at the start of viewing your channel and whenever you trigger a Ad break
• Bounty Board - special program that may not be accessible to all, but allows for sponsorships. Brands will pay streamers "x" amount for "x" time do play or advertise a program or service.

Additional Guides / Resources
How much do Twitch streamers make? - Full time streaming vs Minimum Wage Job
Best & Worse Months to stream - Limited time? Then focus on these months for maximizing your potential advertisement revenue opportunities.
Ultimate Guide on getting more viewers - You cant make any money on Twitch with out viewers, this is the starting guide that covers many topics and aspects to get your channel going on twitch.

how old do you have to be to stream on twitch

If you want to stream on twitch you have to be at least 13 years old or be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Please note the following from the Twitch terms of service:

"Use of Twitch by Minors and Blocked Persons

The Twitch Services are not available to persons under the age of 13. If you are between the ages of 13 and the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction of residence, you may only use the Twitch Services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms of Service."

So this is pretty straight forward, only 13+ or with a parent for streaming and using Twitch.

what is twitch tv

What is twitch tv is a question that is being asked all the time it seems even in 2021. Lets go over what twitch tv is in this short guide.

Twitch tv is primarily a live streaming video service that focuses on content related to video games, esports, competitions and other personality based communities. Anyone can sign up to create a account to chat or to stream on the platform. It also offers video on demand from previous streaming sessions from all the various channels.

Twitch Interactive is the company that operates the service which is a subsidiary of Amazon.com INC. It launched on June 6, 2011 and its current CEO is Emmett Shear.

One of the reasons why Twitch is so popular today is due to it being one of the first services to offer live streaming for video game content back in 2011.  They also had a partner program for content creators to make a income from their content generation.  As more big brand gaming companies started using the Twitch service, it become the go to website for checking out new games, tournaments and other events.

Whenever a new video game comes out the general gaming community knows they can watch someone streaming it live on Twitch.  Instead of watching reviews on youtube, they go to Twitch and watch the game live and can ask questions directly to the streamers.  This is what I believe was the beginning of what make Twitch, Twitch.

Now a days Twitch has turned into more of a culture of personalities and niche communities. The door has opened up to many different types of content which you can find by searching on all the various categories setup on the directory.

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Twitch is a live streaming platform that allows people to watch and broadcast video game streams, as well as other types of content like creative arts, music, talk shows, and more. Twitch was launched in 2011 and quickly became the leading platform for video game streaming, with millions of active users and thousands of streamers broadcasting at any given time.

At its core, Twitch is a social platform that connects people through shared interests and passions. Streamers can interact with their audiences through live chat, polls, and other features, creating a sense of community and engagement that goes beyond traditional media.

Twitch's popularity has also spawned a new generation of content creators who make a living from streaming and engaging with their audiences. These creators can earn money through various means, including ads, subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships.

In addition to its social and entertainment functions, Twitch has also become a significant force in the gaming industry, with many publishers and developers using the platform to showcase their games and interact with fans. Twitch has also become a platform for esports, with many professional leagues and tournaments broadcasting their matches live on the platform.

To use Twitch, users need to create an account and download the Twitch app or use the web-based platform. From there, they can watch live streams, follow their favorite streamers, and engage with other users through chat and other features. Users can also create their own channels and start streaming their own content, building their own audiences and communities.

Overall, Twitch is a vibrant and dynamic platform that has revolutionized the way people consume and create content online. It has become a major cultural force and a hub of creativity and entertainment, bringing people together from around the world to share their passions and connect with others who share their interests.

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7,500,000 Million + Accounts used in follow-botting and view-botting!

So over the last couple of days there has been a lot of chatter around the influx for following botting across the Twitch platform.  People have created tools that use 3rd party lists to attempt to remove the follows from their channels.  And just today Twitch support has finally reported on the issue from their "Twitch Support" twitter account.

Here is a look at that tweet thread:

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🛡️ We have been monitoring the rise of fake engagement on Twitch and have identified 7.5MM+ accounts that break our TOS by follow-botting and view-botting. We are taking action on these accounts and appreciate all of the reports about this issue.

— Twitch Support (@TwitchSupport) April 14, 2021

A majority of these accounts were detected through ongoing machine learning technology that will continue to improve and we will continue to operate going forward. We engage in enforcement when necessary including pursuing legal action.

— Twitch Support (@TwitchSupport) April 14, 2021

As a result of these removals, you may see sudden decreases in your follower and viewer count over the coming days. If you believe that you were follow- or view-botted, please check out our help article. 📚 https://t.co/R82r7NA90A

— Twitch Support (@TwitchSupport) April 14, 2021

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Many channels appear to have lost followers over the last couple of days as Twitch is slowly removing the bot accounts.

Let take a look at some of the stream channels that were most effected by this botting. As of today, 4/14/2012 the following channels are listed to have lost (x) amount of followers in the past 7 days. Please note we are using a 3rd party twitch stat website called sullygnome to check for these stats.

• sodapoppin - 2.5+ Million
  
• xQcOW - 2.1+ Million
  
• TrickAIM - 2.02+ Million
  
• Blinkx_ - 1.78+ Million
  
• AdinRoss - 1.68+ Million
  
• kraynasty - 1.59+ Million
  
• aileybeanssa - 1.56 Million
  
• MzBETRAYAL - 1.31 Million
  
• Heelmike - 1.16 Million
  
• okharry - 900k+
  
• ForestOfWires - 850k+
  
• MrConRem - 785k+
  
• Taylor_Jevaux - 464k+

If you suspect your channel has been targeted by bots of any kind, then you will want to review the official twitch help page on this topic. Here is the direct link to that article: https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/how-to-handle-view-follow-bots?language=en_US