Guides

Despite Twitch Studio currently being in beta, it’s still a robust broadcasting software that allows anyone to start streaming on Twitch with little to no experience. The application comes with built-in integrated Twitch alerts, a broadcaster dashboard, and a clean user interface. After installing, users are taken through a guided setup. This avoids the “information…

This is the first in a series of articles that covers all the free resources a creator like you will need to make that sweet content. In this article, we start with the basics – broadcast software, stream alerts, bots, and music. Each resource has a brief description with their relevant link. Time to dive…

Music licensing is tricky, and there’s a TON of misinformation out there. We’re here to dispel 5 of the most common myths we see all the time at StreamerSquare. This is not intended to be legal advice, rather it’s information to help you protect your content. Always consult an attorney for legal advice! #1 –…

It used to be that only Twitch Partners made money directly from Twitch when streaming. But with the Twitch Affiliate program, streamers can monetize their streaming career sooner. Want to learn more about what it takes to be a Twitch affiliate? Read on! What is a Twitch Affiliate? The Twitch Affiliate Program helps streamers make…

Are you looking for a way to allow your community to have stronger engagement options? Twitch released a wonderful feature called Channel Points that could help your viewers feel involved in the stream and increase engagement across the board! What exactly are Channel Points you may ask? It is a simple addition to…

Introduction StreamElements is a featured-packed tool for streamers; it provides cloud-based overlays, a chat bot, stream stats, as well as merch and tipping solutions. It’s a one-stop-shop that can handle most streamers’ needs. With so many things to manage, StreamElements is a wise choice and keeps all your tools in one place. This guide covers…

Introduction: In our previous article, we outlined how to download and setup Chatty, a useful tool for moderators on Twitch. This article will go deeper into the program so that users can become more effective in their moderation roles. Here are two tips to know before moving on: Keep in mind that context matters! Using…

Streamer Square did a presentation covering useful tools that Twitch moderators can use. During the course of the show, WesCisa went over some basics of a program called “Chatty”. It is a widely used IRC program that helps to effectively moderate chats. Today, we are showing our readers how to get this program and set…

One of the most complex facets of being a content creator is understanding the often convoluted nature of music licensing. It’s a confusing maze of legal terms and scary consequences! In this article, we’ll try to explain, in the simplest terms possible, how this music licensing affects you. To keep things simple, we’ll only be…

The world of video content creation can become a never-ending rabbit hole of analytics, settings, optimizations, social media, and technical know-how. The amount of information available can sometimes seem overwhelming. Worry not, friend! We’ve broken down how to get started streaming on Twitch in just 4 simple steps. If you’ve already been broadcasting on Twitch…

Broadcasting yourself and your personality to the world as a career can come with some hidden challenges. Beyond the struggle of creating new content, growing your community and generating income, your choices in who you are as a person and how you present that can have a tremendous effect on your success. In this series,…

A couple months ago, we brought you a primer on how to have a nice, professional, and branded background using your surrounding environment. This time, we’re discussing the best way to utilize a green screen to accomplish something quite different. Making the choice to use a green screen is a popular method to avoid having…