How to add the first comment to your post?
The First Comment feature allows you to schedule a comment to accompany your social media posts on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. This is a great way to extend the reach of your posts while keeping the main caption concise and focused.
Important!
The First Comment feature is currently only available for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
1. Instagram
- Instagram First Comment is only available for Instagram Business Profiles
- First-comment on Instagram is only supported for multiple images and single-video posts (through Instagram API.)
- Only available for Auto Publish posts - it is essential you select "Instagram API" while composing a post.
- Only a total of 30 hashtags can be used in the post caption and first comment.
- While posting hashtags, please consider Instagram community guideline
2. Facebook
- The first comment can only be published on a Facebook group when a Facebook page is configured as a publishing method for the Group from Facebook account settings.
- For Facebook, you can add a first comment for all allowed types of posts (that means text, images, and videos).
3. YouTube
- All videos except 'Private' and 'Made for Kids' are available. (YouTube does not allow comments on private videos and automatically disables comments on 'Made for Kids' videos).
4. LinkedIn
- Available for both LinkedIn Profile and Page.
Scheduling the First Comment:
- To create a post, click on Compose under Social Post.
- Choose the account you want to post to. Make sure it supports the first comment feature.
- Add a relevant caption and attach an image or video to your post.
- Click Add First Comment to schedule the comment that will be posted right after your main post.
- Tip: Save time by using Saved Hashtags. Click the
#symbol to quickly add hashtags to your first comment, boosting engagement and discoverability.
Important: To post the first comment on Instagram, set the publishing method to API. The First Comment feature for Instagram is supported with API integrations.
- Set the publishing schedule or click post now.
We hope this is helpful to you.
Let us know if you still have problems, and we'll help you! 😊
FAQs
Q1: Can I use the first comment feature on my personal Instagram accounts?
A: No, the first comment feature on Instagram is only available for Instagram Business Profiles.