7 Common Mistakes When Boosting YouTube Comments

Mistake 1-2: Not asking questions and asking the wrong question

The most common mistake is not asking anything from the audience. The viewer watches the video, likes it and exits; because he was not given a reason to comment. Asking one clear question at the end or in the middle of the video changes this.

The second mistake is to ask questions that are difficult to answer or are too general. 'What do you think?' A question like this won't move most viewers. Instead, 'Which would you prefer, A or B?' Ask concrete questions that can be answered with even one word, such as:

Mistake 3-4: Leaving comments unanswered

If a viewer comments and receives a response, they are more likely to comment again on the next video. Leaving comments unanswered will alienate the community. Responding, even briefly, to comments received especially in the first hours of the broadcast revitalizes the discussion.

The fourth mistake is to respond only to positive comments and ignore criticism. Thanking and explaining criticism written in a respectful language increases trust in your channel and encourages other viewers to express their opinions.

Mistake 5: Leaving the pinned comment blank

The pinned comment is the most visible area of the comment section. Leaving this field blank means not using the easiest tool at your disposal to start the conversation. You can write and pin a brief additional information about the video, a poll question, or a mini task for viewers.

It also works well to use the pinned comment for a different purpose in each video: you can ask a question in one video and ask viewers for suggestions for the next topic in another.

Mistake 6: Ignoring the blank comment section

People are afraid to walk into an empty room and be the first to speak; The situation is similar for the comments section. It is more difficult for the viewer to write the first comment on a video that has no comments. That's why initial momentum is important in new channels.

iGSub offers free comments, likes and subscriber support for your YouTube videos with just the video link, without requiring a password. This support can prevent the comment section from appearing completely empty, making it easier for real viewers to join the conversation. The main goal, though, is for the video itself to be worth talking about.

Mistake 7: Not producing controversial content

Some videos do not receive comments due to their nature: content that explains everything completely and leaves the viewer with no words. If you want to get comments, deliberately leave a controversial point in the video. A good example of this is stating your preference in a comparison and then asking the audience about their preference.

Additionally, mentioning viewers' comments in subsequent videos makes them feel seen. A section that begins with 'A viewer asked this in the last video' directly encourages new comments.

• Ask at least one concrete question in the video.
• Respond to comments in the first hours.
• Use the pinned comment actively.
• Mention previous comments in new videos.

Turning comments into content ideas

The comment section is not only a place for interaction, but also a free source of ideas. Frequently asked questions from the audience, unclear points and requests such as 'can you explain this too' can determine the subject of your next video. Regularly jotting these requests down in a list makes content planning easier.

When posting a video made with a viewer's suggestion, making it clear and thanking the person who made the suggestion shows the community that its voice has been heard. This approach encourages other viewers to share their opinions, turning the comment section into a self-reinforcing loop.

Finally, don't forget to monitor comments for moderation. Cleaning up comments containing spam, insults, and irrelevant links makes the comments section a more welcoming space for genuine viewers. The filtering and blocked words feature in YouTube Studio makes your job easier in this regard.

• Collect frequently asked questions in a list.
• Mention the viewer who made a suggestion in the video.
• Clean spam and insulting comments regularly.

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