I was wondering how it's possible to get guest posters on a niche forum which start discussions about a particular area without them to be competitors. And how do you pay them?
That's an interesting conundrum. I suppose if your blog covered a general topic (such as marketing rather than Internet marketing), it would be possible to find guest posters who wouldn't try to compete with you. As for paying them, most people will accept Paypal or one of the other alternatives.
I never focus on competition. Simply do the best that you can, and you will come out ahead. It is as simple as that IMHO.
Look for subjects parallel to your niche. You sell auto parts? Look for mechanical engineers. They don't sell auto parts, but know a lot about them.
