The Simple Trick That Gets More Comments on Every Social Media Post
If you’ve ever posted on social media and heard nothing but silence, you’re not alone. The truth is, most posts fail to get engagement because they don’t give people a reason to comment.
But what if there was a simple trick that made every post a conversation starter? A way to turn passive scrollers into active commenters—without begging for engagement?
The good news is, there is a formula. And once you learn it, you’ll never struggle with low engagement again.
1. Ask Questions That People Can’t Ignore
Most people scroll past posts because they don’t feel the need to respond. The trick? Ask a question that makes people stop and think.
Not all questions work. If your question is too broad (“What’s your favorite book?”), people will ignore it. If it’s too complicated (“What’s your five-year business strategy?”), they won’t answer.
The best types of questions:
Personal experience questions: “What’s the worst business advice you’ve ever received?”
Two-choice debates: “Would you rather have 100K followers or 100K in cash?”
Fill-in-the-blank questions: “The best social media tip I ever got was ______.”
Opinion-based questions: “Instagram is dying. Agree or disagree?”
Make it easy to answer and hard to ignore. The more thought-provoking your question, the more comments you’ll get.
2. Use a “Pattern Interrupt” to Grab Attention
The biggest reason posts flop? They blend in. People scroll so fast that most content never even registers in their brain.
A pattern interrupt stops them mid-scroll. It’s something unexpected that forces them to pay attention.
How to do it:
Start with a bold statement: “Your social media strategy is broken. Here’s why.”
Use a shocking stat: “80% of posts never get a single comment. Don’t let yours be one of them.”
Share an unpopular opinion: “Likes don’t matter. Comments do.”
Use an engaging visual: A meme, a GIF, or a chart that stands out.
Once you have their attention, hit them with a question or an engagement hook that makes them comment.
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3. Turn Your Comments Section Into a Community
The goal isn’t just to get one comment. It’s to keep the conversation going. The best way to do that? Reply to every comment.
Most brands and creators make a huge mistake: They ignore their own comments section.
How to turn comments into a conversation:
Respond quickly—within the first hour if possible.
Ask a follow-up question to keep the discussion going.
Tag people in your replies to pull them back into the conversation.
If someone disagrees, engage in a respectful debate (this drives even more comments).
A post with 100 comments will reach way more people than a post with 10 comments—even if the likes are the same.
4. Use Engagement Bait (The Right Way)
You’ve probably seen posts that say, “Comment ‘YES’ if you agree!” While this can work, it feels forced and doesn’t build real engagement.
Instead of begging for comments, use natural engagement triggers.
Smart engagement bait examples:
“Tell me if you agree or disagree.”
“Tag a friend who needs to see this.”
“Drop a comment if you’ve ever experienced this.”
“Let’s settle this debate—what’s the right answer?”
It feels natural, not desperate. And when people comment, it signals to the algorithm that your post is worth showing to more people.
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5. Use the “Comment Countdown” Method
One of the best tricks for skyrocketing comments is the Comment Countdown method. It plays on curiosity and makes people feel like they have to join the conversation.
Here’s how it works:
Post a controversial or curious statement.
Say, “I’ll explain in the comments. First, tell me what you think.”
People will start guessing and commenting.
After a few comments, drop your explanation or the answer.
Why does this work?
It creates mystery—people want to know the answer.
It turns the comments section into the main event.
More comments = more reach.
Use this technique on posts that have a surprising fact, an opinion, or a riddle. It works every time.
6. Use a Story to Trigger Comments
Stories always get more engagement than plain facts. People connect with experiences. If they relate to what you’re saying, they’ll feel compelled to comment.
How to structure a story-driven post:
Hook—Start with an interesting or unexpected sentence.
Conflict—Share a struggle or challenge.
Lesson—Explain what you learned or discovered.
Question—Ask them if they’ve experienced something similar.
Example:
"Last year, I spent hours every day posting on Instagram. But no matter what I did, my posts barely got any comments. I was ready to quit. Then I tried one simple change, and suddenly, my engagement tripled. Have you ever felt like your posts are being ignored?"
People relate to real struggles. If they’ve been through something similar, they will comment.
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Final Thoughts: Get More Comments, Get More Reach
The more comments your post gets, the more people see it. Social media platforms push content that sparks discussions. If your post isn’t getting comments, it’s getting buried.
Recap of the best engagement tricks:
Ask questions people can’t ignore
Use pattern interrupts to grab attention
Turn your comments section into a conversation
Use natural engagement triggers instead of spammy tactics
Try the Comment Countdown method
Share stories that people relate to
Next time you post, don’t just throw content into the void. Use these tricks to turn every post into a conversation starter.
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