GuidesOctober 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Stream Alerts: Types, Setup and Best Practices
How stream alerts work, which types exist (follower, sub, raid, bits), how to add them to OBS and how to keep them from getting annoying.
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Guides for streamers
Learn how to set up your stream, choose a platform and design your channel, with data from the official documentation.
DesignOctober 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Streamer Branding: Logo, Colors and Consistency
How to build your channel's brand: personality, a logo that reads small, a color palette and consistency across overlay, emotes, panels and banner.
DesignOctober 22, 2026 · 5 min read
How Much Does Stream Design Cost? What a Pack Includes
Which pieces a stream needs, what each Epik Streamer pack includes and what each piece costs a la carte, so you can decide with no surprises.
GuidesOctober 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Emote Sizes for Twitch, Kick and YouTube (2026)
Emote and badge sizes, formats and limits on Twitch, Kick and YouTube from their official help pages, plus tips to make them read in chat.
GrowthOctober 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Stream Clips for TikTok, Shorts and Reels: Guide
How to pull highlights from your streams and post them vertically on TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Reels, using Twitch and YouTube's official tools.
GuidesOctober 22, 2026 · 6 min read
OBS Settings for Streaming: 2026 Setup Guide
Set up OBS Studio step by step: resolution, FPS, CBR, bitrate and audio for Twitch, Kick and YouTube, based on each platform's official docs.
DesignOctober 22, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Make a Stream Overlay: Sizes and Mistakes
What a stream overlay is, which scenes it includes, what size to design it at for OBS and the mistakes to avoid so it doesn't cover your game or cam.
PlatformsOctober 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Twitch vs Kick vs YouTube for New Streamers
An honest Twitch vs Kick vs YouTube comparison: monetization requirements, sub revenue split, stream quality and clips, with official sources.