Synopsis of the App Jelly is the newest way to crowdsource questions on any topic using pictures. The app comes with three simple instructions: Point. Shoot. Ask.
Pros
Remarkably easy to use
Fun way to quickly get answers to questions on any subject.
Visually driven, Jelly requires an image in order to ask a question.
Sources questions and answers from friends of friends in your twitter and Facebook social networks.
Respond to questions with text, URL links or a drawing.
Jelly does not automatically post your questions or answers to social networks.
Share questions and answers with friends via social media, text or email if desired.
Star questions to be notified when additional responses are posted.
Keep up with the questions and answers you’ve posed under the activity tab.
No advertisements
Cons
Brand new app that’s still building an active user base.
Current networks are limited to Twitter and Facebook.
Question and answer quality varies based on who’s in your network.
Questions are not organized by topic or category.
Except for the ability to send a simple “thank you” there is no way to communicate with responders, which would significantly increase interaction among users.
Answering questions (and delivering value to the community) may increase exposure and help grow your overall social media following.
Bottom Line
This photo-focused app makes posing and answering questions a cinch. Unlike Quora and other crowdsourcing platforms, Jelly uses visual appeal to engage users. With continued popularity and a few tweaks like adding a question filter, Jelly could become the go to app to answer your burning questions like where to find the best macarons in Paris.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
