How to use Quora as a beginner?

[Anita Kumari]

How to use Quora as a beginner?

Hey guys, i just joined quora but honestly i’m not sure how to use it the right way. i see a lot of questions and answers, but it’s kinda confusing where to start. do i need to follow topics first? or people? and how do i ask something properly without it getting ignored? i really wanna learn how to use quora the right way as a beginner, so if anyone can share some simple tips or what to do and not do, that would help a lot. Thanks!

[Shaun David]

Hello,

Welcome to Quora! Get what you’re feeling — I had the same confusion when I first joined. It’s not like social media where everything is obvious right away. But once you get the hang of it, it becomes a great place to learn, ask, and even help others.

So let me break it down simply:

What is Quora?

Quora is basically a giant Q&A platform where people ask questions about anything — tech, relationships, science, life, money — and others (regular users, experts, even authors and doctors) write answers based on what they know. Think of it as a mix between a forum and a blog.

How to use Quora as a beginner?

Here’s what worked for me when I was just starting:

1. Follow topics that interest you. Search for stuff you care about — like “productivity”, “startups”, “fitness”, “philosophy” — and hit follow. This shapes what you see on your feed.

2. Follow a few people whose answers you enjoy. If someone writes in a way that clicks with you, check their profile and follow them. You’ll see more of their content.

3. Start reading. A lot. Before asking or answering, spend time reading how people write questions, how others answer them, and how upvotes work. You’ll get a natural sense of the tone.

4. To ask a question properly:
   • Keep it simple and clear

   • Avoid typos or super vague stuff

   • Use proper punctuation so it looks neat

   • Ask something that others might also be curious about — that helps you get more answers

   • Don’t overthink it! You can edit your question later, too

5. If you want to answer:
   • Only reply to questions where you actually know something useful

   • Be honest — write like you’re explaining to a friend

   • Use your own words and keep it easy to understand

   • You don’t have to write a novel — even 3-4 well-written lines help

   • Originality matters more than sounding “smart.”

6. Engage a little: Upvote good answers, leave a comment if something helped, or follow the asker if you find them interesting. It’s a community, so interaction helps.

A few quick do’s and don’ts:

• Do use your real experience — people love that 
• Do keep your answers readable (break into paragraphs, use simple words)
• Don’t copy-paste from Google or AI — people spot it fast
• Don’t spam or promote stuff — Quora doesn’t like that

Finally, don’t worry about being perfect. Everyone starts with 0 followers and no clue. Just take it slow, ask real questions, write honest answers, and over time, you’ll build your voice there.

Hope this helps — and good luck using Quora the smart way!

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