note Launches New Feature 'note Question Box (β)' to Turn Audience Q&A into Content

On May 26, 2026, note launched 'note Question Box (β)', a new feature that allows creators to receive questions from readers and fans and publish their answers. Since it is linked directly to a note account, creators can start using it immediately upon setup.

Once a creator answers a received question, the response is published directly onto their question box page. By continuing to answer questions, these responses grow into content that conveys the creator's thoughts and expertise. Questions from readers can also serve as inspiration for future articles. As the way people encounter information shifts toward AI, the importance of leaving one's own words on the web is increasing. This feature makes dialogue with readers an integral part of a creator's activities.

note Question Box (β) URL: https://note.com/qa
*You will be redirected to your own question box page when clicking while logged into note.
*Currently available on web browsers only.

Background of the Feature

How people encounter information is changing. According to a joint survey by note and Values, 63.5% of Google search sessions are 'zero-click' interactions without site transitions. As AI summaries provide answers on the spot, the number of opportunities to visit websites is decreasing.

AI generates answers primarily based on information published on the web. Without publishing one's own expertise and thoughts, the opportunity to have one's presence accurately conveyed through AI is limited. Adobe Summit 2026 reported that many companies face a significant gap in how their information is represented by AI. For individuals, the importance of preserving their own words on the web has grown.

For creators, dialogue with readers and fans is a daily activity. Many use social media DMs or specialized Q&A services. However, there has been little mechanism for those answers to be accumulated in the same place as the creator's primary work. By creating a system where answers are accumulated as creator content on note—which hosts 11.78 million members and 75.2 million pieces of content—we provide a place for creators' words to maintain value in the AI era.

Features of 'note Question Box (β)'

1. Use your existing note profile: Profiles (icon, display name, intro) are automatically used, allowing immediate setup. Links from creator pages ensure readers can easily discover it.
2. Answers become permanent content: Answered questions are published to the page. Creators control which questions to answer. These Q&A pairs remain online as content that forms the basis of the creator's knowledge.
3. Share to SNS: Answers can be shared to social media. Question requests can also be shared, connecting social media followers to the note platform.
4. Flexible reception settings: Creators can choose who can send questions for security and comfort:
- Everyone: To gather a wide range of voices.
- note logged-in users only: For a degree of safety.
- Followers only: Limiting to regular readers.
- Membership/subscription readers only: Exclusive interaction with dedicated fans.

Intended Use Cases

Useful for article inspiration, reader interaction, showcasing expertise, and building Q&A sections:
1. Article inspiration: Use questions to brainstorm what to write next.
2. Showcasing expertise: Answer frequently asked questions to naturally demonstrate areas of specialty.
3. Strengthening fan connection: Use questions as a trigger to share personal stories or insights not usually covered in articles.