Talking about Nextdoor App

Nextdoor was co-founded by Nirav Tolia, Sarah Leary, Prakash Janakiraman and David Wiesen in 2008. It was launched in the United States in October 2011, and it is currently available in 11 countries.

This app is transforming the way that I am part of my community. As for me, everyone can do more, with less time, in some clicks. There’s so many ways the neighbors can help each other, but these days most people don’t know their neighbors and how to contact them. Nextdoor is a privacy social app, just for each neighborhood. In this App it is possible to know them, ask questions and exchange recommendations. It’s an easy way to talk to your neighbors about what's important for the community. The app is completely free. It’s easy to get started, download the Nextdoor app or visit nextdoor.com.

One reason that makes me love this App is because they support the vibrant local businesses that make up our communities and help neighbors everywhere build happier, healthier, and more connected places to call home. Especially right now, during this challenging moment for so many restaurants and small businesses in general, we can see more marketing posts about them and how we can bring brightness and make it alive and working so we don't lose in our community. From my point of view, there are numerous benefits to shopping locally. For example, it helps improve our local economies, reduces environmental impact and creates more job opportunities. As a result, it helps us to feel connected to our greater community.

Another aspect I like about this app is that I feel like I am part of my neighborhood even if I never met my neighbors in person or I didn’t really know them as well. In my mind, we don’t have to meet in person or be friends if we agree about what we have to do to make our neighborhood better and a safe place to live with our family. In addition, I experienced that in so many moments; for example, when I moved to a new place, I bought one used stuff from a neighbor in perfect condition. It was a big deal, because it was easy to get and so close to my new home. And I just feel like this because the App shows personal names, photos and some information about each member, so you feel like you can trust them. 

What I don’t like about this app is when someone doesn't respect the guidelines that describe what's allowed on Nextdoor, and how you can help keep Nextdoor neighborly. I’ve never had a bad experience, but I saw some reviews that talked about racist comments and posts. On the other hand, members can report content that they believe violates the rules. Leads and community reviewers can report content, review and vote to remove reported content, or close discussions that were started in their neighborhood.

Another feature I don’t like is that Nextdoor doesn't permit members to block unwanted private messages from other members. For example, if you'd like a neighbor to stop private messaging you, you have to send them a message requesting that they no longer do so. The private message connects directly with an individual Nextdoor neighbor, rather than posting to the entire neighborhood. Private messages are similar to email, but accessed from website. Once I saw a review that one girl mentioned she received a private message from one man trying to make contact through a dating chat, which can make the experience using this app uncomfortable for women.

In my opinion, this is a good app to have and I really recommend everyone to have it. This App is so easy to use and do any research in. There’s so many ways the neighbors can help each other, but these days most people don’t know their neighbors and how to contact them. With Nextdoor, you will be able to find local business, to sell good stuff that you don’t use at the moment, and to understand how to improve your community to be better and safe.

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