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Phoja is a free "social photo discussion" service, where users can share photos and discuss about them with the rest of the community.

You may post photos on Phoja from the web site or your mobile phone. The photos can be about something interesting you saw, something you need advice on, and even something amusing. You can also post photos taken from your mobile phone camera or a digital camera, along with a relevant question, and seek advice from other like-minded Phoja users.

Phoja also offers a community-driven popularity index for all photo submissions. The more votes and relevant comments your photo post receives, the more points it gains, and becomes popular among the Phoja community.

Besides being a photo sharing platform, Phoja can simplify your decisions - with just a photo! Click a photo on any subject, and post it with your question. And receive instant feedback from the community. Wondering where and how you can use Phoja in everyday life? Let's see ...

• Need advice on a gadget deal, even while you are out shopping?
• Saw someone wearing a great dress, and want some advice on where to buy the same stuff?
• Are you an avid reader? In a book shop, deciding which book to buy?
• Are you a budding photographer? Need advice on how you can improve your skills?
• Lost in a new city? Need directions to the nearest mall or a park from where you are?
• Diet conscious? Need advice on how nutritious that meal is?
• Dressing up for a meetup, but confused which dress or makeup looks good on you?

With a pinch of creativity, the possibilities are limitless! So, the next time you see something interesting, and need some friendly recommendations, or maybe just a discussion, think of Phoja!

Questions?

How do I post at Phoja from the web site?
Register for free at Phoja. Once you become a member and login, you can access the Post Media page, and submit your post. On the Post Media page, you just need to specify your question, assign a suitable category, and upload your photo.

How can I post at Phoja from my mobile phone or through e-mail?
Register for free at Phoja. Once you become a member and login, you can access your Profile page. On the Edit Profile page you can make settings for mobile or e-mail submission. More details will be available to you on the Post Media page.

What is Phoja's policy on user submissions?
Phoja is all about visual content, and hence we have a strict policy on submissions (text or media). We have placed a content monitoring system as well as human moderators to screen every post made on Phoja. Any obscene or tasteless submissions, spam messages, and illegal content will be instantly removed, and will result in the offender being barred from using Phoja. In short, don't post anything you would normally resist from sharing in person.

How are photo posts ranked on Phoja?
Phoja offers a community-driven popularity index for all photo submissions. The more votes and relevant comments a photo post receives, the more points it gains, and becomes popular among the Phoja community. Most weightage is given to post comments, and then to post votes. Post buries, which act as negative points, also affect the ranking of a post. Our ranking algorithm is designed to track all relevant popularity factors in a fair way.


How can I earn being a member of Phoja?
As a Phoja member, you can share interesting photos as well as share your comments and advice on photo posts made by other users. Phoja offers a unique opportunity to all its users for earning money with the Google AdSense advertisement program. You must have an active Google AdSense account to avail this feature.

Users can set their Google AdSense client ID (see: how to locate your ID?) in their Phoja profile, and if their comments receive the maximum points in a single photo post based on votes from other users, then advertisements on that photo post page will be awarded to the winning commentor. The winning commentor will be the user whose comment gains the most points in a photo post at any time. The key to getting more point on your comments and earning well, is to post polite, legitimate and meaningful comments.


Who operates Phoja?
Phoja is a startup based in Melbourne, Australia. Phoja was established in mid-2007 with an aim to encourage social discussion and community-driven recommendations based on personal digital media like photos.