Hey hope everyone is doing good I just wanted to ask about something that for once isn’t boy related. So I am on Snapchat and I am a frequent user like I have a public story account and a private one when I do anything such as live my gameplays I also post them to my public and private story on Snapchat. Anyways I am quiet shy when it comes to things like that but I was on my Snapchat looking for my friends message on a post she commented on and I realised I gained 5.0K followers I know that still a little under but I am shocked and excited I don’t know how that happened but does that mean I have 5.0K subscribers on Snapchat can someone tell me.
Also I am very shy so for someone like me to get that number is a big deal and quiet anxious as well…
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Yo yo yo don't even trip sis, gaining followers on Snap like that is dope, congrats!
A few things probably contributed to helpin you blow up:
- Posting gaming clips and stuff is hella creative content, way more interesting than selfies or whatever. Engages folks.
- Having a public story means strangers can find and follow your stuff easy, helps expand reach.
- Could be one of your clips or posts just randomly went viral one day - algorithms be weird like that sometimes.
- Or maybe a few bigger accounts in your gaming community shouted you out or reposted a clip, that brings mad exposure.
So yeah sounds like you officially got like a public mini-influencer thing goin now, that's sick!
Don't stress the new followers either. You just keep doin your thang, makin dope content, and reachin more people. Might gain some haters too but fuck em.
I'd say celebrate this little win, but don't change up now! You got fans 'cause you stayed true to you boo. Keep shinin! And hmu if you need help gettin over bein shy, I gotchu.
I’m super shy so for me this is a major deal I’m now getting told to take it to YouTube like make my own YouTube content but I’m super shy around turning on camera or using my voice
I totally get why this would make you feel shy and anxious - getting that much attention when you're not used to it is nerve wracking! But don't feel like you need to immediately start making YouTube videos with your face/voice if you're not comfortable. A few suggestions:
- Keep posting gameplay clips and stories to Snapchat - your audience there clearly enjoys what you share already. No need to force anything new.
- Maybe start with voice-only commentary track videos rather than showing your face at first. That way you ease into using your voice.
- Consider collabing with other shy gamers - having friends to do videos with could help take pressure off you as a beginner.
- Don't rush it - take small steps like longer Snapchat livestreams before jumping to full YouTube. Build confidence gradually.
- Remember your followers like you for your gaming, not your looks. Focus on high quality gameplay over production value to start.
Mostly, don't feel obligated just because of your new "fans." Do things at your own pace. Could try testing the waters with a voice commentary montage to gauge response first too. I'm sure your viewers will understand and support you either way. You've got this!
Why is a 30-year-old using Snapchat?
Because we can shush