Question 1

What insights can I get from comments?

Accepted Answer

Content ideas (questions asked), pain points, feature requests, audience demographics hints, engagement patterns, and competitive mentions.

Question 2

How do I find common questions in comments?

Accepted Answer

Export comments, filter for question marks, and group similar questions. These reveal content gaps you can address.

Question 3

Can I identify my most engaged viewers?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Sort by users with most comments. These super-fans are candidates for community building or testimonials.

Question 4

How do I track comment trends over time?

Accepted Answer

Export comments from videos posted at different times. Compare themes, sentiment, and engagement levels.

Question 5

What metrics should I track?

Accepted Answer

Comment volume, reply rates, question frequency, sentiment ratio, spam percentage, and engagement timing (when comments come in).

Question 6

How do I find content ideas in comments?

Accepted Answer

Look for: "Can you make a video about...", frequently asked questions, and topics that spark discussion threads.

Question 7

Can I analyze competitor comments?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Extract comments from competitor videos to understand their audience's interests and pain points.

Question 8

What tools help analyze comment data?

Accepted Answer

Excel/Sheets for basic analysis, Python (pandas) for deeper analysis, and visualization tools like Tableau for patterns.

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