The concept behind this new widget is that you can put it on your site
and showcase your expertise… and CHARGE for it! I’m not charging,
but you could put a minimum $10 tip amount for example.
More at http://www.mahalo.com/answers/
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I can think of lots of bloggers who should have this up on their sites.
I’d be willing to pay them to answer my questions.
I hope it spreads. I love what you guys are doing with Answers.
Comment by Andrew Warner — January 7, 2009 @ 5:13 pm
Jason,
I love distributed ask boxes and badges, but not sure of the functionality. For example, I’m on your site right now. Why would I ask you a question via the Answers widget ask box (thus going through a third party) as opposed to just leaving you a comment (like this)? Unless you’re charging for the answer in which case facilitating the payment is useful.
Comment by Matt Koll — January 9, 2009 @ 9:58 pm