Mahalo Answers, Mahalo's own question and answer service, launched on December 15, 2008. The site allows users to post questions on any topic; if the query is time-sensitive or may require in-depth research, users have the option of offering payment (known as a "tip") for the best answer. Participants earn points for answering questions. As their points accumulate, users move up in belt levels and can do more on the site. Click here for more about How Mahalo Answers Works In addition to posting questions directly on Mahalo Answers, users may email questions to answers@mahalo.com.
More about Using Mahalo Answers
All users can create a profile page, where they upload an avatar, write a short biography of qualifications, and list links to other online profiles and websites. Users may specify if they have a minimum tip for answering direct questions—someone with an expertise in computers may choose to require a MD$5 tip for inquiries in that area, for example.
If you want to share your activity on Mahalo Answers, there is a blog widget available.
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Launch date
December 15, 2008
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Send email questions to
answers@mahalo.com
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Users earn points as they answer questions
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The more points you earn, the higher your belt level
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Questions may offer tips (in Mahalo Dollars) as payment for the best answer
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Number of questions you can post ranges with belt level
white belts (beginners) can post two non-tipped and ten tipped questions a day
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Can embed video and images in questions and answers
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Questions can be sorted by
newest, oldest, unanswered, highest tip, and those rated as most interesting
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Users can add funds to their account via PayPal, either with a PayPal account or by using a credit card
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Users can withdraw funds from Mahalo Answers when they have 40 or more Mahalo Dollars in an account
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25% processing fee for withdrawal
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Payments dispersed once a month via PayPal
