If you want to push your livestreams, focus on the things YouTube actually rewards right now:
• Strong thumbnails + titles (even for livestreams)
• Going live consistently at the same time
• Talking early in your stream so YouTube hears activity
• Engaging viewers immediately (polls, questions, reactions)
• Posting shorts that link back to your livestreams, this is one of the fastest ways to pull fresh viewers in.
Also, joining niche communities (Discords, subreddits, FB groups) related to your content helps a lot. You don’t have to “promote,” just be active so people naturally check out your channel.
And yes, Tons of creators run faceless channels. Many prefer collaboration because it helps them grow without showing their faces. If you’re looking to connect, just mention what niche you’re in (gaming, finance, podcasts, reactions, AI content, etc.) and people with similar interests will usually reach out.
Keep it simple, consistent, and visible. That’s what pushes livestreams the fastest.