The Do's and Don'ts of Working With Developers - Stream Key Podcast Ep. 2
7In episode 2 of the Stream Key Podcast, we talk with Jens Erik Vaaler of Funcom and Whiteshadow001 about the Do's and Don't of what to do when looking to work with developers as a streamer.
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This week’s topic is about the Do’s and Don’ts of Working with Developers as a Streamer.
DO: Be Ambitious
One of the biggest tips I think broadcasters should know, is that you don’t have to be scared about contacting developers to ask about partnership opportunities. The worst that can happen is they say no! If you’re smart about your pitch, and have reasonable expectations, then feel free to reach out to your dream organizations. You never know what could happen!
DON’T: Be Desperate
While you should feel confident enough to reach out to developers, you need to be careful how you word your pitch. You don’t want to come off as someone who is desperate for the opportunity. Make a convincing case for yourself, but keep it concise. The worst thing you can do is make it seem like you don’t deserve the opportunity, because if you believe that, so will the developer.
DO: Your Research
When making your pitch, make sure you show the developer that you know their game or product. It’s extremely easy to tell the difference between someone who is really passionate about your product, versus someone who is just looking for freebies. Why are you the best candidate to represent this company?
DO: Make it Easy
Another important point to remember when looking to work with developers and other organizations, is to make it easy for them to see what you’re about. Be sure to include links to all the social sites you want to be considered, and also be sure that the email you are sending from is attached to those sites. The less work that the developer has to do to find out what you do, the better.
DON’T: Be Selfish
Perhaps the most important part of your pitch is to consider what you can offer the developer. Many streamers get caught up in how a beta key or a free product could help them add status to their streams, but don’t stop to consider what they can give in return to the developers. If you don’t prove to the developer that they can get some sort of return on investment, they won’t want to work with you. It’s as simple as that.
DO: Think Long-Term
Our last tip for broadcasters is to think beyond the near future in developer relationships. So, you just landed your first developer partnership - great! Don’t let it stop there. Continue to develop that relationship over time, and be sure to constantly think about ways in which you can help that developer in the future.
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