This is how you create community posts on YouTube

Community contributions have become a valuable tool on YouTube to communicate with your subscribers and actively involve them in your content. In this guide, you will learn how to unlock and effectively utilize this feature to strengthen your community and intensify the dialogue with your viewers.

Key Insights

1. To unlock community contributions, you need at least 500 subscribers.
2. You can adjust the visibility of your posts and decide whether they are public or visible only to channel members.
3. In addition to text posts, you can add images, GIFs, and polls, as well as link existing videos.
4. Community contributions are an excellent way to promote your content and actively engage your viewers.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Check Requirements

Before you can create community contributions, you must ensure that you have reached the necessary number of subscribers. With at least 500 subscribers, you have the opportunity to actively use the feature. If you have reached this number, it may take a few days for the feature to be activated for you.

Step 2: Access the Community Tab

Once the feature is available, go to your YouTube channel. Click on your profile picture in the top right and select "My Channel." You should then see the "Community" tab between the options "Playlists" and "Channels." Click on it to view the different options for creating community contributions.

Step 3: Create a Post

In the "Community" section, you can create a new post. First, decide whether you want to make this post visible to all users or only to channel members. The option for channel members is particularly useful for offering exclusive content.

Step 4: Format Your Content

You have the option to write a text post. Here you can share information, updates, or important news. For example, you could inform your subscribers that a new video series is in preparation or that there will be no new content this week.

Step 5: Add Media

In addition to text, you can also upload up to five images or GIFs. This makes your posts more appealing and attracts more attention. For example, you could use a picture of your current project or a festive GIF for holiday greetings.

Step 6: Create Polls

A very interactive feature is the ability to create a poll in your community contributions. You can ask subscribers questions to which they can directly choose their answers. This promotes engagement and allows you to receive valuable feedback.

Step 7: Link Existing Videos

Another interesting aspect of community contributions is the ability to mention already published videos. If you have a new video that you want to promote, you can insert the link to it in your post. This way, new subscribers also get the chance to discover your other content.

Step 8: Publish Your Post

After you have created, formatted, and possibly added media to your post, it's time to publish it. Double-check all details; when you are ready, click the "Post" button, and your community contribution will be immediately visible!

Summary

In this guide, you have learned all the steps to successfully use community contributions on YouTube. Whether you want to share news with your viewers or actively involve them in polls, using this feature can significantly increase your engagement rate.