» The difference between Facebook Questions and Quora. Since Facebook released Questions March 24, tech commentators wondered what the effect would be on other public question forums, specifically Quora. Let’s take a step back to analyze the differences. It’s a wonder there was any debate to begin with. The tools are aimed at different audiences and offer different results.
Facebook Questions focuses on making it quick and easy for users to ask for their friends’ opinions and recommendations rather than trying to focus on the more detailed and informed answers found on Quora. The types of questions people ask don’t necessarily need expert opinions, which is where Facebook and Quora service different functions. What type of questions are being asked and to whom? Quora, on the other hand, taps into the tendency of individuals to want to share their expert and sometimes exclusive knowledge, especially with those who are specifically looking for it. What’s the difference in format? The Facebook Questions format is simple. Cwora. About Quora. Quora's Traffic May Be Catching Up With Its Hype. Question and answer site Quora gets talked about a whole lot in the tech press, for a variety of reasons, but are everyday people using the site? Traffic analysts Hitwise ran some numbers today and put up a blog post showing that the service is gaining momentum quickly, thanks to search engines, college-educated professionals and students.
Hitwise says that repeated citations and coverage from publications like TechCrunch and CNet have driven much of the site's visibility, but 49% of its traffic is coming from search engines, Hitwise says. A graph of traffic sources is below. Very Strong Statements About Quora's Future "Quora may well become a top-10 most valuable web business. " The site is a lot of fun to use and if you're looking for a combination of serendipity and education, Quora is a good place to go. Update: We asked Hitwise for specific traffic estimates. It's not just for fun and education, though.