Raids on YouTube: What are raids and how to conduct them
What are raids
A raid on YouTube is usually called a “raid,” so to speak, of viewers and subscribers from a popular streamer on the live broadcast of a little-known streamer. Because of this, the counter on the stream adds a certain number of viewers. Thanks to this, you can observe the funny reaction of a little-known streamer to high activity in the chat, to a larger number of viewers, and thereby entertain your audience.
But this can also be done for advertising purposes. Streamers agree on a raid in advance, and thereby attract a new audience to the second channel.
To raid YouTube, you will need the following steps:
1. Prepare a list of channels: Before starting a raid, make a list of channels that you want to raid. These could be your friends' channels or other lesser-known channels that you want to help.
2. Determine the date and time: Select the date and time when you want to conduct the raid. Usually raids are organized in advance so that participants can prepare and get ready for the right time.
3. Spread the word about the raid: Share information about the upcoming raid with other users. To do this, you can use social networks, communities, forums and other platforms. Tell people the purpose of the raid, the date and time of the raid, and the list of channels you want to raid.
4. Organize a stream or spend time together: during a raid, you can organize a stream on your channel and invite raid participants to it.
5. Interact with Participants: During the raid, actively communicate with participants, respond to their comments, ask questions and create a fun and friendly atmosphere.
6. Don't forget about ethics: When conducting a raid, remember mutual respect and follow YouTube rules. Don't spam chat, dominate other people's comments, or use inappropriate language.
What conclusions can we draw?
A raid can have both positive and negative sides. Among the advantages can be noted:
Increasing popularity: Raids help attract new viewers to the stream.
Community Building and Expansion: Raids allow you to bring together multiple streamers and their communities.
Supporting Lesser-Known Streamers: Raids are often used to support lesser-known streamers, allowing them to gain more exposure and thus increase their audience.
Of the minuses:
Negative comments: Raids may be accompanied by negative comments or spam from some raid participants. This can negatively affect the atmosphere of the stream and the streamer's mood.
Amateurism: Most often, raids are carried out without the consent of the recipient, which can cause absurd situations and inconvenience for the streamer.
Chat Overload: A raid with a large number of viewers can lead to a lot of chat congestion, making communication between viewers and streamers difficult.
Overall, YouTube raids are an effective tool for promoting and uniting streamers.
I hope this information helps you successfully organize successful and fun YouTube raids. See you again!