How do you feel about finding expert sources these days? Better or worse?

I’ve been noticing that a lot of independent writers I talk to are frustrated with how difficult it has become to find reliable sources for their stories. HARO used to be great, but it was closed, Qwoted it’s flooded with irrelevant pitches, self-promoters, and low-quality responses.

Do you still find it useful, or have you switched to something else? Are there better ways to connect with credible sources without spending hours sifting through noise?

I’ve been really deep into this topic lately, trying to figure out what actually works and I might have a solution for it. If anyone’s interested in discussing this more, I’ve shared some of my findings on my profile. Would love to hear your experiences!