1.2 Question Pool for the "Poster" Persona

Self-Introduction:

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What social media apps do you primarily use, and how often?
- WeChat, TikTok, Kuaishou, Xiaohongshu, Xianyu…
Why do you choose XXX as your primary platforms?
Please briefly introduce yourself and your activities?
What are the most-used features in these apps, and why do you use them?
Do you plan to expand to other social media platforms?
Tell me about your short videos social media
Do you do live streaming? How often, and how is the traffic? Do people make purchases during your live streams?
When did you start creating videos, and what inspired you to share beekeeping knowledge online?
Do you know others, especially beekeepers, who also create content offline?
Do you connect with other knowledge-sharing content creators online, not limited to beekeeping?
Among these platforms, which one started earliest, has the most followers, and satisfies you the most?
Have you earned income from these platforms? Received sponsorship or private messages from fans that led to sales?

What devices and software do you use for shooting, editing, and publishing videos?
How long does it take to create one video?
Do you batch-create content or post it one at a time?
How do you plan your content, and do you have a long-term content schedule?
How do you select and plan your content topics?
How much time do you typically spend creating a video or an article?
Which software do you like the most, and why? Please provide specific examples.
Among the discussed apps, which ones do you think do not meet your needs? Please provide specific examples.
Compare different platforms in terms of their pros and cons: content creation, user interaction, business incentives, data display, customer service.

Your follower count is relatively low. What do you think is the reason for this?
What do you believe are the key factors for building a large following on TikTok and Xiaohongshu?
Do you think your content is engaging or unique enough to support a larger following?
Could your content's niche (beekeeping) be a relatively small market, affecting your follower count?
Do you think, compared to follower count, follower quality (interaction rate, conversion rate, etc.) is more important?
Considering the current situation of having a relatively low follower count, do you have any adjustments or plans for the future?
Are you planning to increase your social media influence through other means like collaborations or advertising?
Do you believe algorithms and platform policies have influenced your follower growth?
In your field (beekeeping), do you know other influencers or brands with a large following? What do you think contributes to their success?

Your friends on social media mainly include:
- Family
- Classmates
- Colleagues
- Friends of friends
- Neighbors or people from school
- Strangers
Among the people around you, including family members, do they use apps like Xiaohongshu and TikTok? Do they primarily consume or create content?

The main reasons or purposes for using social media are:
- To stay in touch with family and friends
- To make new friends and expand one's network
- To express oneself and record feelings
- To find a boyfriend/girlfriend
- Out of boredom, to pass the time
- Because friends use it, trying it out
- To earn money and promote your business
Do you use social media to alleviate loneliness? Why? Often, sometimes, rarely.
What drives your use of social media? Interest-driven, needs-driven, or sharing and referrals?

WHERE: Identifying Social Scenes
- Where do you meet new friends, especially fellow beekeepers?
- Offline: Small gatherings, group events, travel, sports, games
- Online: Adding contacts, friend referrals, forums, public accounts, video accounts, maps, etc.
- Do you often use maps to find locations?
HOW: Identifying Social Methods
- How do you make new friends? Through friends' introductions, direct approach, social media, or other methods?
- Are you open to meeting online friends in person? Can accept, depends on the situation, cannot accept.

What impacts do social media apps have on you (positive or negative)?
What are the core reasons for these impacts?
If the impacts are negative, what can be done to mitigate them?
Would your life change significantly without social media apps? Would your sales volume differ? What would improve, and what would be worse compared to now?
What do you think are the most valuable features of social media apps in terms of usage and economic value?

Do you chat a lot at night? Do you need a dark mode?
What type of smartphone do you use? Android or iPhone. Understand if there is a need for cross-platform compatibility.
Do you use social media on your computer? Understand if there is a need for desktop screen design.
Do you frequently use features like the camera, voice input, etc.?
Do you find the text and layout in current apps easy to understand? Understand font and layout pain points.
Have you ever used accessibility features like large font mode? Do you find them more or less user-friendly? Understand accessibility design requirements.
Have you encountered limitations when using touchscreens exclusively? Understand the need for hardware and software integration.

Are there any disabled people or individuals who avoid social interactions among beekeepers?
Are there people who find it difficult to use smartphones?
Whom do you believe in society deserves attention but lacks social opportunities or means?
When do you think it's appropriate to use anonymity or a pseudonym, and when should real names be used?
Is content censorship necessary?