Start with one question for one group of people. They should understand what to record, how long to speak, and what you might do with their contribution. If you need a starting point, browse ideas for using whatayarn, from content questions to customer feedback and celebrations.
Pick a question people can answer
Choose something specific enough to answer without preparation. “What changed your mind about this week’s topic?” is easier to act on than “Tell us your thoughts”.
Plan the invitation
Worked example: Questions for a weekly video
What do you want to hear?
Example answer: One thing about this week's topic you still want explained.
What should people leave out?
Example answer: Names or details they do not want included in a public video.
What will you do with replies?
Example answer: Review a small selection for next week's Q&A.
Prepare the page
Put that prompt in the recording welcome message. Check the duration limit and keep the send form focused on details you will actually use.
Record a test on your phone and find it in Messages (opens in a new tab). This also gives you an honest sense of how much you can say within the limit.
Ask where people can act
Put the question and link together where people are already paying attention: a video description, newsletter, community post, course page, or an episode’s show notes. For an event, a tested QR code can take people to the same page. See Share your link for the options.
Tell people whether replies are for your own review or may be shared with others. Do not promise a reply or publication unless you can follow through.
Review the first batch
Listen for whether replies answer the question. If the recordings are too broad, narrow the next prompt. If people hesitate over the form, remove questions that do not help you handle the message.
Next action: Write one invitation, put it on your page (opens in a new tab), and share the tested link.