Adding comments to your YouTube videos can foster community engagement and interaction with your audience. Here’s how you can do it:
### On Your Own Videos:
1. **Sign In**: Log into your YouTube account.
2. **Go to YouTube Studio**: Click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "YouTube Studio."
3. **Select Content**: In the left menu, click on "Content."
4. **Choose the Video**: Find the video you want to add comments to and click on it.
5. **Comments Tab**: On the video details page, select the "Comments" tab.
6. **Add Comment**: You can reply to comments from viewers or post your own, but if you're looking to add an official comment linked to the video, consider pinning a comment after viewers have commented.
7. **Pinning a Comment**: If you want to ensure your comment is seen by all viewers, you can find your comment (or write a new one), click on the three dots next to it, and select "Pin." This keeps it at the top of the comments section.
### Engaging with Others' Comments:
1. **View Comments**: People can comment directly on your video. You can view these comments directly below the video on its YouTube page.
2. **Replying**: You can reply to others' comments by clicking "Reply" under their comment.
3. **Moderating**: You can manage comments through YouTube Studio by filtering for potentially inappropriate content or hiding specific comments.
### Commenting on Other Videos:
If you're looking to add comments on videos created by others:
1. **Open Video**: Navigate to the video you want to comment on.
2. **Scroll Down**: Below the video player, you’ll find the comment section.
3. **Type Your Comment**: Enter your comment in the text box.
4. **Post Comment**: Hit "Comment" or press Enter to publish your comment.
### Additional Tips:
- **Keep It Respectful**: Always be respectful and constructive in your comments to foster a positive community.
- **Engage With Your Audience**: Regularly check and reply to comments to cultivate relationships with your viewers.
- **Use Moderation Tools**: Utilize comment moderation features in YouTube Studio to maintain a healthy comment section.
YouTube continually updates its platform, so some options might change, but the above steps should guide you through the process of adding comments effectively.
