Wednesday, August 13, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mitchell P. Davis
Broadcast Interview Source, Inc.
202) 333-5000
ExpertClick@Gmail.com
ExpertClick Ends Paid-Only Policy — Welcomes Freemium and Creator Members Under Strict 10-Point Qualification System
Washington, D.C. — August 13, 2025 — For decades, ExpertClick ran a paid-membership-only directory, built on the belief that credible experts needed "skin in the game" to be taken seriously by the news media. As the long-standing industry joke goes: "You are an expert as soon as your check clears."
The old policy worked in its time — but it also limited diversity, discouraged up-and-coming voices, and kept out potential high-value contributors who couldn't commit financially right away. Now, ExpertClick is throwing open the doors with a three-tier membership model that includes qualified Freemium members and a new Creator Membership that actually pays experts based on page views.
At a Glance: Old vs. New Membership Policy
| Old Policy: Paid-Only | New Policy: Three Tiers + 10-Point Qualification |
| Only paying members could join. | Freemium, Paid, and Creator tiers now available. |
| Membership based mainly on ability to pay. | All members must pass a strict 10-point quality rubric. |
| Limited diversity of backgrounds and expertise. | Broader range of voices for journalists to interview. |
| Free listing trials failed due to stale profiles, lack of engagement, and "drive-by" sign-ups. | Freemium members ranked last; Creators ranked second; Paid ranked first — ensuring incentive to upgrade or contribute. |
| No revenue-sharing for prolific content creators. | Creators get paid based on the page views their content generates. |
| Media credibility tied to payment status. | Media credibility tied to verified qualifications and ongoing content value. |