The Difference Between Twitch Affiliates and Partners
By: Lvlup Dojo
Tags: Twitch, Streaming, Esport, Videogames

Twitch Affiliate Invitation Email

Ever since all this hubbub about Twitch Affiliates started, we’ve been seeing a lot of questions surrounding the new revenue stream for broadcasters.

Can Twitch affiliates make money streaming? What’s the difference between a Twitch Partner and Twitch Affiliate? Or simply, what Is a Twitch Affiliate?

At it’s core, streaming is a good time, it allows you to do what you love from the comfort of your home, and interact with other gamers/streamers that have the same interests as you. But if you are trying to take your hobby to the next level and become a full time streamer, don’t be naïve. It requires dedication, commitment, and hard work in order to be successful.

Of all the streaming platforms out there, (Mixer, Hitbox, YouTube Gaming etc.) Twitch is undoubtedly the largest live broadcasting platform in the world for all types of streamers. However, with over one million monthly broadcasters, if you are a small-mid sized streamer, it has become difficult to takes steps towards the much sought after Twitch partnership. This is why Twitch has announced its new Affiliate program.

The program serves as an effort to recognize the dedication and hard work of small - medium sized streamers by giving them the incentive to continue following their passion- while opening up the opportunities to earn some serious money.

We’ve had some of our LVLUP Dojo members see huge success in the Affiliate Program, ItsSkitz has only been an affiliate for a couple weeks and already has over 200 subs (as of July 18th, 2017).

There have been a lot of questions and controversy surrounding the program’s release, so we caught up with Twitch Community Admin D1 to address some of those questions, discuss the program as a whole, and get the inside scoop on how you can join the program and start making some money on Twitch!

So let’s get into it…

The Twitch Affiliate Program in a nutshell

The Twitch Affiliate Program takes dedicated and qualified streamers and puts them one step closer toward making their passion a career. Affiliates may begin making money on Twitch as they build their audience and work toward the coveted status of Twitch Partner.

What makes a streamer qualified to participate in the Twitch Affiliate Program?

Any streamer having met the baseline criteria (outlined below) is eligible for the Twitch Affiliate Program:

· At least 500 total minutes broadcast in the last 30 days · An average of 3 simultaneous viewers or more over the last 30 days · At least 50 Followers · At least 7 broadcast days in the last 30 days

The main aim of the Twitch Affiliate Program is to expand the number of streamers on Twitch who use streaming as a means to generate revenue as well as give more people a chance to make their dreams of full-time streaming come true.

How will I know if I have been accepted into the program?

Once you have achieved and maintained the above broadcasting criteria, you will get an invitation via email from Twitch admin. Once you receive the email, there are only a few steps involved with activating your Affiliate account (which are outlined in the email). After you provide Twitch with the necessary information, it’s official, you can now begin conquering the world.

How do Affiliates make money on Twitch?

The Affiliate Program from Twitch allows eligible streamers to start earning income on Twitch while building their audience at the same time. It is an opportunity that aims to bridge the gap between the emerging streamer and Twitch Partners. Here’s how Affiliates can earn money streaming:

· Twitch Affiliates receive a subscribe button where viewers can pledge their allegiance and support to your channel.

· Affiliates can generate revenue by accumulating Bits.

· Affiliates will be able to track revenue from Bits on the Revenue tab of their Dashboard. They will receive 1 emoticon slot for their subscribers.

· Affiliates can earn revenue from game sales and in game items that originate from their channel page.

What are the differences between Twitch Partners and Affiliates?

While at their core, the Affiliates and Partners are essentially granted the same capabilities with their streaming, there are a few monetization options and badges of honor that Twitch withholds strictly for it’s partners. For example, Twitch Affiliates can receive bits. However only Twitch partners can have a verified chat badge.

The chart below covers what’s available to Partners vs. Affiliates in more detail.

Like this post? Be sure to share it with your fellow streamers and let them know the good word about the Twitch Affiliate Program.

Want to explore the different revenue streams that you can create through gaming?

If you are really serious about pursuing this opportunity, check out a LVLUP Dojo membership. We are the leading name in the industry for streamer growth. We invest in gamers to propel their careers and help turn a hobby into a career. The Dojo provides you the platform to grow towards becoming a Twitch Affiliate and start making money gaming. Along with growing and legitimizing eSports in mainstream media.