{"id":4186,"date":"2022-03-08T14:57:34","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T09:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/?p=4186"},"modified":"2025-06-04T18:22:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T12:52:27","slug":"8-ways-to-get-more-comments-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/8-ways-to-get-more-comments-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Get More Comments on YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>More comments mean a good omen for your channel. YouTube favors videos with more comments as they have a higher engagement rate. Moreover, interacting with your viewers builds bonds and helps grow your YouTube community. So, here are a few tips to help turn your comment section into an active hub for your audience.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h6><strong>LEAVE FIRST-COMMENT<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Pave the path by pinning your comment to the top. People are more likely to respond to and interact with your comment if you start a conversation. Pin your comment to the top so they can respond and keep the conversation going.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4235\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4235\" style=\"width: 688px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4235\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08154116\/Screenshot-126-300x95.png\" alt=\"Get More Comments on YouTube\" width=\"688\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08154116\/Screenshot-126-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08154116\/Screenshot-126.png 597w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get More Comments on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h6><strong>ASK QUESTIONS<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your viewers need a reason to comment on your videos. Come up with creative ways to get their attention.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask them questions like <strong>\u201cWhat do you think about this?\u201d<\/strong> and<strong> \u201cWhat is your take on this?\u201d<\/strong>. For example, if you&#8217;re making a daily life vlog, ask them what their typical day looks like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Every DISNEY FAN Ever\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wX3FcVNdAWI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4237\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4237\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4237\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08154930\/Screenshot-129-300x115.png\" alt=\"Get More Comments on YouTube\" width=\"480\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08154930\/Screenshot-129-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08154930\/Screenshot-129.png 439w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get More Comments on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Spark a debate in your comment section by asking them for their take on a topic related to your video. Ideas and opinions may differ and the conversation will keep ongoing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Making My Own KARDASHIAN Glam Room on a BUDGET!! *closet tour*\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y0NbxoTgQl4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4240\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08155523\/Screenshot-131-300x119.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08155523\/Screenshot-131-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08155523\/Screenshot-131.png 305w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask for their opinion. Involve them in a subject. For example, if you\u2019re making a gaming video, ask them for different methods they use to achieve a particular goal.<\/li>\n<li>Ask for ideas. Ask them what changes they\u2019d like to see in your videos. Make content according to what they wish to see. For example, if you\u2019re an artist, ask them for a music video inspiration, and so on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c.tenor.com\/0NvxN_S9IpQAAAAC\/donald-duck-what-do-you-want.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h6><strong>GIVE A SHOUTOUT<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Shoutouts are one of the best ways to engage with viewers. Give a shoutout to your loyal viewers by thanking them for commenting on your videos. Feature a screenshot of a random comment along with their username. This will further encourage them to return and repeat the action. Read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/28\/youtube-shout-outs-the-best-way-to-engage-viewers\/\">how to use shoutouts to engage viewers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h6><strong>Q&amp;As<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Q&amp;A videos involve viewers&#8217; participation and help them get to know you better. These videos can be about personal queries or brand and content-related questions. So, invite viewers to bombard you with questions in the comment section. Create an entire video devoted to answering their queries.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Super Fantabulous Q&amp;A\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/czZ3PvbVZow?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h6><strong>CONTESTS AND GIVEAWAYS<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Contests and Giveaways benefit both you and your viewers. To encourage viewer involvement, host weekly contests, and giveaways for lucky commenters on your videos.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Use Giveaways To Grow your YouTube Subscribers\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0bSz2gBmMkI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h6><strong>REPLICATE BEST-PERFORMED CONTENT<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Use analytics to find out which of your past videos garnered the most interaction and make similar videos. Find out what caught their interest and try to replicate it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Analytics in YouTube Studio\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J1t34uTT0iA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h6><strong>COMMENT ON OTHER CREATORS&#8217; CHANNELS<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Look for other creators in your field and comment on their videos. Leave a witty, funny, and reply-worthy comment on their videos. This will get you noticed, encourage them to return the favor, and drop a comment on your video.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4242\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08155851\/Screenshot-135-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"534\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08155851\/Screenshot-135-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08155851\/Screenshot-135.png 616w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h6><strong>REPLY<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Always respond to viewers&#8217; comments. People like to be acknowledged and when you respond to comments, you encourage them to come back and express their thoughts. Be real, friendly, and welcoming with them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4244\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08160103\/logan-3-300x126.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"507\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08160103\/logan-3-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08160103\/logan-3.png 615w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your comment section should be an interactive space for viewers. So, here are a few more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/13\/9-hacks-to-get-more-comments-on-your-youtube-channel\/\">hacks<\/a> for enlivening it. Follow these tips to boost your engagement rate.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Interested in getting your YouTube channel seen by a huge audience?<\/em> Get started here:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/\"> <strong><em>www.flintzy.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More comments mean a good omen for your channel. YouTube favors videos with more comments as they have a higher engagement rate. 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