When you are a streamer, the more good traffic you have in your live the better
That is how to grow!
While getting traffic from Twitch is great, that is not your only option
TikTok is a great way to increase your traffic right now and we don’t see that changing any time soon
The good news is that you already have content to post on TikTok
You can upload your gaming clips to TikTok by downloading the clips, editing them for TikTok, and posting them like any other video that you upload from your storage to TikTok. It is a simple process, but expect it to take time.
One thing to remember before starting your TikTok is that it will take time
It will take time to create the videos that you posted and it will take time for your account to start getting you traffic on your stream
If you are struggling to keep up with a consistent schedule for Twitch alone, adding TikTok may not be the best choice for you
TikTok is secondary
Have a strong system in place for your primary before adding a secondary
This will help avoid overwhelm and burnout
Can I directly upload gaming clips from Twitch?
Twitch is not a system that makes sharing onto other platforms easy
Even if you could directly upload a gaming clip from Twitch, I wouldn’t recommend it
Your gaming clips are going to be horizontal
TikTok videos need to be vertical
There are some horizontal videos that do well on TikTok, but it is a disadvantage
It is best to post your content in the format that the platform prefers
It may take more time to change the dimensions, but it is worth the time
If you want details on how to do that, read my article walking you through it
Should I do any editing before uploading my clips?
Yes!
Most of your gaming clips are going to come from live streams
There is a huge difference between keeping an audience in a live stream and keeping an audience watching a video
It is very important to edit out all the moments that do not match the goal of the video and to edit out anything that doesn’t keep a viewer’s attention
It is possible to use music and dead space in a video to build suspense
But it takes practice and learning
If you are new to TikTok and editing, start with the easier concepts
If you want to make a funny gaming video, cut out anything that doesn’t tell that story
There shouldn’t be a lot of serious moments in a funny video
Try to edit your videos down to no more than 60 seconds
20-40 seconds is even better
But any longer than 60 seconds is difficult to gain traction on with TikTok
In addition, most people watch TikTok with their sounds off
If the sounds in your video improve your video, then you need to create visuals to replace the sound
Some people will watch with sound, but they won’t mind the visuals
It is a win-win concept
I watch TikToks with my sound but I highly prefer captions and pop-ups that go with the sound
Feel free to have fun and get creative with this, but try not to overdo it
How to upload your first video on TikTok
Once you have edited and downloaded your gaming clip, you are ready to post it on TikTok!
If you have not created an account, that is the first thing you need to do
Add your gamer tag and your name to your profile
And write your bio in a way that explains the type of content you will be posting, who you are, and who you want to reach
It doesn’t have to be full sentences
If you need ideas, check out the profiles of some people that are in similar niches
Don’t copy but you can get ideas!
Once you have your profile done, click the plus icon to create a new video
You can either start recording here or upload it from your device
Since you are using the video that you edited, you want to upload it from your device
Look for the small icon that has a picture of the last file saved on your device that says “Upload” under it
Then select the video that you edited
Now you can do last-minute add-ons like adding a sound from TikTok or a “follow me” popup
Once you are happy, select the arrow
This will bring you to a screen with a caption box and some options below
Duets are when someone records a video next to yours with a shared screen
Stitches are when a few seconds of your video shows before someone else starts their
Decide if you want those options available to your viewers
I always left both on
I also turn off “save to device” because I don’t need a copy of the video with the TikTok watch mark on it
When writing your caption, try to write someone very relevant about the video, but don’t spoil any surprises
When you are done with that, add hashtags
Choose hashtags that are very relevant to your game that has between 2000 and 1 million views
Try not to get any bigger or broader than that
Once that is done, all that is left is to post the video at the bottom right!
The bottom left is the drafts
You can create a video now and post it later
This is a great way to get ahead
So you can edit many videos and then slowly post them throughout the week
You can find your drafts on your TikTok Profile
They are faded gray and say Drafts on them
How often should I post my gaming content on TikTok?
TikTok is a numbers game
The more you post consistently, the faster you will grow
Try to post as many times as you can every day without burning yourself out
Consistency is super important
If you want to grow super fast so you can start sending traffic to your stream, shoot for 8-10 videos a day
If you don’t mind growing slower, 1-5 videos a day will work
But it will take a long time to build momentum unless you go viral
Can I post anything else or just gaming clips?
Yes!
While gaming clips should be a huge part of your content, you can post trending content or talking head content too
Trends are following what is popular on TikTok
If you see many people doing the same thing with a small twist to fit their niche, that is a trend
You can do the same
Use the same sound and basic video, but change the text to match your niche
You can also create talking head videos
These are just you talking to the camera about something
You can invite people to your stream, talk about a game update or more
Just make sure you add captions
Have fun!
TikTok values authentic and real people
The more you relax in your personality, the better you will do