Purchasing Research as content.

[traderone]

Hi,
I'm toying with the idea of purchasing good *researched answers to difficult questions. Questions tend to range from business, to public policy and demographics, science, etc. I almost placed an ad on oDesk a few moments ago, but hesitated for some reason. This will add up quick at $5 per answer (oDesks minimum). How can I entice *knowledgeable business people and experts to answer difficult questions in a professional manner while citing their sources, etc.? I mean $5 is nothing to a professional... so, what else can I do to motivate these individuals (without them spamming up my site with their services). The comment section of my site does allow a url to be entered.

I'm just looking for ideas and thinking out loud. (I hope that is a good thing.)

Thanks,

 

[Tia Wood]

Your target audience would be more willing to provide the content you are after if there is an incentive involved. It doesn't necessarily have to be monetary. You could offer traffic, promotion, featured listings, etc but it has to be there from the get go and not just a promise for 'something to come'. Ask yourself what you can offer in return, put it on the table and see if they bite.