When you raid another streamer, you send your entire audience to their channel. This creates relationships that drive growth.
Why Raids Work
- Exposure — You appear in their chat
- Reciprocity — They'll likely raid you back
- Community crossover — Viewers discover similar streamers
- Algorithm signal — Shows engagement
Raid Strategy
- Raid similar-sized streamers — Same community tier
- Same games/content — Relevant audience crossover
- Consistent targets — Build real relationships
- Raid at end of every stream — Never just go offline
Finding Raid Targets
- Browse your game category
- Look for active chat (engaged audience)
- Similar viewer count (±50%)
- Join streamer Discord servers
Receiving Raids
When raided:
- Thank the raider immediately
- Welcome new viewers by name
- Have engaging content ready
- Use boosting to maintain numbers — streamhub.shop
Conclusion
Raids are free networking. Use them every stream. Build genuine relationships. Growth follows.