TikTok is a popular short-form video app that allows users to create and share 15 to 60 second videos. The platform has become known for its wide variety of content from dances, comedy sketches, viral challenges and more. One of the key interactive features of TikTok is the ability for viewers to ask questions and interact with creators.
TikTok has several built-in features that make Q&A easy and accessible. From simple comment questions to live streams, stitches, duets and dedicated Q&A profiles, TikTok provides creators multiple options to engage with their audience. The Q&A format creates a two-way conversation between creator and viewer that helps build community and loyalty. This article will explore the main ways users can ask questions and interact with creators on TikTok.
Asking Questions in Comments
One of the most straightforward ways to ask someone a question on TikTok is by commenting directly on their videos. When you leave a comment under a video, the creator will be notified and can respond if they choose. You can ask the creator a question about the specific video content, their area of expertise, or anything else you’d like to know.
For example, if you see a TikTok cooking video demonstrating a recipe, you could ask the chef a question in the comments about ingredient substitutions or cooking tips. Or on an educational science video, you might ask the creator to explain a concept in more detail. Comment questions are public, so the creator and others can see the discussion.
According to TikTok itself, “Commenting and engaging with creators opens up opportunities to make connections” (source). So don’t be shy about asking questions in comments to start meaningful conversations with your favorite creators.
Duet Feature
The Duet feature on TikTok allows users to create response videos to questions or challenges posed by other users. To make a Duet video responding to a question, follow these steps:
1. Find the video asking the question you want to respond to. Tap the ‘Share’ icon and select ‘Duet’.
2. Record your video responding to the question while the original video plays side-by-side. You can pause, trim and rearrange the original video.
3. Add any effects, sounds, captions etc. to enhance your response video.
4. Post the Duet video and it will appear together with the original video, allowing viewers to see the question and answer side-by-side.
Duet videos are a fun and engaging way to directly respond to questions asked on TikTok. It allows continuous back and forth conversation through video responses.
Stitch Feature
The Stitch feature on TikTok allows users to create follow-up videos to ask questions in response to another user’s video. To use the Stitch feature for asking questions:
1. When watching someone else’s video, tap the Share icon and select “Stitch.” This will open up a side-by-side video editor with the original video on the left.
2. Record your video asking a question related to the original video on the right side of the split screen. You can ask for more details, clarification, or further thoughts from the original video creator.
3. Optional – Use text, effects, filters etc. to customize your question video.
4. Post the stitched video. The original video creator will get notified that you stitched their content. Other viewers can also see both the original video and your question side-by-side.
The Stitch feature enables seamless question-asking since it shows the context of the original video. It’s a convenient way to start a conversation or gain more insight by querying the video’s creator directly via a creative, engaging video response.
Live Videos
One of the most popular ways to engage with your audience and answer questions on TikTok is through live videos. When you go live, your followers can join and comment in real-time. TikTok has a dedicated feature just for Q&As during live videos.
To start a live Q&A, simply tap the Q&A icon when you begin your live video. This will allow your viewers to submit questions that you can then answer during the broadcast. The questions will appear on the right side of your screen so you can easily see them and respond.
According to TikTok’s Creator Portal, using Q&A features in your live videos helps you better engage with your community in an interactive way [1]. It allows fans to ask questions and get them answered in real-time. You can also enable live gifting to incentivize viewers to ask questions.
Overall, going live and taking Q&A questions is an excellent way to create an engaging, two-way conversation with your audience on TikTok.
Profile Links
Another way people can ask you questions on TikTok is by putting a link in your profile that goes to a place where they can submit questions. Many popular TikTok creators will link their profile to a Google Form, website, or other platform where fans can submit questions.
You can include text in your TikTok profile that says something like “Click here to submit questions!” and links to a Google Form where people can enter their questions. This allows you to easily collect questions from your audience in one place outside of the TikTok app.
Once you’ve received questions through your linked platform, you can then create TikTok videos responding to and answering the questions you’ve received. This is an organized way to solicit questions from your audience and create content around what they want to know.
Just make sure if you link a Google Form or other external site in your TikTok profile, that you set up permissions so it’s not abused or spammed. With some thoughtful setup, profile links provide a streamlined way for your audience to ask questions for your next video.
Hashtags
Using hashtags is a common way people ask questions on TikTok. You can include hashtags like #askme, #ama (ask me anything), or #qanda (questions and answers) in your captions or comments to invite people to ask you questions.
For example, a TikTok creator might make a video saying “I’m here to answer your questions! Ask me anything in the comments using #ama.” This signals to viewers that they can ask the creator questions by commenting with the #ama hashtag.
Some additional popular Q&A hashtags are #advice, #help, #curious, #tellmeaboutyourself, #gettoknowme, and #ask. Using these hashtags allows you to target viewers who are looking to ask questions and learn more about you or a certain topic.
You can also create your own unique Q&A hashtag like #askbob or #questionsforashley. This helps organize the questions people ask you so you can easily find them. Hashtags are searchable on TikTok, so using Q&A tags makes it easy for interested users to discover your question-asking videos.
Making Request Videos
One way you can ask for questions on TikTok is by making request videos. You can post a video asking your followers to ask you questions on a particular topic. For example, you may say “Ask me questions about my morning routine” or “Give me some assumptions about my personality to react to.” This encourages your audience to actively engage and submit questions in the comments that you can feature in a future video where you answer them.
Request videos are a popular format on TikTok because it allows creators to crowdsource ideas and content. It provides an interactive way to engage the audience. Fans enjoy submitting questions and seeing you answer them in a follow-up video. You can prompt questions by asking viewers to comment specific types of questions or assumptions. The request gives followers guidance while still allowing creative freedom.
To make an effective request video, it helps to give viewers clear instructions on what kind of questions you want and how you’ll select them. For example, tell them if you’re looking for funny questions, personal questions, assumptions about your life, questions about a specific topic, etc. Let them know if you’ll be answering in a future video or a live stream. Giving clear direction typically leads to more relevant and thoughtful question submissions.
Overall, request videos are a great way to generate content ideas and get your audience involved. Asking questions gives followers a sense of contribution and community. It also provides you with a wealth of topics and angles to cover in your content. Just make sure to give clear guidance in your initial request video to shape the types of questions you receive.
Challenges
One popular way creators get questions on TikTok is through question challenges, where they prompt viewers to ask them questions in the comments using a specific hashtag for the challenge. Some examples of popular question challenges on TikTok include:
- The TikTok Question Challenge – creators ask viewers to comment questions for them to answer in a future video using the hashtag #tiktokquestionchallenge (source).
- The TikTok Question Challenge Yes or No – similar to the above but focused on yes or no type questions using #tiktokquestionchallengeyesorno (source).
- The Silly Question Challenge – prompting silly, funny, or random questions using #sillyquestionchallenge (source).
These question challenges allow creators to easily prompt questions from their audience and generate engagement. Viewers enjoy participating and getting their questions answered or seeing the creator’s reactions.
Conclusion
TikTok offers several ways for users to ask questions directly to creators. The most straightforward is via comments on videos, allowing for back-and-forth discussions. Duets and stitches also facilitate engagement, enabling creators to respond to questions or requests through reaction videos. Going live presents another opportunity for real-time interaction through the chat. Hashtags and profile links in bios provide channels for users to submit questions or make requests. Challenges prompt participation and curiosity from audiences.
In summary, actively encourage questions and participation from your followers. Respond to comments, duets, stitches, and live chat promptly and thoroughly. Make it easy for people to find you through hashtags, links, and requests. Consider launching challenges to spark engagement. Above all, foster an open dialogue with your community.
