This App Lets Users Swipe Through Personalized Book Suggestions
Rahul Kalvapalle — October 27, 2021 — Business
References: bookshop.org & fsunews
The swipe-based interface has proven hugely popular with dating apps, but a new app called 'Booky Call' uses the system for a different kind of matchmaking that revolves around book discovery and helping users find books that satisfy their preferences.
While there are many book-suggesting apps out there, the fact of the matter is they often come with a lot of cluttered information in the form of ads, reviews and videos. The 'Booky Call' app takes a more simplified approach, allowing users to set up a profile that requires them to fill out their preferences in terms of genres, topics and tone before letting them swipe through suggestions. What's more, the app uses algorithms to learn about users' preferences as they swipe to accept or reject book suggestions, meaning that the strength of suggestions grows over time.
In addition to being easy to use, this particular book discovery app also gives users the advantage of being able to consider books that they might not have discovered through conventional means.
Image Credit: Booky Call
While there are many book-suggesting apps out there, the fact of the matter is they often come with a lot of cluttered information in the form of ads, reviews and videos. The 'Booky Call' app takes a more simplified approach, allowing users to set up a profile that requires them to fill out their preferences in terms of genres, topics and tone before letting them swipe through suggestions. What's more, the app uses algorithms to learn about users' preferences as they swipe to accept or reject book suggestions, meaning that the strength of suggestions grows over time.
In addition to being easy to use, this particular book discovery app also gives users the advantage of being able to consider books that they might not have discovered through conventional means.
Image Credit: Booky Call
Trend Themes
1. Swipe-based Interfaces - There is an opportunity for other apps and industries to utilize swipe-based interfaces for personalized recommendations.
2. Personalized Book Suggestions - Industries such as reading, publishing, and education can benefit from developing personalized book recommendation systems.
3. Simplified User Experience - Other industries, such as travel and entertainment, could benefit from creating a simplified experience for users to make decisions and engage with content more easily.
Industry Implications
1. Reading - The reading industry can benefit from personalized book recommendation systems and simplified user experiences to engage more readers.
2. Publishing - Publishers can utilize personalized book recommendation systems to enhance their readership and better target their audience.
3. Education - Education apps and platforms can implement personalized book recommendation systems to better engage students and encourage reading.
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