Are You Making the Most of Raids?
Raids are one of the most powerful features of live streaming.
Raids are one of the most powerful — and often underused — features of live streaming. Whether you're on Twitch, Kick, or YouTube, raiding isn't just about ending your stream with a bang. It's about building relationships, expanding your reach, and keeping the good vibes going even after you go offline.
So if you’ve just been clicking “Raid Now” and calling it a day, it’s time to rethink your strategy.
@streamroutine Are You Making the Most of Raids?
Here are 3 smart ways to make the most of every raid:
1. Hype It Up Before It Happens
One of the most common mistakes streamers make is waiting until the last second to announce a raid — or worse, not saying anything at all. The result? Viewers start dropping off before the raid even happens.
Instead, start hyping it up a few minutes before you end your stream:
Tell your chat who you’re raiding.
Share why you love their content.
Build excitement for the handoff.
Your community is way more likely to stick around if they know they’re about to meet someone cool. Bonus tip: create a fun raid message or emote spam to send the hype through the roof!
💡 StreamRoutine Pro Tip: Add a “raid hype” step into your end-of-stream routine so you never forget to set the tone.
2. Raid Out Before You Think You Need To
Here’s a sneaky truth: if you wait until the very end of your stream to raid out, you’re already losing people. A lot of viewers leave at the top of the hour, when it’s time to move on with their night.
Instead, wrap up 5–10 minutes earlier than usual.
This gives your audience time to:
Stick around for the raid
Get involved in chat
Actually watch the next creator you’re sending them to
It may feel like you're ending early, but you're actually making a more meaningful impact — and likely boosting your own raid retention rate.
3. Follow Up After the Raid
This is the #1 missed opportunity in most streamers’ raid strategy.
If you raid someone — or if someone raids you — don’t let that be the end of the connection. Follow up:
Drop into their stream next time they’re live
Say thank you
Keep the conversation going in DMs or socials
Some of the best collabs, friendships, and growth opportunities in streaming start with a raid. Don’t ghost on your chance to build something long-term.
💬 Use the Collaboration feature inside StreamRoutine to keep track of who you’ve raided or been raided by — and even get GPT-powered suggestions for how to follow up or start a collab.
Keep the Party Going with StreamRoutine 🎉
If you want to turn every raid into a growth opportunity — instead of a one-off moment — StreamRoutine can help. With features like:
Pre- and post-stream routines
Collaboration tracking
Chatbot support
Journaling & goal setting
You’ll have everything you need to raid with intention and build stronger community ties every time.
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