To make it simpler for content publishers to engage with viewers during livestreams, YouTube is adding a new "Live Q&A" option.
The prompt will show up in the conversation as a pinned message when Youtubers begin a Q&A.
The creators can then choose one of the viewers' queries and pin it so that viewers can see what the creator is responding to.
In the past, Youtubers have had to go through a torrent of live chat queries.
With the new functionality, queries will be presented in a structured manner that is simpler for creators to handle.
You can return to the regular live chat after the Q&A session is over.
According to a blog post on YouTube, "Live Q&A enables you organize and manage Q&A sessions in live chat during your broadcasts and Premieres directly from Live Control Room (LCR)."
"With Live Q&A, you may more quickly create a sense of community while answering a number of pertinent questions submitted by your viewers.
Alongside Live Polls, another fantastic tool for interacting with viewers of your stream, this option will be available.
According to YouTube, queries are arranged chronologically, with the most recent ones at the top.
There is no cap on the amount of questions that can be submitted, however after 200, the oldest questions on the list will be removed.
The same tools that enable authors to monitor live chat are used to manage questions submitted through Live Q&A. However, people with Manager or Editor channel access will be able to control the Q&A list, which entails seeing the questions list, choosing which questions to answer, and removing questions. Moderators cannot handle questions in Live Q&As.
The introduction of the new function coincides with YouTube's attempt to compete with Twitch and TikTok, the latter of which includes a separate Q&A tool specifically designed for livestreams.
The business has added additional capabilities to its livestream service as YouTube concentrates on competing with other platforms.
With the help of YouTube's Super Thanks function, users may give producers of a video one of four pre-set payments ranging from $2 to $50 in order to express their extra gratitude.
Additionally, the business offers creators a method to monetize their livestreams using Super Chat.
A Super Stickers option is also available for fans who wish to interact with and support their favorite creators.