Alerts are huge part of the interactivity on your stream. They are a visual element that pops up when something is triggered, usually by a viewer.

Stream alerts and Twitch alerts are important because they are usually the result of someone supporting your stream and content. Subscriptions, donations, follows, bits and more can all be showcased by using alerts.

Not only are they an interesting visual element that your viewers will want to see appear again and again, they also offer a couple of key things for a busy streamer who is playing or creating live on stream. They offer instant acknowledgement when someone has supported you, showing gratitude and recognition - and they do this by displaying the animation and the viewer name out there in a big display for all to see. The result of using stream alerts is viewers will want to see more - more animations, especially high-intensity ones, more recognition by you directly, more attention. And they will keep supporting you to do this.

Stream widgets are an excellent stream tool that many people miss out on, and they should be using!

What gets overlooked the most is they are an information and time saving tool as well as an engagement and income generator. Widgets give your viewers a heads up about what is happening on stream as soon as they arrive - they can see your goals for the day clearly depicted on your widget, whether that be new subs, countdown timers, now playing, events, chat or more. This saves you time explaining and encourages them to get involved as soon as they join. They're a UI inside a UI.

Stream widgets also tempt viewers into interaction, by helping you reach the goals you have presented for the day. If that's a follow goal, a donation goal, or simply a goal that requires them to use a command in chat. All of this either earns you income or bolsters viewer retention, even throughout downtime.

A professional looking widget that interacts with your audience and the game you are playing will also give you an edge of professionalism and cement the high-quality stream brand you are creating.