I will try to explain it in a interesting way. So, please concentrate while reading the answer.
Let’s begin….
First, to know about Quora we have to know what is WIKIPEDIA and FACEBOOK.
- Wikipedia – In the contemporary world Wikipedia is a website where one can visit and obtain more than enough knowledge and can have superior grip about anything.
- Facebook – It needs no introduction as it is more fashionable than Wiki and well known to everyone.
Keep in mind that both these websites are highly active.
The story begins…
One night Wikipedia and Facebook was having sex and as they both are highly active, a feeble condom malfunctioned resulting the birth of Quora.
Finally, Wikipedia became the proud father of Quora because like Wikipedia Quora also contains numerous details and answers about different topics and Facebook became the proud mom of Quora because like Facebook Quora is also a social platform.
Sum up..
Quora is a social networking as well as question and answer site where questions & queries are asked, answered, edited and organised by the community of users known as Quorans. Here, the users can collaborate by editing and merging the question by editing and suggesting edit to other relevant users. Users can open an account by using their Google or Facebook ID or they can create an account on Quora by registering their Email ID and filling in the necessary details.
Quora allows it’s users to ask questions, merge questions, follow a question, answer a question, request to answer a question, suggest edits, upvote, downvote, thank, comment, share and bookmark.
The website also allows the users to go anonymous while asking a question or answering a question (my personal favourite). It’s a very interesting site… believe me…
Quora is a continually growing user generated collection of questions and answers. All the questions and answers are created, edited, and organized by the people who use it. While many people use Quora as a resource for research, information, and general interest, some use Quora to Âadd and build their social network. There are many well established question and answer sites, but Quora differÂs from its predecessors in three main ways: it puts a heavy emphasis on the quality of questions and, in particular, answers; it allows users to vote on answers and encourages accountability amongst users, and it allows users to follow topics that interest them.Being on Quora a Quoran is unaware of what Quora is. 😉
It’s not an issue because I was joking..
Quora is an online question and answer forum. where people can ask questions, give answers and can also edit questions and answers. These are social forums of discussion where people from all over the world can openly discuss any question / issue.
According to Quora,
“Quora’s mission is to distribute and increase knowledge spread across the world. A large part of this knowledge is currently available to only a few people — either this knowledge is locked in their minds or only certain people have access to it. While this knowledge can also be valuable to others. We want to add people who have knowledge and who need it, want to bring people of different viewpoints together so that they can understand each other better and by empowering all their knowledge for the betterment of the whole world Share.”
Two opinions are discussed about the origin of the word Quora. The first of which has been told by the founder of Quora himself. And another has been generated by the people themselves.
According to the first opinion, the word Quora is derived from Quorum. Which means, “A forum of discussion where people gather and discuss and form a vote.”
According to another opinion, the word Quora is derived from the question Qu which represents Answer. And or connects these two. Thus, the full name of Quora is Questions or Answers.
The Quora website was launched on 21 June 2010 for the common people. But its company Quora Inc. Was established in June 2009. Quora was founded by former Facebook employees Adam D’Angelo and Charlie Cheever.
- Features of Quora…..
Quora is a common platform. Therefore, to use Quora to identify real people, the user has to create a Quora account. For which you can register on Quora by email ID and password. Or you can also register with Facebook account and Google account under Open ID Protocol. Only then you can take advantage of all the features developed by Quora.
1. Asking and Answering Questions –
For this, Quora has been born. You can ask questions related to any topic that comes to your mind here. And can find the answer. If you get an answer to a question, then you can also answer it.
2. Inbox –
Through this feature, you can directly chat with other people on Quora. It works just like any other social networking site.
3. Like & Dislike Content –
On Quora, users can also like or like an article based on its usefulness and quality. If the user likes the article, then he can Upvote it. And you can downvote if you don’t like it. With the help of this feature, the quality of the questions remains. Therefore, this answer can also be suggested to other users.
4. Editing –
Any blank user is free to edit any question. He can give his opinion to edit it. And can also suggest your suggestions.
5. Reporting –
If you have any kind of objections from any question or available article, then you can also report on the blank against it.
6. Top Writer Program –
In 2012, Quora launched the “Top Writer Program”. Under which, 150 main writers are honored every year, who influenced people with their best writing throughout the year. In this way, Quora is a platform to get knowledge and information on one side, while it is also exposing talented writers present all over the world.
7. Quora World Meetup –
Quora World Meetup was started by Quora from 2017 to celebrate its success. The purpose of which is to bring readers and writers together and bring them together and have fun together.
8. Search –
You can also find questions and answers through the search feature of Quora. On searching, you get quick and related information.
9. Quora Blogging Feature –
In the year 2013, Quora also added a blogging feature to the authors to publish their opinion as a post. If you are fond of writing, you can also do blogging on Quora. And can convey his words to the people.
- Use of Quora…..
You can use Quora just like other websites. For which the blank is the medium.
- Quora Website
- Quora Apps
You can use Quora from your computer or smartphone by going to the Quora website. And you can find a solution to your doubts. And can also help other people. You have to register to use all the features of Quora.
Quora Apps is available for mobile which you can use Quora directly by installing. Now you don’t have to go to the blank website again and again.
- Quora account…..
Step: 1
Go to the Quora website first. Or you can click on the button below.
Step: 2
Now the Quora Log in page will open in front of you. Here you can create a blank account with your email and password. Apart from this, you can also use Google account or Facebook account.
Step: 3
Now you will get some topics selected according to your interest. Which you can select from the available topics by one click.
Step: 4
After this, your blank profile will be ready. Keep one thing in mind here. Use your original name when creating a blank profile. If you are caught using Quora by another name, then your account will be banned.
- The History of Quora…..
Quora Was started by former Facebook employees Adam D’Angelo and Charlie Cheever. This is an American website. Its headquarters are located in California. it Is operated by Quora Inc.
Quora is currently available in Hindi, French, German, Bengali, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Norwegian, Finnish, Marathi, Dutch, Tamil, Swedish, Danish languages along with English.
In 2011, the Quora website was redesigned and worked towards better usability.
In 2012, the mobile app was developed for iOS and Android.
the blogging feature was introduced in 2013. So that people can also blogging on Quora.
Now how many people have seen the post published on Quora, followed, shared and other statistics are also shown.
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