New Twitch update will change discoverability a game changer for new creators
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Here's what it looks like and why I think it's so good MASSIVE TWITCH UPDATE: Twitch is experimenting with a whole new way to browse streams. This looks to be a *game-changer* for the viewer experience and a big win for smaller creators! Here's what it looks like and why I think it's so good
correct, no ads in this view correct, no ads in this viewConfirmed by Twitch staff: no ads will be shown when browsing streams through this update. Huge W
My only concern is if it's the same partners constantly. I'd rather it be algorithm-based and show me streamers it thinks I would like. I like it. FB gaming used to do something similar at the top of their categories and I always loved using it as a way to find new creators.My only concern is if it's the same partners constantly. I'd rather it be algorithm-based and show me streamers it thinks I would like. I actually like this!
As long as ads aren't played until you click "join stream" it's a good way to view creators before making a decision on if you appreciate their vibe or not
Twitch community HATES change though.
So everyone will complain ? I actually like this! As long as ads aren't played until you click "join stream" it's a good way to view creators before making a decision on if you appreciate their vibe or not Twitch community HATES change though.So everyone will complain ? Some Redditors have raised questions about whether something like this can help new . Their point is that people mostly go to new streamers through word of mouth, i.e., when they see another streamer in a collab, hear about them from their favorite streamer, or when their streamer raids another streamer. Some even said they let YouTube "discover new streamers" for them: A few actually thought that the change might make it worse for small streamers, as the fancy new Browse page will end up promoting existing well-established streamers: Reddit comment about new Update (Image via LiveStreamFails / Reddit) Some want the Amazon-owned platform to incorporate hover-preview rather than the click-to-preview option: The new update has the potential to allow more traffic to pass through the explore page than ever before. The key to increasing any traffic to a page is to increase interactivity, which increases the accessibility of the viewer to reach their desired destination. Plenty of people want to find new streamers to watch, and the fact that is willing to overhaul the 'Browse' page means they are working towards a solution. Read about your favorite creators only on & Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
New Twitch update will change discoverability a game-changer for new creators
The new Twitch update changes the Browse page (Image via Hac1/Twitter) According to reports, it seems the new update will change the UI of the browser page on the website in an attempt to bolster stream discoverability. Twitch Partner LowcoTV recently shared a beta version of the new look on her Twitter, which has received widespread approval from the community. The changed UI has new features such as stream-autoplay in a mini-player, quick access to related streamers, and the added advantage of not having to watch a pre-roll ad while trying to find a stream to watch. Many believe this will help new streamers grow by increasing the ease of access for a viewer to pick and choose from a number of streams without the hassle of ever going to another page. MASSIVE TWITCH UPDATE: Twitch is experimenting with a whole new way to browse streams. This looks to be a *game-changer* for the viewer experience and a big win for smaller creators!Here's what it looks like and why I think it's so good MASSIVE TWITCH UPDATE: Twitch is experimenting with a whole new way to browse streams. This looks to be a *game-changer* for the viewer experience and a big win for smaller creators! Here's what it looks like and why I think it's so good
Twitch s new Browse UI might help new streamers grow
The current 'Browse' section of Twitch is not interactive and forces viewers to individually click on streams to see what is going on in the respective streams. Shown below is the current browsing page for . Notice the endless table of static images that meet the user: Current Browse page (Image via Sportskeeda) After choosing the game you want to watch, you will be met with a list of streamers currently streaming the game. But in that list of hundreds, if not thousands, the only way to distinguish between each channel is to go by a still image of the thumbnail and stats like the number of viewers and channel language. The new Browse page, however, is different in a good way. It will have a mini-player at the top with the selected stream playing to give the viewer a good idea about the stream and its content without even leaving the browsing page. New Twitch browser page (Image via Zach Bussey/Twitter) Viewers can easily click on another stream to sample it, too, making the process of trying to find a new streamer much easier. As pointed out by netizens, this will boost channel growth for new streamers. Of course, the mini-player can only play a ~1-minute preview of the stream before stopping, but that is plenty of time to judge the streamer's overall attitude and content. A big problem with finding new streams is the pre-roll ads that play before the stream even starts. Without going into the debate about the new , LowcoTV said in her preview that she had not seen a single ad on the Browse page. A Twitch employee also corroborated this: Confirmed by Twitch staff: no ads will be shown when browsing streams through this update. Huge Wcorrect, no ads in this view correct, no ads in this viewConfirmed by Twitch staff: no ads will be shown when browsing streams through this update. Huge W
Social Media reactions to the alleged update
Twitter was abuzz with people talking about the update. Many users thought this UI change made sense and commended the purple platform for the update: Which makes sense - Its like a Trial -> Get small windows browse -> Get engaged and interested have to watch pre roll (or not if streamer just ran an add) Which makes sense - Its like a Trial -> Get small windows browse -> Get engaged and interested have to watch pre roll (or not if streamer just ran an add) Agree, huge W. I try to browse as little as possible these days because it's just a terrible experience. Agree, huge W. I try to browse as little as possible these days because it's just a terrible experience. Really, really nice feature from the looks of it. Really, really nice feature from the looks of it. This actually encourages me to try new streams ? This actually encourages me to try new streams ? I like it. FB gaming used to do something similar at the top of their categories and I always loved using it as a way to find new creators.My only concern is if it's the same partners constantly. I'd rather it be algorithm-based and show me streamers it thinks I would like. I like it. FB gaming used to do something similar at the top of their categories and I always loved using it as a way to find new creators.My only concern is if it's the same partners constantly. I'd rather it be algorithm-based and show me streamers it thinks I would like. I actually like this!
As long as ads aren't played until you click "join stream" it's a good way to view creators before making a decision on if you appreciate their vibe or not
Twitch community HATES change though.
So everyone will complain ? I actually like this! As long as ads aren't played until you click "join stream" it's a good way to view creators before making a decision on if you appreciate their vibe or not Twitch community HATES change though.So everyone will complain ? Some Redditors have raised questions about whether something like this can help new . Their point is that people mostly go to new streamers through word of mouth, i.e., when they see another streamer in a collab, hear about them from their favorite streamer, or when their streamer raids another streamer. Some even said they let YouTube "discover new streamers" for them: A few actually thought that the change might make it worse for small streamers, as the fancy new Browse page will end up promoting existing well-established streamers: Reddit comment about new Update (Image via LiveStreamFails / Reddit) Some want the Amazon-owned platform to incorporate hover-preview rather than the click-to-preview option: The new update has the potential to allow more traffic to pass through the explore page than ever before. The key to increasing any traffic to a page is to increase interactivity, which increases the accessibility of the viewer to reach their desired destination. Plenty of people want to find new streamers to watch, and the fact that is willing to overhaul the 'Browse' page means they are working towards a solution. Read about your favorite creators only on & Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found