Published onFebruary 22, 2026Why High-Effort Streams Fail on TikTok: The 'Over-Production' Trap (2026)tiktok-livesmall-streamersgrowth-strategyeffort-vs-rewardproduction-qualitySpent $2,000 on a setup but getting 0 views, while a guy eating cereal gets 10k? You're stuck in the 'Uncanny Valley' of TikTok Live. Here's why looking too professional hurts your reach, and where to actually put your effort.