ZHIHU MARKETING

Zhihu (知乎) Marketing Solutions - W4

Position your Western brand as a trusted authority in China’s knowledge economy.

Zhihu is China’s largest knowledge-sharing platform, attracting millions of well-educated, affluent users actively seeking credible, expert content. It has evolved far beyond a Q&A site — Zhihu now functions as a content hub, discovery engine, and brand authority amplifier for businesses operating in the Chinese market.
At W4, we offer comprehensive Zhihu marketing services designed specifically for Western companies looking to expand their brand presence, generate leads, and build long-term trust in China.
Our services cover everything from account setup and content localization to paid ads, AI-enhanced strategies, analytics, and live engagement events — all tailored to your business objectives.

BRAND BUILDING IN CHINA WITH ZHIHU

W4_Zhihu__01_Icon_Account

Zhihu Verified Account Creation and Registration

A verified Zhihu account is essential for building brand credibility. Verification signals to users that your brand is legitimate and trustworthy — a key factor in influencing user engagement and authority.
At W4, we:

  • Guide you through official account registration
  • Manage identity verification processes
  • Localize your brand profile with culturally appropriate messaging.

We ensure that your brand’s presence on Zhihu is authentic, professional, and optimized for visibility.


W4_Zhihu__02_Icon_Content

Zhihu Content Creation

Authentic, localized storytelling is what drives trust on Zhihu.
Our experienced team of:

  • Native Chinese content creators (Shanghai, Hong Kong-based)
  • Bilingual strategists and editors
  • Industry-specific writers
...will craft long-form articles, Q&A responses, opinion pieces, and branded content that:
  • Aligns with your brand tone
  • Follows Zhihu community norms
  • Ranks well in Baidu’s search engine

We prioritize cultural nuance, factual depth, and niche-specific relevance to position your brand as an authoritative voice.

W4_Zhihu__03_icon_Community

Zhihu Community Management Services

Community engagement is central to Zhihu's ecosystem.

W4 provides:

  • Real-time comment and question responses

  • Reputation monitoring for brand mentions

  • Follower engagement strategies

  • Crisis management protocols

W4_Zhihu__04_icon_Q&A

Q&A Campaigns

Strategic Q&A campaigns allow your brand to:

  • Answer common industry questions

  • Seed branded responses

  • Capture long-tail Baidu traffic

Our team:

  • Identifies trending and high-volume questions in your niche

  • Crafts insightful, non-promotional answers

  • Engages both organically and through sponsored content boosts
W4_Zhihu__05_icon_Payed_Advertising

Zhihu Paid Ads

Paid ads on Zhihu offer scalable visibility in front of educated decision-makers.

W4 helps you run:

  • Banner ads (feed, pop-ups, video)

  • Trending topic placements

  • Open-screen and interstitial formats

  • Keyword-targeted ad campaigns
We support:
  • Audience segmentation

  • Creative development

  • Budget optimization and ROI reporting
AI_icon

AI Content & Strategy Support

Zhihu’s AI ecosystem (including Direct Answer AI, Starmap AI, and Personal Knowledge Libraries) is revolutionizing how content is surfaced and consumed.

We help you:

  • Integrate AI-optimized content creation tools

  • Feed Zhihu’s semantic search models

  • Develop AI-powered brand knowledge bases

  • Leverage predictive analytics for content performance

By combining AI tools with human insight, we ensure your content not only ranks but resonates and converts.

cro_1080726005

Consulting & Analytics

Zhihu success is driven by data and iteration.

We offer:

  • Initial strategy consulting and platform fit analysis

  • Audience behavior insights and segmentation strategies

  • Ongoing campaign monitoring (CTR, engagement, sentiment)

  • ROI tracking for both paid and organic campaigns
You’ll receive monthly reports, insights, and optimizations to continuously improve campaign performance.

B2B ZHIHU MARKETING: AMPLIFY YOUR BRAND & LEADS

W4 specializes in B2B Zhihu marketing — enabling you to:

  • Build trust with decision-makers

  • Capture top-of-funnel leads

  • Position your brand as an industry expert

We tailor content strategies for:

  • Tech, SaaS, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Financial Services, and more
W4 - Zhihu B2B Marketing
W4_Zhihu__06_Icon_Visibility

Paid Advertising on Zhihu: Get Maximum Visibility

We deploy a full suite of Zhihu ad formats:

  • Open-screen ads

  • Banner ads (static & video)

  • Trending topics promotion

  • Pop-up interstitials

  • Text + image card units

Ads are placed in:

  • Topic threads

  • Selected high-traffic Q&As

  • Homepage recommendations

With A/B testing and precise audience targeting, we maximize ROAS while maintaining brand tone and trust.

W4_Zhihu__07_Icon_Viideo

Live Seminars and Roundtables: Connect with Your Target Audience

Let your brand speak directly to your audience through Zhihu Live and other interactive formats.

We help you:

  • Organize live webinars, expert roundtables, and Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions

  • Promote events to relevant communities

  • Moderate discussions and collect post-event insights

Ideal for thought leadership, product education, or lead qualification.

W4_Zhihu__08_Icon_Consulting

Paid Consultancy: Get Expert Advice for Your Business

Need help shaping a long-term Zhihu strategy?

Our senior consultants provide:

  • Market entry assessments

  • Localization strategies

  • In-depth competitor audits

  • Content pillar development

Whether you're new to China or want to optimize an existing approach — we’ll help you build the blueprint for success.

Leverage Zhihu's Ecosystem to Differentiate Your Brand

Zhihu offers more than Q&A. We help you utilize:
Zhihu Weekly
Zhihu Bookstore
Zhihu Live
Zhihu Column (专栏)
Zhihu Courses

WHY YOUR BRAND NEEDS ZHIHU MARKETING

Key Platform Stats (As of Q1 2025)
69.4M Monthly Active Users
94.5M Content Creators
Strong Baidu SERP visibility
AI-driven content distribution
Zhihu users are
Educated and discerning
Interested in thought leadership
Receptive to non-intrusive brand interaction

With W4’s Zhihu marketing solutions you can:

W4_Zhihu__10_Icon_Expertise

Showcase your expertise and increase brand authority

Zhihu is a platform where users go to ask questions and get reliable answers. By sharing your knowledge and expertise, you can establish your brand as an authority in your industry and gain trust from potential customers.

W4_Zhihu__11_Icon_Web_traffic

Increase organic traffic

Baidu, China's largest search engine, recognizes Zhihu's authority as a source of reliable information. As a result, Zhihu pages are likely to rank higher in Baidu's search engine results pages (SERPs), driving more organic traffic to your website.

W4_Zhihu__12_Icon_Meet_customers_on_journey

Meet your customers in their research journey

Zhihu users are typically researching and seeking reliable information about specific topics. By providing answers to their questions about your brand, products, and services, you can meet them in their research journey and establish a relationship with them early on.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

a19

W4 has been our reliable partner in the field of digital marketing and annual report preparation for over 10 years. Over the years we have worked together on various projects, which have always been implemented reliably, competently, purposefully and, above all, very innovatively. I can highly recommend W4 as a partner! I would like to thank the whole W4 team for the great cooperation, it was always a pleasure for me!

Frank C. Almer
Schaffner Holding AG
a19

W4 has been an incredible partner for us as a Digital Marketing Agency, providing fast, reliable, and consistent technical and IT developer solutions. From building a Web App to creating flawless APIs, W4 is a unique partner in that they can execute highly technical IT tasks with full competence of a marketing perspective. We are always impressed with their thorough attention to detail and creative approach to providing solutions. W4 has enabled us to discover technical workarounds within Hubspot we did not even think would be possible! We look forward to continuing to work with W4 on our future projects!

Ashley Gehrig-Alioto
MediaBros. GmbH
a19

W4 supports us with the maintenance (updates) and the further development of the Typo3 website. They also react quickly and always have a solution for solving a problem or integrating a new function.

Simon Flück
Meyer Burger Technology AG

FAQs

How do I advertise on Zhihu?
How does Zhihu marketing work?
Which are the main benefits of advertising on Zhihu?
What are useful Zhihu features for the marketers?
How China's Zhihu Q&A platform helps with brand marketing
Why Zhihu Q&A platform is a content marketer's dream

MEET YOUR ZHIHU ADVERTISING SPECIALISTS

Sarah Wilhelm
Sarah Wilhelm
CEO
+41 44 562 49 39
Termin vereinbaren
Shuting Fu
Shuting Fu
Business Development APAC
+86 13811800095
Termin vereinbaren
Trustpilot