Twitch channel growth

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A Guide to Earning and Getting Paid on Twitch

• If you are a gaming addict, have you ever
  wondered if you can turn your passion to profit?
  One way that you can do so as a gamer is to
  stream videos of yourself while you are playing
  on Twitch. You are assured a very large audience
  as there are about 100 million page views on
  Twitch every month.
• Here is a guide to making money and how do you
  get paid on Twitch.

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What is Twitch? 

• But first, what is Twitch? It is a platform where
  gamers stream videos when they are playing and
  permits visitors to the site to watch those
  videos. The earning potential on Twitch is not in
  favor of the viewer but for the broadcaster of
  the video.
• Video game media outlets and publishers have
  their Twitch channels with the platform hosting
  live streaming events from competitions and
  video-related events. Twitch holds an annual
  convention too.

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Profiting from Twitch?

• Before knowing how do you get paid on Twitch, it
  is necessary to have clarity on how do you make
  money o Twitch.
• After you have set up a Twitch channel and are
  ready to broadcast your game play, you have to
  create a personal brand identity on the platform.
  Decide whether your channel will be fun or
  serious and whether your focus is on helping
  other gamers or competing with them. This will
  decide the type of audience you want to attract.
• Apart from videos, you can also reach out to
  other viewers through the Twitch chat feature.
  Viewers will visit your chat room to get expert
  opinions on game play. You can grow your
  following by behaving with them in a friendly
  manner and offering advice on critical gaming
  issues.

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How do you get paid on Twitch?

• There are almost 1.5 million streaming channels
  making money on Twitch. The platform earns ad
  revenues partly from featuring games on its site.
  The designers of the games pay Twitch for the
  exposure offered by the channel. As a user, any
  ad revenue that you earn will be shared with
  Twitch. Adjust the settings in your Broadcast
  Dashboard to reflect how many ads you want to
  play per hour during your video stream.
• The ad revenue that is generated by visitors to
  your channel by viewing and clicking the ads is
  shared by you and the platform. Your portion will
  be paid by Twitch to your PayPal account. This
  answers your question how do you get paid on
  Twitch.

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• Also, include links viewers can click on to
  purchase specific games and make money on that
  too. Since Twitch is owned by Amazon, the links
  will lead to the Amazon shopping portal.
• Once you establish your brand with a sizeable
  following, you can monetize your account with the
  sponsorship offers that will start coming your
  way.