twitch.tv
This creates a sense of community and allows people to learn more about the creators.
Twitch is a streaming website where content creators come together to celebrate games, exclusive shows, crafts, and more. The platform allows people to interact with content creators in real-time. This creates a sense of community and allows people to learn more about the creators.
In 2011, the streaming company launched and focused on e-sports and video games. At the time, the site saw upwards of 3 million viewers per month. By 2014, they claimed to see peak viewership at 20 million per month. In 2014, Amazon bought the streaming company.
It's unquestionable that Twitch has revolutionized how people game. Now, even casual players can stream and succeed by doing so. Viewers can preview games they would like to try and watch demos of before taking the plunge to make a purchase. The streaming site also does a wonderful job of fostering community in the gaming world.
Website Design
Overall, Twitch provides an enjoyable experience for users.
I have found that Twitch is one of the best designed streaming services I have seen. They do a wonderful job of theming the website without making navigation difficult. The logo is an appealing purple and black text that says "Twitch." Overall, Twitch provides an enjoyable experience for users.
Upon first inspection, the website menus are a lot to take in. However, upon further inspection it is quite easy to get around the layout of the streams and channels. Once you create an account your home page will be modified to your personal preferences. I have discovered some amazing streamers by checking my recommended category!
The two viewing styles for the Twitch dashboard are the clean and crisp white background with purple accents, and the night mode.
Content
Twitch content is abundant. There are so many streams to watch, sometimes it is difficult to determine where to start. Once you create an account, you can adjust your preferences so that your home feed displays streams that are of interest to you.
In one corner of the stream, you will find people who are frequently playing video games. There are almost constant live streams going for the more popular video games like Fortnite, World of Warcraft, Dead By Daylight, and more. At any time of the day, including the wee hours of the morning, someone is online playing.
Another facet of Twitch is the gaming community. Dungeons and Dragons themed channels host streams of their sessions. Magic: The Gathering is another popular tabletop game that sees a lot of play from viewers. Besides the paper format, Magic is also visible in the video game forms of Magic Online and Arena. Another tabletop game that is streamed is Pathfinder.
Crafts and slice of life chatting streams are available on Twitch. Cosplayers stream their process of making their characters, and also do some in character videos, sometimes. There are also many artists and crafters that stream their processes. The Just Chatting section features people just hanging out and talking with their followers about their day and other topics.
Desktop & Mobile Accessibility
The desktop browser version of this website is amazing. Twitch put a lot of thought into how viewers and streamers experience the site, and it results in an enjoyable experience that's on par with the best content creation websites. It's far superior to any other source of entertainment available.
The mobile browser is basically a scaled-down version of the desktop browser. The screen goes straight to a welcome header and recommended live feeds. The sidebar for recommended channels is collapsed in this mode. The top menu is simplified even more and allows users to toggle between the home feed and categories. The search bar is in clear view. At the top, a pop-up prompts users to open the app.
Finally, the settings tab.
The app is another great experience. The format is tweaked to optimize the viewing experience. The loading screen is a nice purple background with the Twitch logo. The top menu is notifications, social media, and the search bar. The bottom landing page is the following: first, the discover tab followed by the browse tab. Finally, the settings tab.
Positives
This is a wonderful option for people who cannot afford to pay for streaming services. Additionally, Twitch is easy to use. Anyone can start streaming without any prior experience.
There are so many great things about Twitch, the streaming service! One amazing feature is that it's free to watch most content. This is really helpful for people who can't afford to pay for streaming services, or don't have time to learn how to stream properly. Additionally, Twitch is easy to use which makes it accessible to anyone, regardless of their experience level.
Some streaming websites offer subs for a small fee that allow viewers to access more features to interact with the streamer and other viewers. The biggest appeal of these websites is that viewers can watch the stream in real-time and react in comments sections. Being able to personally connect with someone who is playing a game that you love or doing a craft that you can relate to is an important part of our internet-obsessed culture today. Twitch offers the best version of this experience.
The amount of streaming options is incredible. There is a wide variety to choose from. Even if you find a category you like, there are thousands of streamers to choose from to watch. If your favorite streamer goes offline, not a problem. There are usually plenty more online playing, so you may find another streamer you enjoy.
The website design is another great aspect of Twitch. The webpage, mobile browser, and application are all very sleek and easy to use. The navigation system is flawless. The branding the Twitch team has worked so hard to promote is very clear. The signature color of blue and the logo are unmistakable and Twitch is a household name that people instantly recognize.
Negatives
As far as negatives go, there are not many. The website is in great shape and there are only a few minor issues that I could mention. Most of the issues can be fixed easily, and they're not a big deal.
If you're new to streaming content creation websites such as Twitch, it can be confusing and overwhelming at first. The website's layout is well-organized, making it easy to find what you're looking for, but it can be easier if you spend more time getting acquainted with the site's symbols.
Many people have complained that Twitch is too restrictive with their bans, specifically targeting females if they are seen as being too lewd. I have seen numerous complaints on Twitter about this, and most of the time the streamers are well within the guidelines but they get banned nevertheless. It can be financially detrimental to cut off a streamer who is making money from their streaming, but hopefully in the future this problem will be resolved.
Improvements Needed
There are not many issues that need to be improved on Twitch. The only issue that I would say needs to be resolved is the banning. If there were a more reasonable approach to the bannings instead of just cutting the streamer off directly, that would be much better. That solution would likely require too many staff members though, so I don't have a great solution to this issue but hopefully, someone on the Twitch team does or is thinking of a good one. This is a minor issue in the grand scheme of things.
Summary
Overall, Twitch is a great website with great mobile designs. The navigation of the webpage is easy to follow and you will get hooked in no time watching entertainers play through games.
I have mostly positive things to say about Twitch. I found that any of the negative things I had to say were very closely scrutinized in order to come up with them. Twitch has taken the internet by storm since its launch in 2014 and continues to be the front-runner among competitors. I would definitely recommend this website to anyone who enjoys gaming, crafting, and socially interacting with other people.
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