Microtasks, as I posted long before, are an easy way to start using crowdsourcing. But here in Spain these platforms never get off the ground at all. In this post I raise some explanations and list a number of microtasks that today are beign posted in microtasking platforms.
Tag: crowdsourcing
Visiting Brusells to participate in a crowdsourcing Workshop
The invitation to go to Brussels as a crowdsourcing expert has given me the opportunity to retake old crowdsourcing issues and, ultimately, to retake the development of this blog. I’m back. Hello again ; )
Crowdsourcing also for the Monopoly
Crowdsourcing can be applied to many products… it can even be applied to Monopoly. The Hasbro toy company launched and finished a month ago a crowdsourcing campaign, this time looking to make the Monopoly game closer to the players.
Gamification as motivator in crowdsourcing initiatives
Motivation is one of the key points when planning a crowdsourcing initiative. But, what if the task proposed does not have any intrinsic motivation per se? What happens if you can not reward with money because lack of resources? In these cases, if the initiative fits the requirements, gamification can be a good choice.
How to join crowdfunding, [open] innovation and wisdom of crowds: IBM 1×5 project
Crowdfunding is usually more appropriate for people with projects, entrepreneurs, etc.. but it is not clear how can it fit within a large company. In this post the IBM 1×5 project is analyzed, a clear example of how crowdfunding can be used within a large company and how it can be used for more than just funding projects.
The use of smartphones in crowdsourcing initiatives
When you think of launching a crowdsourcing initiative, you usually think about how to get the crowd, the Internet media to be used: a website, social networking, twitter, facebook, etc.. but you must also think about the use of mobile devices and the potential involvement they may have in crowdsourcing initiatives.