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| YouTube introduces a feature that simplifies managing live Q&A sessions |
YouTube introduced a new Q&A feature designed to make it easier for creators to interact with viewers during a live broadcast.
When creators start a Sean and Jim session, viewers receive a prompt within the chat in the form of a pinned message where they can ask a question in which the creator chooses what to pin so viewers know which question has been answered.
In the past, content creators had to sort through a large number of questions they received via live chat, but the new feature displays questions in an organized manner, making it easier for content creators to manage conversations. After the question-and-answer session, creators can return to the standard live chat.
The questions are listed in chronological order, with the first request at the top, YouTube said in a blog post. Although there is no maximum number of questions, after submitting more than 200 questions, the oldest question will not appear again in the list.
The site explains that questions submitted via live Q&A sessions are handled by the same system that allows content creators to monitor live chats.
Note that moderators cannot manage questions in a live Q&A session, but users with Manage and Edit permissions can manage the list of questions; h. You can view the list of questions and select questions to answer and delete.
The new feature comes as YouTube faces stiff competition from game streaming service Twitch and short video service Tik Tok, which offers Q&A during live broadcasts.
In an effort to compete with other platforms, YouTube has enhanced its live streaming offering with new features, in addition to introducing a "Super thank you" feature that allows viewers to give a special appreciation to a video from four paid content creators. would like. The amount is between $2 and $50.
The site also provides an opportunity to earn money with great posts. There is also a Super Stickers feature for fans who want to show their support and connect with their favorite creators.
Last week, YouTube announced plans to launch a new feature that would allow some content creators to invite guests to live broadcasts. Creators can initially share shows over the phone because the feature is not available in the desktop version of the site.