become an expert

Monetise your unique expertise

Become part of our global community, put your software knowledge to work, and earn in multiple ways while helping shape real business decisions.

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benefits

Why experts choose Arbolus

Get compensated for the expertise you already have on your terms and schedule.

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Earn by participating

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Earn by participating

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Deeper your thought leadership

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Deeper your thought leadership

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Influence industry decisions

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Influence industry decisions

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Join a global expert community

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Join a global expert community

REwards programme

Share your knowledge once, earn every time

With the Rewards Programme, you can submit software reviews and generate passive earnings every time a client reads them. Your expertise keeps working, even when you're not.

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THE PROCESS

Here's how it works

1.Create an account

Sign up in minutes. Tell us about your background, industry experience, and the software you use. That's what gets you matched to relevant work.

Free to join, no application fees
Set your own areas of expertise
2.Get assigned to a project

We match you to projects based on your profile and experience. When a client needs your perspective, you'll hear from us directly.

Matched automatically to relevant briefs
Accept or decline projects, you're always in control
3.Share your knowledge

You might join a live 1:1 call, record a video Q&A, or fill out a survey. The format varies per project, but each one is designed to be straightforward to complete.

4.Get paid (within 30 days)

Once your session is complete, you'll be paid within 30 days. You can receive your payment as a bank transfer, gift card, or charity donation.

THE PROCESS

Here's how it works

1.Create an account

Sign up in minutes. Tell us about your background, industry experience, and the software you use. That's what gets you matched to relevant work.

Free to join, no application fees
Set your own areas of expertise
2.Get assigned to a project

We match you to projects based on your profile and experience. When a client needs your perspective, you'll hear from us directly.

Matched automatically to relevant briefs
Accept or decline projects, you're always in control
3.Share your knowledge

You might join a live 1:1 call, record a video Q&A, or fill out a survey. The format varies per project, but each one is designed to be straightforward to complete.

4.Get paid (within 30 days)

Once your session is complete, you'll be paid within 30 days. You can receive your payment as a bank transfer, gift card, or charity donation.

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

More than one way to get involved

Designed for modern research and investment workflows

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Canopy

Record short video answers on your own time with our automated Q&A tool. Answer when it suits you, from wherever you are.

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Canopy

Record short video answers on your own time with our automated Q&A tool. Answer when it suits you, from wherever you are.

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Expert calls

Join a live 1:1 call with a client, structured around specific questions. Sessions typically pay $200–$500 per call.

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Expert calls

Join a live 1:1 call with a client, structured around specific questions. Sessions typically pay $200–$500 per call.

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Surveys

Answer a set of structured questions in writing. A fast way to share your perspective without getting on a call.

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Surveys

Answer a set of structured questions in writing. A fast way to share your perspective without getting on a call.

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And more

With our Rewards Programme, there's more than one way to get paid for what you know, with new formats added as the platform grows.

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What our experts say

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you get started.

1. What are your terms?

You can check out the full terms and conditions here. A few most important things worth highlighting:
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• Payment process - we operate on 30-days payment terms (see below)
• Confidentiality - all information remains confidential to the interactions within the platform.
• Anonymity - any information used outside of the platform or direct interactions with the client will be anonymised, which means that your name, job title or company will never be shared publicly.

2. How does the payment work?

3. What types of projects can I expect to work on?

4. How will I be contacted?

5. I have created my profile, what's next?

Use B2B software at work?

Share your experience with the tools you use, get paid every time a client reads your review, and get matched to paid projects in your field.

Use B2B software at work?

Share your experience with the tools you use, get paid every time a client reads your review, and get matched to paid projects in your field.

Compare your stack

Use B2B software at work?

Share your experience with the tools you use, get paid every time a client reads your review, and get matched to paid projects in your field.

Compare your stack

4.4 TrustScore

200,000+ Experts

Earn and influence with your expertise

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4.4 TrustScore

200,000+ Experts

Earn and influence with your expertise

Deloitte Technology Fast 500 2023 EMEA Winner award badge
Financial Times and Statista badge reading ‘1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2023/24/26’
Sifted badge for the Top 100 fastest-growing companies in the UK and Ireland in 2024

4.4 TrustScore

200,000+ Experts

Earn and influence with your expertise

Deloitte Technology Fast 500 2023 EMEA Winner award badge
Financial Times and Statista badge reading ‘1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2023/24/26’
Sifted badge for the Top 100 fastest-growing companies in the UK and Ireland in 2024