CDawgVA’s journey from unknown YouTuber to top Twitch streamer
CDawgVA, also known by his real name of Connor Colquhoun, is an established content creator and voice actor on both YouTube and Twitch, becoming known for their manga and anime content and voiceover work for video game characters and anime shows.
Starting YouTube
CDawgVA created his YouTube channel in 2016 and began posting manga and anime-related videos, starting by uploading footage focusing on anime conventions held in the UK that proved highly successful and inspired him to continue creating more content.
How CDawgVA found his niche and built his following
CDawgVA found that his niche content drew in an audience and built his following. Additionally, voiceover work allowed him to generate additional income.
CDawgVA decided to test out streaming via Twitch in 2018 and found he enjoyed engaging with viewers live and demonstrating more of himself while engaging directly with his fans in real-time.
CDawgVA had around 100 viewers for each stream when he first began streaming regularly on Twitch. However, as his viewership has steadily grown, his success can be attributed to consistency and building an audience-friendly atmosphere for his viewers.
CDawgVA’s approach to building a positive and inviting community
“The community that we have built is very positive and inviting, which I think is vitally important,” CDawgVA stated during their interview. “I want people who come into my streams to feel welcome as part of something bigger.”
Challenges on the Path to Recovery
Though CDawgVA has experienced great success with his company, he still faces difficulties. Burnout is common within content production industries; CDawgVA had to deal with initial backlash over his content in its early days which taught him about knowing his audience and being mindful of what they read or watch.
CDawgVA has overcome its difficulties to become increasingly popular and broaden its audience. He has participated in voiceovers for anime as well as video games. Furthermore, he will continue streaming and producing content for his viewers.
CDawgVA stated, “My passion lies with creating content and making people happy – my aim.”
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