What is Crowdsourcing?

What is Crowdsourcing?

Crowdsourcing is a method of generating ideas, opinions or micro-tasks from a group of people, often with a shared interest. This article explains the history of crowdsourcing and how it has become a vital part of generating ideas, problem-solving, and product development. Crowdsourcing can be carried out online or in-person and has become a part of everyday life, from providing reviews on travel apps to voting for new products on social media. Employee crowdsourcing can improve engagement, and businesses can benefit from generating more ideas, saving time and money, and having a greater diversity of viewpoints. Hackathons are another way to source ideas and provide participants with the challenge of solving a specific problem.

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