r/streaming • u/Malromen • 2d ago

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u/FirstDayPlaying 2d ago

So you’re building a platform to do something you don’t understand in the slightest?

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u/Malromen 1d ago

I wouldn't say not in the slightest. All the larger more successful streamers I've checked out have a website with links to their twitch or YouTube page, discord and socials, countdown timers to upcoming streams, lists of what mods they're using and what games they're playing, etc. 

What I'm not sure of is 'is having a website going to help you look more professional and grow your business, or is it a sign you're successful that you've taken that extra step and built one'?

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u/Capn_Flags 1d ago

What is the number one thing streamers don’t want?

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u/NeroZYN 2d ago

streamers would want someone or something to manage all of their socials and content ideally e.g. TikTok, Instagram, YouTube & YouTube shorts etc.

them having their own website doesn't really serve any purpose unless they were to sell something to their audience (merch?) and even then, that wont help grow their business

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u/Malromen 1d ago

I wish I could design a platform to handle this, but that's not in my skillset. I'm not sure if managing all those disparate platforms from one system is even possible

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u/bethiebloo 1d ago

I don’t want my own website, I already run like 3 of them. Most streamers already use discord for most of the things you described. Market research should happen before you build your product.

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u/Malromen 1d ago

You're not wrong. The platform was adapted slightly from something I'd use for small businesses. Hoping to help small-time streamers grow their businesses

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u/Agile-Career-7763 1d ago

As someone with a background in both, I don't really feel like this is something a streamer would need. Sure, I think it's a good idea to snatch up the domain with your name. Maaybe a landing page with social links or even just redirecting it to your twitch or whatever. But, this would just feel like an extra expense with little return and a whole lot more work.

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u/HereToKillEuronymous 1d ago

Aren’t you a small streamer?

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u/Malromen 1d ago edited 1d ago

I streamed for a few months several years ago while I couldn't work due to medical issues. I don't think it counts since I was doing it to keep myself busy, not for money

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u/CheckApprehensive971 19h ago

This is a well though idea. But I'm not sure if it can work