Ask The Expert – WordPress Q&A Plugin
Build a WordPress Q&A forum with an Ask the Expert system. Ask the Expert supports adding multiple experts and assigning them to an unlimited number of Q&A categories.
Each expert can be assigned to more than one category, and each category can host several experts.
Assigning Questions to Experts
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Users can post a question, and the first expert to answer is assigned to the question and continues the communication with the user who posted the question. Each question can be publicly or privately displayed. If set to private, only the expert and the user will be able to view the question and answer. User can also choose to post a question to a specific expert and not to all experts in a category. |
Admin Dashboard Showing Each Question Status |
ChatGPT Integration
Example of the Automatic Answer Generated by ChatGPT as an Expert |
The plugin supports integration with ChatGPT. It allows users to assign their questions to the ChatGPT expert which will automatically generate an answer. ChatGPT understands the human language and allows you to give immediate answers to users of your forum. Enhancing your site with modern technologies will let you engage more people to your platform and make your work easier. |
Ask the Expert Q&A Plugin Payment Support
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The ask the expert plugin can support payments using the EDD (Easy Digital Downloads) or WooCommerce cart systems which has more than 30 available payment gateways including PayPal, Stripe, 2Checkout, and many more. Define the cost for posting a question or for answering. Set a different price for each category or also a price for viewing an expert answer. Requires the payments add-on. |
Payments Integration |
Experts Profile and Dashboard
Edit Profile Screen in Expert Dashboard |
Each verified expert can create their own profile with a detailed description about their background. An Expert can add a picture and also additional contact information. Use a shortcode to list all available experts by category so users can directly pick the expert they wants to receive answers from |
Ask the Expert Dashboard
| The Expert dashboard contains all questions awaiting a response, questions which were already answered and gives access to the expert profile. |
Expert Dashboard Available Questions |
User Profile and Dashboard
User Profile Edit Mode |
The User can create a profile adding their picture and basic contact information. User Dashboard also allows the user to view the list with all his questions. |
Posting Questions
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Users can post new questions which will be sent to a list of experts or else placed in the public folder so anyone can answer it. Users can attach files or images to questions they ask. |
Screen Showing New Question Posted by a User |
WordPress Administrator Dashboard
Admin Dashboard - Questions List | The WP admin can view all current questions in the system, reassign a question to another expert, make a question public or private and manage all questions. |
Reports and Statistics
| Use a reports dashboard showing all system activity and additional statistics for each expert. |
Screen Showing Statistics and expert Reports |
WordPress Q&A Plugin Bundle
The Ask the Expert Plugin is bundled with CM WordPress Answers Plugin. Together they are the ultimate Q&A plugins to create a comprehensive Q&A forum.
Using the Ask the Expert System for WordPress
- Post Questions for Experts to Answer – Let real experts answer user questions on your WordPress site
- Private Questions Support – Lets users ask experts private questions
- Assigning Questions to First Available Expert– Let experts pick the questions they can answer
- Expert Supported Categories – Support multiple topics and unlimited experts
- Expert Directory – Build an index of all available experts by category
Expert Plugin Use Case Example
- User Community – Build a professional community website powered by user generated content. It is divided to experts who give out answers to users who submit them. You have the power to create a centralized hub platform for giving answers and feedback to your users. Monetize the platform by letting users pay for a subscription and also rewarding your experts. The viral effect of such concept is vast, so don’t waste time, and start your project today.
Ask the Expert Add-on Related Use Cases
Ask the Expert Related Resources
Ask the Expert Prerequisite Plugin
- CM Answers – Is bundled with Ask the Expert system
Ask the Expert System Editions and Pricing
| Feature | Answers Pro (Essential) | Ask the Expert (Advanced) | Ask the Expert (Ultimate) |
| $49 | $69 | $99 | |
| Number of Websites / License Activations | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Basic Moderation options |  | | |
| Answers & Voting Counts | | | |
| Templates can be Customized | | | |
| Localization Support | | | |
| Mobile Responsive | | | |
| Advanced Access Control | | | |
| Question Categories | | | |
| Shortcodes with Ajax Support | | | |
| Widgets | | | |
| User Dashboard | | | |
| ChatGPT Support | | | |
| Social Media Integration | | | |
| File Attachments | | | |
| Q&A Comments | | | |
| Question Tags | | | |
| Customize Permalink | | | |
| Sticky Questions | | | |
| Forum Disclaimer | | | |
| Social Share Widget | | | |
| User Badges | | | |
| Reassign Content | | | |
| Make Forum your Homepage | | | |
| User Profile Page | | | |
| User Posting Meter | | | |
| Gravatar Support | | | |
| Multisite Support | | | |
| BuddyPress Integration | | | |
| Logs & Statistics | | | |
| Geo-Location Information | | | |
| Replace WordPress Comments | | | |
| Full Text Editor | | | |
| Best Answer Support | | | |
| Edit After Posting | | | |
| Private Questions | | | |
| Private Answers | | | |
| AdSense Integration | | | |
| Integration with CM Expert Directory | | | |
| Experts Index |  | | |
| Manage Questions | | | |
| Reassign Questions | | | |
| Assign Experts | | | |
| Expert Dashboard | | | |
| Paid Questions | | | |
| Paid Answers | | | |
| Paid Unlock | | | |
| Number of Websites / License Activations | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| $49 | $69 | $99 |
Ask the Expert Image Gallery
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- Admin Setting – Assign Experts to Category
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- User Profile – Edit Mode
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- User Dashboard – Ask a Question
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- User Dashboard – User Posted Questions
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- Expert Dashboard – Answer a Question
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- Expert Dashboard – Available Questions
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- Expert Profile – Edit Mode
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- Admin Dashboard – System Statistics
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- Admin Dashboard – Questions List
Back-end Gallery
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- Questions
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- Add New Question
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- Add New Question-Yoast SEO
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- Answers & Comments
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- Categories
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- Logs
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- Settings-General
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- Settings-Appearance
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- Settings-Thread
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- Settings-Access and Moderation
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- Settings-Notifications
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- Settings-Social Login
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- Settings-Advertisements
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- Settings-Labels
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- Settings-Custom CSS
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- MicroPayments
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- Settings-Experts Addon
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- Shortcodes
WordPress Ask Expert Plugin Frequently Asked Questions
Please check the user guide to learn more about this plugin.
How many questions can be asked?
Can images or files be uploaded with questions?
Is it possible for me to require payment for asking or answering questions on my website?
Yes. We have included payment support for this plugin for requiring payment for posting or answering questions.
Will this plugin help my SEO?
Can users choose the expert that answers the question?
No. Our Ask the Expert plugin has a shortcode for showing the list of all available categories. User can choose to use this list to decide which category to submit their question to then experts within that category will have the opportunity to answer the question posted.
To learn more about the shortcodes for this plugin and how to use them see this documentation article
