Im currently only in my second week of streaming, but had spent a copious amount of time studying websites, youtube videos and other streams etc. I dont know if my growth is fast, but it's steady. 15 followers left with my 2.5 average to boost, which is increasing with every stream.

The biggest help has been just being chatty in other peoples streams for a while. Trying to just be myself, and become a familiar face around, then people see your name and think 'oh I've seen him around' 'that's that name I keep seeing pop up'. I've even had a few raids come through.

Other than that, just have notes with talking topics at hand so you always have things to fill the silence. Hope this helps, good luck!