{"id":1255,"date":"2019-08-30T15:20:11","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T09:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rzplearn.com\/?p=1255"},"modified":"2020-06-03T10:50:23","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T05:20:23","slug":"quora-marketing-for-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/quora-marketing-for-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s the Next Big Thing: Quora Marketing for Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days when you google a topic to find an answer about something, have you ended up reading an answer on Quora? Or even further, have you opened the Quora app and did not realise how time flew by? This is the power that the booming platform of Quora has!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quora entered the market about eight years back and it has kept widening its offering since then. Something that just started off as a question-answer platform today has about 400 million monthly active users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read this article further to understand how can you use Quora marketing for business and make the best of all your efforts!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Before you start Quora marketing for your business\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first, one of the most important steps is to create an account and fill the pre-requisites<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Creating your Quora account:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start this exercise by creating your Quora account, if you already don\u2019t have one. You can choose to sign up via Google, Facebook or simply by your email ID.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1260\" src=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/01.png\" alt=\"quora marketing\" width=\"768\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/01.png 768w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/01-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>PS: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always use your real name and photograph and make sure to give it a human touch! This will help you increase your credibility. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0<b>Follow your interests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now that you have created an account on Quora, you will be prompted to follow a minimum of 10 topics that match your interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1261\" src=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/02.png\" alt=\"quora marketing\" width=\"768\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/02.png 768w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/02-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0<b>Follow Spaces: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quora has recently launched something called Spaces. These are communities that share the same interests. You can choose to be a part of some or simply skip the step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1263\" src=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-10.18.44-AM.png\" alt=\"quora marketing\" width=\"1039\" height=\"774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-10.18.44-AM.png 1039w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-10.18.44-AM-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-10.18.44-AM-768x572.png 768w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-10.18.44-AM-1024x763.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1039px) 100vw, 1039px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0<b>Let people know your expertise:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Within seconds, your account will be created. The next step is to add your areas of expertise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1265\" src=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.27.32.png\" alt=\"quora marketing\" width=\"1051\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.27.32.png 1051w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.27.32-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.27.32-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.27.32-1024x651.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1051px) 100vw, 1051px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Tip:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Add the topics you know well about. Remember, you will see what you choose!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0<b>Update your profile:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One of the prerequisites before you consume and share knowledge is to add basic details about yourself. Update your profile photo and add your employment and education details. Be authentic about yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1267 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.27.12.png\" alt=\"quora marketing\" width=\"1106\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.27.12.png 1106w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.27.12-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.27.12-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.27.12-1024x558.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>6. Build your network: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you are all set with your profile, get in touch and connect with people who share the same interests as you. Also, explore and understand what your target group is looking for and once done, start answering!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you are! Welcome to the world of questions and answers.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are new to the platform, here\u2019s a quick glossary to help you navigate well. For the ones who are already busy answering, get a quick recap!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Upvote:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A quick call-to-action which a reader hits, if they find an answer useful This can be achieved by writing descriptive answers, using easy language, inserting images and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Downvote:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exact opposite to upvote is Downvote. A person might downvote an answer if they find the content to be irrelevant. It can also be the case if you are trying to be too promotional, unethical or writing something that is\u00a0 discriminatory or demeaning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Share:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just next to upvote is something called Share. An individual or you can share an answer on their Quora profile or any other social media if they find it insightful!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1270 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-10.58.20-AM.png\" alt=\"quora marketing\" width=\"603\" height=\"58\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-10.58.20-AM.png 603w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-10.58.20-AM-300x29.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Thanks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some people have this innate feeling of thanking someone if they stumble upon a really helpful piece. Quora helps you to virtually thank people!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Suggest edits: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you come across some information that is wrong or misleading. You can easily suggest edits to the author so that people can consume the right knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Bookmark: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find something that you wish to keep for future reference, simply bookmark it. Quora makes it easy to find specific content for you!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Report:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Last one for now! Since this is another social media platform, there is a high probability of people creating fraudulent accounts for sharing wrong\/illegal information. In this case, you have the power to report the content and Quora moderation takes care of the next steps!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1272 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.29.00.png\" alt=\"quora marketing\" width=\"645\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.29.00.png 645w, https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/learn-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screenshot-2019-08-30-at-14.29.00-300x121.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Quora marketing for business: Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Communicate with your audience: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you are well versed with Quora, the next crucial thing is to nurture your audience effectively. Always keep your tone conversational and abstain from sounding pushy. Market your product\/ service in a subtle manner and gain credibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Stay up-to-date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure to keep your profile updated. Also, while you answer questions, make sure to pitch in real-time! Be a part of trending conversations and feed people with realistic and factual information!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Focus on increasing followers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once you start answering frequently, move your focus to increasing your user base. Invite people to follow you and keep fighting to get maximum visibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Share ideas &amp; experiences: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People like to read and hear experiences. Share practical and real knowledge. Invite your audience to put their faith in you and your brand. At last, redirect them to your company\u2019s website or blog!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Use images &amp; videos: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most of the written content makes place on Quora,. you must also experiment with visuals on Quora. Create beautiful infographics and short videos and link them with your answer. There are times when illustrations convey what written text cannot!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Link your social media accounts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the world is moving at a fast speed, it is important to establish yourself and the brand across platforms so that you get spoken about! Interlink your social media accounts and invite people to connect with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Tip: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such activities pick up slow, but once they do, they are a big asset to your brand!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Do competitor analysis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just like you have taken a step to make the best of Quora marketing for your business, there are chances that your competitor has too! Keep a close eye on what type of content they are sharing and make sure you outshine them!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Never promote your brand: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us accept the fact that the end goal is to spread awareness, yet you need to make sure to not be another promotional forum. The key is to NOT promote your brand but subtly talk about the offerings. Let people find the way from in between the lines and gradually, navigate them to your channel!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Accept questions from your audience: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another recent update that Quora has got is the one where you can start taking questions on a particular topic in a fixed time frame. As you start with this, Quora notifies all your followers, offering you a channel to have one-on-one interaction!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Statistics at a glance<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are about 400 million monthly active users on Quora and this number is expected to soar even more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out of these, Indian users account for about 15 million active users\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quora has an estimation of having about 4,00,000 topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an average about 3,000-5,000 questions are asked on the platform each day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just some of the statistics we have curated to give you an overview of the potential the platform holds!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s more to Quora for business<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After knowing the howabouts &amp; the best practices to make the best of Quora marketing for your business, here are some quick tips you can follow to make the best of your efforts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Quora messages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a good option to strengthen relationships and reach out to an audience specifically<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Track metrics <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like upvotes and views on a timely basis and evaluate what type of content works the best for your audience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Quora blogs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also a good option to post long form quality content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toggle between <\/span><b>languages,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if need be and cater to readers\u2019 needs by answering in their preferred language. Vernacular is the future of the web world!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Wrapping Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To mark a full stop, it is not wrong to say that Quora is the platform built for the future. With so much of information shared each day on the web, creating and establishing a persona for yourself is no cakewalk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are looking for recommendations, features and experiences from real users and builders of products before making a move and Quora, as a platform has proven to be efficient enough to calm many quests!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need to do is make the best of Quora for business and plan your roadmap to success now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Recommended Read<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/ultimate-guide-to-video-marketing-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Your Ultimate Guide to Video<\/a><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/ultimate-guide-to-video-marketing-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quora marketing is the next big thing business are moving to. 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