The Expert Database is where you can find experts, products, PR professionals, companies, story ideas, and press releases. This tool helps you connect directly with the right people and resources to support your stories.
You can access the database directly from your dashboard by clicking Source Directory in the top menu of your dashboard.
Experts
When you click into the Experts tab, you’ll see profiles that you can browse, filter, and contact.
Use the filters on the left (gender, beat, status, location, title, hashtags, etc.) to narrow down your search.
Click Contact to reach out directly.
Badges like Quick to Respond or Frequent Source give you insight into an expert’s responsiveness.
Products
In the Products tab, you can search for product recommendations for stories such as gift guides or roundups.
Filters include category, price range, and whether samples are available.
Save products you like to quickly revisit them later.
PRs
The PRs tab lets you find PR professionals who represent experts, companies, or brands.
Use filters such as beat, location, company type, or hashtags to refine your search.
Companies
The Companies tab lets you search directly for organizations that may be relevant to your work.
This can help you identify brands, startups, or larger businesses tied to your story.
Story Ideas
The Story Ideas tab shows what experts are currently talking about. You can learn more about how to use this feature here.
If something sparks your interest, click Start a Conversation to get commentary straight from the expert.
You can filter by hashtag, company, source last visit, or profile completion to explore trending ideas.
Press Releases
The Press Releases tab gives you access to announcements from companies and PRs.
You can filter by site or hashtag to zero in on relevant updates.
Tips and Tricks on Using Qwoted's Expert Database
Here are some ways to get the most out of your searches:
Combine keywords + filters: You’ll get the best results by using both. This works across all tabs:
Experts
Products
PRs
Companies
Story Ideas
Press Releases
Save favorites: Use the heart button on any profile to add it to your favorites. You can find all your saved items under the Saved Items menu in the main navigation bar.
Explore full profiles: Clicking on a profile opens an expanded view where you’ll see:
Profile header (name, title, company, tags)
Bio (background + expertise)
Contact options (location, socials, website)
Employment history
Media (podcasts, videos, articles)
Recent quotes
Each profile includes a “Message source” button, an easy way to start a conversation. You can learn more about that here.
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