Twitch has long been a source of inspiration for those who are passionate about playing video games and chatting with like-minded people. The streaming platform allows broadcasters to take part in things they really love and build a strong community of gamers — all while earning money. It can add some pocket change to your monthly salary, or you can even make enough to pay your bills.  The Twitch Affiliate program makes it possible for regular broadcasters to earn a living by doing what they love — streaming. It’s available worldwide and allows streamers to:  Collect income from su ..read more

Twitch is the most popular live streaming platform for gaming, with 140 million active monthly users. With that many users, the potential audience for your live streams is huge — but it also means there are thousands of other streamers to compete with. Twitch has also put new, controversial restrictions in place that have people questioning if it’s still the best streaming platform for them. In this guide, we’ll cover four viable alternatives to Twitch for streamers looking to broadcast their content on another platform.  The #1 live streaming solution Get started for free Why are ..read more

Twitch has been the dominant live streaming platform for years, repeatedly blowing smaller competitors out of the water, including the Microsoft-backed Mixer, which shut down in 2020. The only viable alternative to Twitch that has hung around is YouTube Gaming — and it got folded into YouTube Live. Once Twitch was acquired by Amazon in 2014, it saw massive growth, reaching over 2 million average concurrent viewers by 2021. In 2022, the platform made an estimated $2.8 billion in revenue and had 22.4 billion hours of content consumed. Twitch is certainly a force to be reckoned with, but it has ..read more

There’s a reason people love playlists. They help us discover new things. They present content we enjoy in a format that’s easy to consume. In short — they’re fun. But playlists aren’t just for music. In a matter of minutes, you can create a video playlist and schedule a time for it to broadcast live — Restream makes it just about as simple as can be. Here are a few reasons you should give it a try. The #1 live streaming solution Get started for free 5 reasons to broadcast videos as live playlists Creating a playlist out of your previous live streams allows you to get more mileage out ..read more

Facebook is one of the largest websites in the world and the second most popular live video platform in the U.S. When you broadcast live videos on Facebook, you have the potential to reach thousands of people. To get that many eyeballs on your Facebook Live stream, however, you need to produce exceptional content. This guide to Facebook Live streaming will help you go live on Facebook, know what kind of content to stream, and create live videos that are more engaging for your audience. Go live on Facebook with Restream. Get started for free What is Facebook Live? Facebook Live is a live ..read more

No matter what kind of streamer you are, chances are you’re spending a lot of time sitting down. You might also want a new chair for the office if you spend a lot of time working at a desk. You need a chair that’s not only comfortable but also ergonomic and built to last. Plus, you want it to look kind of stylish too. We asked the Restream community which gaming chairs they use and rounded up the nine best ones for live streamers. In this guide, we’ll also go through the factors to consider when buying a new chair, including which features make a gaming chair more ergonomic. What to look for ..read more

If you want to broadcast live video online, you’re very probably going to need a stream key. Each streaming destination, such as Twitch, YouTube or Facebook, provides you with a unique stream key so you can broadcast live video to your channel or profile. Since finding and using a stream key is one of the most important parts of live streaming, we’ll explain what it is, how you can find it, and how to use it. The #1 live streaming solution Get started for free What is a stream key? A stream key is a unique identifier for your stream. It tells the streaming software you’re using where to ..read more

Make your live streams look more professional and engaging for viewers by adding a countdown timer. It’s easy to make a timer for your broadcasts, especially if you use a streaming solution like Restream Studio. This guide describes seven ways to add a countdown timer to your live video. Explore Restream Studio Get started for free Why use a countdown timer for live videos? A countdown timer is a virtual timer that counts down the beginning of a live broadcast. It lets viewers know how many seconds, minutes or hours they have before the live stream starts. A countdown timer makes your b ..read more

If you live stream videos online, you’ve probably heard of RTMP. But you may not know exactly what it is, what it’s used for, or how to set it up. RTMP helps power live video streaming and has played a key role in the evolution of internet video broadcasting. This guide covers everything you need to know about RTMP streams, including how to use RTMP, what it is and why you need it as a live video content creator. Create RTMP streams in minutes Try it now What is RTMP? RTMP stands for Real-Time Messaging Protocol. It’s a live video streaming technology that lets you transfer data over th ..read more

Before live shopping, there were home shopping television channels — HSN, QVC, and a few others that proved a personal pitch and a seamless purchasing experience could turn viewers into buyers. But before there was home shopping, there was a radio station in Clearwater, FL. In 1977, an advertiser called the station and confessed to being short on cash that month. Would it be all right if they paid their bill with 112 electric can openers? A slightly perplexed but optimistic talk show host at the station got on the air and offered the can openers to listeners for $9.95 a piece. They sold out w ..read more