Baidu Zhidao

Baidu Zhidao, also known as Baidu Knows, is one of China's largest question-and-answer platforms, distinguishing itself from other discussion forums with various information spanning from common know-how to business sharing.

Baidu Knows is the Chinese search engine Baidu's collaborative web-based collective intelligence by question and answer. The Knows, like Baidu, is substantially self-censored in accordance with government rules.

A registered user poses a question and encourages other members to respond by awarding credits. Meanwhile, these responses become search results for similar or related questions. That is how knowledge is amassed and disseminated.

To get the most out of the Baidu Zhidao platform, ask questions that have a clear response, are simple to grasp, and will interest as many people as possible. Ensure your query has a title and includes terms that can be found using Baidu Zhidao's search tool.

When answering a question, strive to include as much detail and relevant information as possible while being brief, and, if feasible, remain brand agnostic to avoid turning the answer into an advertorial. Question and answer, combined with a search engine, allows a member to be both a producer and a consumer of knowledge, resulting in what is known as communal intelligence.

One of its most notable features is its "Zhidao Mall" user reward scheme, which distributes digital devices, shopping discounts, and other items to active users in exchange for actively answering questions on the forum.

Website: https://zhidao.baidu.com/