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Tips for scoring the most likes on a YouTube comment
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A top YouTube comment is a comment that has received the greatest number of likes on a video. It also can be a comment that the creator pinned to the top of their video's comment section. Though it may sound simple, getting your comment to trend and hit the top requires strategy, which will be outlined throughout this article.
Ways to Get a Top YouTube Comment
- Point out an easter egg or something in the background of the video.
- Give the video and/or its creator some praise.
- Make a joke, a pun, or reference a meme.
- Supply more information or add a personal anecdote.
- Ask for a thumbs up (but give a reason).
Steps
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How to Get a Top YouTube Comment
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Find a popular video. The video must be popular enough that it has at least a few hundred thousand views, but not so many that the video itself is no longer rising. You need to leave space for the video itself to grow.
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Watch the whole video. Take note of anything like which you would be willing to comment on.Advertisement
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Check the comments. If you see a comment that is gaining a lot of popularity, reply to that comment with something witty. Your comment could get lots of likes, too.
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Add to the discussion with a useful comment. Useless comments rarely hit the top. Remember that whatever you are saying is something people will want others to see.
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Remember that getting a popular comment doesn't happen every time. Getting likes is mostly luck. Bad timing can render even the most useful comment a bottom comment. Always remember that for something to trend, you have to be lucky enough for it to strike a chord amongst the viewers, and you must be persistent.
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Section 2 of 3:
What to Write to Get a Top Comment
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Talk about a background scene in the video that few (if any) people noticed. If you can point out something funny or interesting, people will be more likely to thumbs up and reply to your comment. Make sure to include a timestamp so people can jump right to that point in the video.
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Point out an easter egg in a game or movie trailer. If the game or movie is a sequel, you could make a viral comment by pointing out any fun easter eggs that you notice. Make sure to include a timestamp so other watchers can view this timestamp as well.
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Praise the video and/or its creator. If you especially liked or resonated with a video, write a sincere and thoughtful comment about why you like it or how it helped you. Other users may like the comment if they agree, and the creator may even reply or pin the comment.
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Make a (nice) joke about the video content. Avoid being rude or offensive. If you've been watching this YouTube channel for a while, bring up an inside joke from a past video if it applies to the current video. Other long-time fans may find it funny and will interact with your comment.
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Make a punny comment. A pun can become a massively popular comment, especially if it's clever or funny. Make a pun based on the video's title or something the YouTuber says in the video for the best results.
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Reference a meme. If something that happens in the YouTube video reminds you of a meme, make a comment about it! For the best chance at writing a top comment, reference a recent and/or topical meme, if possible. Avoid super old memes, because some users might not get the joke.
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Supply additional information. If the YouTube video is more informational than entertaining, you may be able to provide some additional information or anecdotes. For example, if a video is about visiting Japan and you live in Japan, you might comment some travel tips, places to go, or correct some myths that some people have about visiting your country.
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Ask for a thumbs up. While this isn't very subtle, you can ask for a thumbs up to get a top comment. The key is to add a reason for a reader to click the thumbs up button. Some examples include "Thumbs up if you're going to buy this game on day one!" or "Like this comment to show your appreciation for [the YouTuber's name]."
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QuestionMy comment has no thumbs up, but it's still a top comment. How is this possible?Community AnswerYou probably clicked on a link provided by Youtube to your comment. Check your URL, and if it's longer than usual, that's probably it. You can make any comment show as a top comment if you click on the time it was posted, shown beside the commenter's nickname.
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QuestionWhat if it's a music video?RubyTop AnswererYou can still follow the steps in this article. Think of an original comment. Don't copy other people's comments. Say something interesting and unique. Avoid asking for likes or stating what year you are watching the video as people usually find those comments annoying. Consider saying something funny relating to the video as these usually get rated well. Comments about how the song affects you or a memory of the song usually get highly rated as well.
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QuestionMy comments get pushed down to the bottom. Why does this happen, even if they get likes?RubyTop AnswererAlthough they appear invisible, dislikes can affect this. It could possibly be pushed to the bottom from dislikes. Sometimes newer comments make their way up to the top so people get a chance to see them.
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Tips
- Have a clean and likable sense of humor. Don't make discriminative jokes.Thanks
- Remember that for something to trend, people not only have to like it, but even see it in the first place.Thanks
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- Try not to offend others when commenting. Think carefully about what you want to say. If what you write makes you question whether or not it's offensive, it's probably best not to write it.
- Short, one-sentence comments might get the most likes. Try to avoid using overused comments (like "first") unless you can't think of an original joke.
- If you're watching a scary video, say something along the lines of "Welcome to the comments section! You're safe here!"
- Try to comment on recent videos. Commenting on older videos might not get you a ton of views
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Warnings
- Don't use strong language, especially if it insults someone. Use asterisks if you have to.Thanks
- Try to comment on a video shortly after it is posted. This way, more viewers will see your comment since there will not be many at the time. This will be especially effective on rising videos.Thanks
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