We are sure you have heard people talking about the Clubhouse app, which is a social media app gaining a lot of traction. So, in this article, we explain what Clubhouse it, how it works, and why people are so excited about it.
What Is Clubhouse?
Clubhouse is an audio-only app that was launched in April 2020. Unlike most other social media platforms, there are no pictures or videos to be seen. Instead, Clubhouse has audio chatrooms where people gather to listen to various speakers discuss specific topics.
The chatrooms are typically divided into two different sections—one for the listeners and one for the speakers.
The Clubhouse app has been compared to a live podcast where the audience can chime in. Since the people who are hosting the chatrooms are typically experts in their field, it’s a great way for people to learn new skills and gain advice from a seasoned vet on a specific topic.
Clubhouse is one of the few apps that don’t allow ads, making it very appealing to people who don’t “buy” into advertisements with their social media entertainment.
How Does Clubhouse Work?
Currently, Clubhouse is only available on iOS and is invite-only. This means that only someone who is already a member of Clubhouse can invite you to join.
Members can invite up to four people to join Clubhouse, and if you choose to download the app on your own, you will be placed on a (potentially lengthy) waitlist.
Once you have access and open the Clubhouse application, you will be greeted with chatrooms to join, as well as the option to create your own room. Two or more people can make their own chatroom. The participants of the chatrooms can see a list of everyone who is a part of the conversation.
Clubhouse chatrooms are heavily moderated. Which means that if someone is being obnoxious, the mods will boot that individual out of the room. Nothing is saved on Clubhouse, so be sure to stick around if you are enjoying the conversation so you don’t miss any important information.
Why Is Everyone Talking About Clubhouse?
Making Clubhouse invite-only was a master stroke, as it has afforded the app an air of exclusivity and added to its appeal.
Clubhouse has garnered the attention of celebrities like Drake, Tiffany Haddish, and Oprah Winfrey. Since the application is so exclusive, it offers an extra layer of security for well-known people to discuss their area of expertise with a captive audience.
Since there are chatrooms available in so many niches, from TV shows to financial advice, there is something for everyone on the Clubhouse app. People love the idea that it is audio-only, meaning they don’t have to use video chat to communicate with each other on the platform.
The Clubhouse Alternatives Are Arriving
Clubhouse is proving so popular that the big social media platforms are already creating their own alternatives.
In December 2020, Twitter launched Spaces, which works on the same principle as Clubhouse, as an iOS beta. Twitter has since expanded Spaces to Android.
There are also rumors that Facebook is working on an audio-focused social network to compete with Clubhouse. And given how Facebook has borrowed many of its best features from elsewhere over the years, we’d suggest this is likely to be true.
How to Join Clubhouse
Now that you know what Clubhouse is and why it’s making headlines, you probably want to try it out for yourself. At the time of writing, the only way to do that is to secure an invite to Clubhouse. So we suggest reaching out to family and friends who you think may be active on Clubhouse.
And once you’re on the app, you can use it to make new friends, learn about topics you’re unfamiliar with, or hone your current knowledge to become an expert in your field.
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