Why latency and bitrate trade-offs matter for esports streams and the exact encoder settings pro casters use
I care about two metrics more than almost anything else when I tune an esports stream: latency (how quickly a viewer sees what the caster sees) and bitrate (how much data per second we’re allowed to send). Those two seem obvious, but what’s less obvious—and what I keep going back to in...
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The automation playbook using zapier and airtable to manage clip highlights, sponsor mentions and release dates
I keep returning to the same problem: you produce clips, you track sponsor mentions, and you have...
The migration checklist for moving from desktop obs to a cloud-based encoder without losing quality
I recently migrated a production-grade stream from a desktop OBS setup to a cloud-based encoder. If...
Why over-monitoring metrics kills creativity and which three KPI thresholds actually predict growth
I used to be guilty of it: opening analytics five times a day, refreshing follower counts during a...
How to implement fair and scalable moderation rules that keep chat healthy as your audience grows
I care a lot about healthy chat. Over the last decade I've built streaming systems and run...
How to evaluate new streaming tools against your existing stack using a reproducible test matrix
When a shiny new streaming tool lands in my inbox or I catch a demo on Twitter/X, the instinct is...
Which inexpensive capture cards reliably handle console passthrough for longform streaming sessions
I’ve spent a lot of time stress‑testing affordable capture cards with consoles — long nights...
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Workflow Tools
How to use stream deck macros to cut production time and prevent on-air mistakes
I use a Stream Deck every time I go live. Not because I like shiny gadgets, but because well-built macros on a Stream Deck shave minutes off my production time and—more importantly—stop dumb on-air mistakes before they happen. Over the years I’ve built dozens of macros and profiles for...
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Audience Growth
The simple analytics dashboard setup that reveals which clips actually drive new subscribers
I want to show you the simple analytics dashboard I built that answers the single most useful creator question: which short clips are actually driving new subscribers? I’ve spent years stitching together streaming capture, distribution and analytics; the trick isn’t flashy ML or expensive BI...
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Content Monetization
A practical guide to tax and accounting basics for creators earning mixed income from tips, ads and courses
I get a lot of questions from creators who suddenly have three or four different income streams — tips on Twitch or YouTube, ad revenue from platforms, and direct sales of courses or digital products — and they’re all landing in different places. It’s exciting, but it’s also the moment...
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Streaming Tips
How to build a low-latency multi-platform stack that keeps chat and donations in sync across destinations
I’ve spent years wrestling with one of the stickiest problems in modern streaming: how to keep chat, tips/donations and on-screen events tightly synchronized when you’re broadcasting to multiple platforms at once. Platforms differ in ingest, moderation, timestamping and latency layers, and the...
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Streaming Tips
Why your obs scene collection is slowing you down and how to fix it for consistent streams
I used to inherit scene collections that felt like attic closets: full of things I didn’t need, forever mysterious, and always getting in the way when I wanted to change one small thing mid-stream. Over the years I learned that a cluttered OBS scene collection isn’t just an organizational...
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Content Monetization
How to negotiate a sponsorship deal when you have audience engagement but not huge follower counts
I remember the first time a brand reached out asking for a partnership. My audience wasn’t huge — far from influencer-tier follower counts — but my chat was buzzing, my retention rates were solid, and my community actually bought the merch I put in the shop. The brand saw potential, and so...
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Content Monetization
How to design a membership tier that increases monthly revenue without alienating free viewers
I design membership tiers for creators and small teams every week, and one principle guides me: you want more revenue, not fewer fans. That sounds obvious, but I see too many creators build premium tiers that unintentionally fragment their audience or make free viewers feel neglected. Below I walk...
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