The Quora app is ostensibly the mobile version of the website. But what exactly is Quora? For the uninitiated, it's a Q&A social network where questions, dilemmas and quandaries are posed to the community-at-large by other members, who subsequently wait for the answer they're looking for. It's an excellent resource, particularly when search engines simply aren't producing the results you need.
The Quora app brings the functionality and connectivity of the website to your iOS or Android device. Moreover, it uses location services embedded in smartphones to encourage locals to interact. Imagine you just moved into town; you post a question about nearby laundromats and within minutes you'll receive detailed directions from a stranger down the street. Considering Quora's ability (or intention) to develop some community interdependence, it should come as no surprise that the application is entirely free.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Q&A Social Network
- There is an opportunity for a Q&A social network to integrate location-based services to create a sense of community and facilitate local interactions.
- Mobile-enabled Collaboration
- Mobile-enabled collaboration platforms that strive to provide a solution to gaps in search engine functionality can become popular by satisfying the market needs.
- Cross-platform Connectivity
- Developers can create cross-platform connectivity as a unique selling point to attract users who require a seamless transition from their desktop to their mobile devices.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Social Networking
- Companies involved in social networking space can leverage Quora's innovative model and explore location-based features to make their apps more community-driven and engaging.
- Mobile App Development
- Mobile app development companies can learn from Quora's mobile app execution and use the same strategy to capitalize on the lack of search results produced by current search engines.
- Internet Search
- Internet search engines can incorporate a Q&A-based model and location-based services to compensate for any gaps in functionality, providing faster and more useful search results for unique queries.
