YouTube is one of the most popular video-sharing websites and allows users to create, share and comment on videos. Comments can be liked and disliked by viewers and can also be replied to by the video creator themselves. In addition, the video creator can “pin” a single comment that will appear at the top of the comment section for all viewers to see.
YouTube’s comment section has long been considered the cesspool of the internet – more vile, rude, and hate filled than most other platforms out there. While there are a lot of people who enjoy the community and interaction that happens in the YouTube comments, many others find it to be toxic and overwhelming.
If you’re one of the latter, here are some tips for cleaning up your YouTube comments and making them a more positive place to be.
1. Edit and Delete Comments
We all make mistakes in our haste or when we’re under pressure, but a quick edit can save a cringe-worthy mistake from making your YouTube profile look less than professional. If you’re embarrassed about a comment you posted on a video, you can easily edit it by returning to the video watch page where your comment appears (steps above) and clicking the three vertical dots to the right of it. Select Delete and the comment will be permanently removed from YouTube’s site.
You can also click the Edit option to change the text of your comment. If you’re happy with how your comment turned out, click Save and the word (edited) will be added next to your original post.
2. Use Canned Responses
If you’ve got a lot of repetitive or common questions in your YouTube comments, use a tool like TubeBuddy to add a template response. This will save you time and help you stay on topic when interacting with your audience.
3. Answer Questions
If there are specific questions you’re regularly asked in your YouTube comments, make sure to answer them in the form of a question at the end of your videos. This can be a great way to keep the conversation going and drive engagement on your channel. If you are unsure of how to answer a question, try using a Google search or YouTube’s Help Center for advice.
4. Watch and Read Comments
If your videos are getting a lot of comments, consider turning on the “Watch and Read” feature to have viewers’ comments automatically appear as soon as they’ve been uploaded. This will help you catch them while they’re still fresh and prevent the need for moderation.
5. Report Inappropriate Comments
If a viewer leaves a comment that violates YouTube’s Community Guidelines, you can report it using the button on the top right of the video page. Be sure to check the guidelines carefully before reporting any comments, and remember that if a video is reported multiple times in a short period of time it may be removed from the site entirely. youtube comments
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