On the "Need for SEO" Telegram channel, we discovered an interesting course about Reddit and Quora that was being sold in the foreign market for $49.99. There are quite a few positive reviews on the forum where the course was published, and the person who posted it shared a screenshot where he managed to earn $50 a day using one of the methods.
The creator of this course promises that it can help anyone master the practical skills for using Reddit and Quora effectively, including how to get organic traffic from these platforms. In this article, we've summarized the course, removed unnecessary information, and added more tips and tricks to help you make money on Reddit and Quora. If you are looking for other options to make money, visit our telegram channel, where you’ll find a lot of useful information.
How to Earn on Reddit
Reddit is one of the leading social media platforms in the world. This platform allows its users to post links to websites, various text posts, posts with images, and videos. On Reddit, you can create communities, participate in various discussions, and simply enjoy your time.
As of December 2020, Reddit had 52 million active users. This is the only information about the platform's audience that has been published by its representatives.
Reddit's anti-spam system quickly detects spam links, and most large subreddits (communities) have bots for cleaning and active moderators.
There is a lot of local slang on the platform, which is worth learning if you plan to promote it on Reddit. There is a glossary that will help you pass as a local user and make your posts more organic.
You can earn on Reddit in several ways:
- Creating and selling accounts;
- Creating and selling subreddits (communities);
- Selling links and posts in subreddits;
- Creating a community for your business, product, or service and increasing the number of customers;
- Posting affiliate links.
Next, there's a detailed guide on working with Reddit, and you can choose the earning method that suits you.
Creating Accounts on Reddit
Organization and practice in creating accounts play a significant role. The course creator suggests creating a Google spreadsheet to keep track of accounts. If you are creating 1-3 accounts per month, you can use your home IP address, but if you plan on mass registration, you will need proxies and anti-detection techniques.
Here's what the course creator’s spreadsheet might look like;
To work with Reddit, you'll need a large number of email addresses. Reddit requires email confirmation for registration. Many bots can automate this process, but the course creator advises focusing on high-quality accounts and avoiding such bots.
Additionally, be aware that Reddit blocks many services that provide temporary and disposable emails, so it's better not to waste time searching for such services and instead purchase accounts from stores.
After creating an account, you need to warm it up by, for example, responding to a question or leaving a comment. The course creator recommends the subreddit "AskReddit" as they accept comments from new accounts without karma.
Checking Accounts for Bans
Every time you create a new account, you need to check for shadow bans, which are often used by Reddit's anti-spam system. You might think everything is fine – you're posting messages, and leaving comments, but in reality, all your messages are marked as spam and scrutinized by moderators.
To check if your account is banned, you should:
- Open a different browser or use incognito mode;
- Copy the link to your profile and paste it into the browser.
If everything is okay, your profile will open. If the account is banned, you will see a similar picture:
You can see an example on two of the course creators’ accounts: juliponch9999 and Oliviimills.
Next, you need to ensure that people can see your messages. You can do this as follows:
- Open the subreddit where you posted your response;
- Copy the link and paste it into your browser's incognito mode;
- Sort by newest.
If your message is visible, then everything is fine. If not, your account is shadow-banned, and you'll need to create a new one.
In case of an important account, such as your main or official one, is blocked, you can file an appeal to have the ban lifted. Additionally, it is possible to transfer control of the subreddit, but we will discuss that later.
Earning Karma
Karma is extremely important on Reddit, as accounts with high karma can be sold to others for a decent amount of money. Karma makes your account more reputable, allowing you to post more frequently in subreddits, and your posts gain more popularity. A good benchmark is having over 100 karma on your account if you want your profiles to last longer.
If your accounts are getting banned too quickly, try earning more karma and then attempt posting again. By the way, if you plan to use native advertising in large subreddits, it's better to accumulate 1,000 karma or more.
When creating a new account, you can accumulate both comment karma and post karma. The course creator recommends building up both types.
For comment karma, look for new topics. If you write well, simply browse new topics and leave positive and useful comments; the writer will likely upvote them.
If you're not as skilled at writing, you should compile a list of subreddits related to topics you're knowledgeable about. This will make commenting easier. Whenever you need to accumulate karma on a new account, you can visit new posts in these subreddits to comment and earn points.
To accumulate post karma, you can search Google News for articles from the last 60 minutes. This time frame allows you to find fresh news that likely hasn't been added to Reddit yet, so moderators will likely approve it, and other users will vote on it.
The course creator has a detailed video on how to create posts, which can be helpful if you have no experience in earning on Reddit.
If you post an old article, users may downvote it, which will reduce your karma. It's better to stay away from articles about politics and other controversial topics, as users may also deduct karma from you for this.
Read the article, find the name of the city, and then enter the name of that city on Reddit. For example, if the article is about the Baltimore Orioles team, then the city is Baltimore.
You can search for subreddits related to Baltimore, and then submit the article to one of these subreddits.
New accounts are usually limited in posting speed — 1 message every 12 minutes. You can publish the article and add a comment, then move on to creating a new account. This will allow you to accumulate a stockpile of accounts and not waste time in vain.
By the way, we do not recommend using any subreddits dedicated to karma farming (such as freekarma4u, freekarma4all) or upvote exchange platforms, and so on. These communities can lead to your account being shadow-banned or banned on mainstream subreddits.
Creating Your Own Subreddit
One of the most popular methods for marketers to use Reddit is by creating their own subreddit — a community that you administer. In your subreddit, you can establish rules, approve content, and have nearly complete freedom of action.
Reddit does not employ automatic spam detection to block subreddits, and administrators rarely take manual action unless you post illegal content.
When creating a new subreddit, it's advisable to set it up and allow it to sit for a few days before starting to publish posts. It's best to specify the sources from which you will be posting. Therefore, you'll need to search for content from YouTube, news websites, and some popular blogs to share source links.
We recommend customizing the color scheme, adding rules to the sidebar, and placing links to some related popular communities.
For example, if you're creating a channel about wristwatches:
Design it and add rules:
This is how a customized account looks:
Find a relevant article:
Share a link to it as a post:
In the tools, you can invite a second account and make it a subreddit moderator. It's better to do this right away. The subreddit will remain active even if the admins or other moderators are banned. You can add an unlimited number of moderators.
Taking Over Other Subreddits
In the past year, taking over other subreddits has become popular among marketers. This method can also be useful if you've lost access to your own community. There is a RedditRequest thread used by Reddit administrators to support unmoderated communities.
When a subreddit has no moderators, it quickly becomes overrun with spam. Reddit allows users with karma of at least 500 and accounts older than 90 days to request to be added as moderators. A participant can become a moderator if all existing moderators are banned, inactive for 30 days, or have deleted their accounts.
Important! Do not submit a request if your account does not meet these criteria. There are no exceptions made by administrators, and you'll alert other users that your subreddit is available, making it possible for them to take over. Instead of waiting for your account to meet the requirements, you can simply purchase a 90-day-old account with the necessary amount of karma. You are limited to one request every 15 days, and attempting to bypass this limitation is not advisable. If you have a network of accounts, you can submit requests from different profiles to increase your chances of obtaining a subreddit.
One tactic to improve your chances of getting a subreddit is to make several high-quality posts in the thread you plan to take over. However, some abandoned subreddits may not allow posting.
Auto-Moderator Functions
Reddit has filters that block certain URL addresses. One of the most commonly banned URLs is any Amazon affiliate link. Auto-moderation is also frequently used on Reddit, allowing you to bypass potential blocking.
To bypass the spam label, you need to use various filters and rules. You can simply copy and paste the code provided below, replacing the Amazon domain with any other domain you're using for promotion. For example, if you're promoting your own website on your subreddit, it's advisable to include it in the code below for added reliability. Always add three dashes (---) to separate rules.
This list is just an example of common domains; you can add, edit, or remove any links you want. You can also read the full auto-moderator documentation to create your rules, and see how the course creator does it — there's nothing overly complicated.
Standard: Amazon affiliate links
action: approve
---
domain: amazon.com
action: approve
---
domain: youtube.com
action: approve
---
domain: youtu.be
action: approve
---
domain: ebay.com
action: approve
---
Another way to overcome spam filters is to register a new domain that you will use for redirection. Reddit blocks most URL shorteners, but you can create your own domain, set up WordPress with PrettyLinks, and use it as your personal URL shortener to bypass filters blocking Amazon or other links.
If you notice that your post is attracting a lot of attention on a popular subreddit, it's better to delete all other spam posts you've made and use this account only for quality publications. One popular link on a large subreddit can potentially drive traffic for many years.
Another interesting AutoModerator feature is the ability to add a response to every thread that is posted in your subreddit. You'll need to be creative in composing messages and test different messages to compare conversion rates.
Here's an example of the code you need to add to the AutoModerator rules page:
---
type: submission
Title: ["watch"]
comment: | Welcome to /r/{{subreddit}}, we sell premium watches at discount prices on watchesdirect.com!
---
In this example, the comment will trigger every time a post with the word "watch" in the title is submitted to your subreddit. You can change this word and the comment to any other and have multiple different rules triggered by different words.
Automatic Posting to Subreddit
Adding content to your subreddit can be time-consuming, especially when you have multiple subreddits. The solution is to automate posting to subreddits, which can be done using IFTTT with RSS feeds.
IFTTT is free, and you don't need to confirm your email when registering. With the trial version, you can use up to 5 applets, which is sufficient for one subreddit.
After registering, find "Reddit" in the applets and click on "RSS to Reddit."
Connect your Reddit account to IFTTT. In the 'Feed URL' field, paste your RSS channel.
Then, in the Subreddit section, paste the name of your subreddit (only the name, not the full URL).
Another method for adding content to your subreddit is automatic reposting from other subreddits to yours:
- Create a new applet on IFTTT;
- Click "If This" and find Reddit;
- Choose "New Hot Post in Subreddit.";
- Enter the subreddit from which you want to copy posts and create the trigger;
- Then click "Then That.";
- Find Reddit and choose "Submit a New Link.";
- Add the name of your subreddit in the last field and create the action.
Now your account will automatically publish messages without any additional actions. Detailed instructions are also available in the course creator's video.
Tips for Earning on Reddit
The more accounts you have, the more comfortable you'll be working with Reddit. If you plan to sell accounts, remember that older profiles are more valuable for you and others. When creating accounts, add posts and comments to different sections of Reddit to start earning karma.
Approach creatively and start creating new subreddits. If you want to promote your existing business, you can register one subreddit using the official name of your business and another for the industry you work in.
If you want to promote the Amazon affiliate program, you can register various subreddits for product categories, such as "BestAuthenticWatches" or "AllBabyClothesDeals."
These tips are quite general but can help you get started. To find ideas for subreddit names, visit Redditlist and see what's currently popular. Don't forget to set up AutoModerator rules to ensure that the links you send don't end up in spam. Find several YouTube channels or blogs related to your subreddit's topic and set them up for auto-posting via RSS feeds using IFTTT.
Don't overpost affiliate links; testing is essential to understand the optimal quantity for your subreddit and account. Your subreddit may get banned, and you may have to start over; this is just a part of the process.
If you have a subreddit with a growing number of subscribers, you can take it more seriously: do cross-promotions, repost popular posts, and add comments. This will help your subreddit rank in Google and attract more users to your subreddit.
Reddit ranks very well in search engines, especially posts that address problem-solving.
If you don't see the desired results from your monetization strategy, you can explore another monetization method or look for a buyer for your subreddit. You can also sell backlinks on your subreddit in the sidebar and in the top menu.
How to Earn Money on Quora
Quora is one of the most popular worldwide websites dedicated to answering questions. Users can add comments, gain a significant number of followers to their profiles, send messages with links and images, and create their own communities. In Quora, these communities are called "spaces," and they are very similar to subreddits on Reddit.
Previously, Quora adhered to a policy where users had to use their real names, and administrators were much stricter about spam. Last year, the policy changed, and marketing links are now allowed in your own space.
Ways to Earn Money on Quora:
- Selling accounts;
- Selling spaces;
- Monetizing spaces through the official Quora partner program;
- Monetizing your answers through the Quora partner program;
- Selling services for writing answers with external links;
- Through the Quora partner program.
- Placing affiliate links.
The choice of earning method is up to you. Below you’ll see some useful recommendations for working with Quora.
Creating an Account on Quora
Due to the old rules that users are accustomed to, Quora accounts receive the most followers when they use names and photos belonging to real people. You can use "ThisPersonDoesNotExist" and a fake name generator to quickly create a suitable persona for your profile.
You will also need to verify your email address to create an account. In Quora, some disposable email services are marked as spam, so if you use them, your account will be blocked immediately after registration.
It's better to create your own hosting and set up an email on it to generate the required number of addresses. Another option is to buy accounts from stores.
After confirming your email, you need to select topics related to the content you want to promote.
If you have difficulty with the Quora interface at first, there are detailed videos by the course creator.
Quora does not use shadow bans like Reddit. If you get banned on Quora, you will automatically be logged out, and you will receive an email stating that your account has been blocked. You can submit an appeal, but remember that Quora administrators hate spam, and if you are caught doing so, your account will not be unlocked.
How to Gain Subscribers on Quora
Gaining subscribers on Quora is not very easy or quick. When creating an account, it's best to use a photo of a woman aged 19-40. You can always change the account name and profile picture later. However, there is a slight risk that your subscribers will notice the changes and report to the administration that you are impersonating someone else.
If you plan to create a good, trustworthy account, actively participate in the comments section. Questions and answers can also help you gain subscribers. Remember that you can become an expert in anything you want. Create a professional or simply appealing profile, and people are more likely to subscribe to you.
How to Create Spaces on Quora
Spaces were introduced in 2019. In many ways, they are similar to subreddits but with a few differences. For example, subreddits have more tools for customizing threads, while spaces offer more monetization options.
Be sure to check the list of countries where monetization is allowed. Earnings are paid through Stripe, so simply using a VPN is not enough. If you are not in an eligible country, you can find a partner who will receive payment on your behalf and send it to you for a small fee.
To create a space:
- Go to the Spaces section;
- Click on "Create Space";
- Add a brief description and name;
- Specify a unique name for the space, but remember that if the name is copyrighted, it may be taken away.
After creating the space, go to the "Settings" tab to enable monetization and configure the community. You can read more about monetization in Quora's official article.
Add an icon and banner to your space.
In the "Review period" field, set it to 30 days.
Other users can suggest new content for your space. You can disable user-generated posts if you don't have the time or desire for moderation. To do this, toggle the switches for all items to the inactive position.
One of the most powerful tools in spaces is the queue feature. In the "Queue" tab, you can configure the frequency of posts to your space. You can also set the publication times, evenly distribute them throughout the hours or days.
The "People" tab can be used to appoint users as approved members, moderators, co-admins, and to invite subscribers.
If you see someone submitting good content to your community, you can invite them through "People" so that you don't have to manually approve their posts.
Afterward, you need to add content. These can be your own unique posts with text and images, similar to subreddits, or links to news and other people's publications.
One technique that you can use to get regular publications on Quora is the RSS function for spaces.
To use it, return to the settings page, go to the post suggestions section, and activate "Links from RSS feeds."
You will need to add RSS feed sources in the "What RSS sources does this Space allow" section. To do this, click "Edit."
You can add up to 5 RSS feeds, so make sure the selected RSS feed updates frequently.
To find quality RSS feeds, search in Google for "top SEO RSS feeds Feedspot" or "top marketing RSS feeds Feedspot."
If you notice that you have accumulated a large number of pending article publications in your queue, you can manually share them in your space. Simply go to the queue and click the "Share Now" button.
Quora will recommend your content to other users, automatically increasing the visibility of your space while it's active. The higher the quality of the content you add, the faster your space will grow.
To make your space grow even faster, invite writers and popular users to write content for you.
Quora Partner Program
The Quora Partner Program (QPP) is a popular way to earn money for beginners, but joining it is not straightforward. The program operates by invitation only, and the frequency with which Quora invites new partners is unknown. If you are from an eligible country and Quora invites you, you will receive an email notification.
Most people join QPP by purchasing an account from someone who has already been invited. For example, such accounts can be bought on BlackHatWorld. Use the site's search function or create a "Want to Buy" thread.
Account prices vary from $100 to $500. QPP is limited to users from Japan, Germany, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Australia, Indonesia, India, and Brazil.
Users from the United States can withdraw their earnings through Stripe, while all other eligible countries can withdraw funds using PayPal.
If you are buying an account, you should inquire about the account's associated country. Any country other than the United States will allow you to withdraw money via PayPal.
Earning money through QPP is extremely simple: you ask new questions and receive answers to them. Most questions will generate income for you, except for questions about drugs and adult content.
To earn, a question must generate traffic. If no one views your question, there will be no income.
When you ask a new question, you can invite users to answer it, and you can always post an answer yourself from another account. This will help the question attract more traffic.
The easiest way to come up with new questions is to modify questions you have already seen on the first page of Quora. You can add location, date, or something else that slightly alters the question. For example, from the question, "Which restaurant is the best?" you can create the question, "Which Chinese restaurant is the best in 2022?"
Keep in mind that you cannot repeatedly spam generic questions. If you constantly post such questions, your account will be reported, and you will be removed from QPP.
You can use a spreadsheet and a text randomizer to create thousands of question variations and then mix them up. Some other sources of question ideas include:
- AskReddit
- AnswerThePublic
- Searching for the newest Reddit posts using queries like "Who," "What," "Where," "Why," and "How."
Quora provides partners with additional information (this link only works if you are logged in with a partner account) about which questions have generated the most income over the last month, 6 months, and year. This information can be used to understand which questions pay the best.
Writing Answers for Marketing Purposes
Quora answers rank highly on Google, so they can be used to attract targeted traffic for businesses and affiliate programs. However, when writing answers for promotional purposes, it's important that they appear concise.
If people suspect you are posting answers for the purpose of link promotion, they will report your account, and you will be banned.
The best way to master writing answers for marketing purposes is to find accounts that are already doing this and emulate their writing style. To find such accounts, you can search for questions that are likely to be marked as spam. For example, questions like "What is the best vacuum cleaner," "Which are the strongest VPN," or "How to purchase cheap hosting" – some answers contain affiliate links.
To subtly incorporate a link into your answer, mention that additional information can be found there.
If you lack knowledge on a particular topic, you can search for existing articles on Reddit or Google and rewrite a portion of them. Such answers can be quite valuable to the audience. Include at least one image in your post to attract readers' attention.
Another tactic for promoting affiliate links on Quora is to ask questions that directly mention the product, service, or brand you want to promote.
Here's an example of promotion: a company recently wrote an article on its website about the best VPN services in 2022. You can ask a new question on Quora from your account, such as "Which VPNs are better?" Then, you can answer this question from another account, using the first 1-2 paragraphs copied from the blog post with a link to the publication containing affiliate links.
Important note: Quora uses an algorithm to close answers they deem low-quality. This may happen if you frequently mention spammy links, or phone numbers, or if your response is too short for such a question. Read the section dedicated to useless answers to ensure you make quality contributions right away.
Business Accounts on Quora
Quora also offers business accounts, highly valued for their ability to boost your answers quickly by positioning them higher, thus attracting more traffic. To create a business account, you need to start with a regular profile and then follow a specific link.
After registration, it takes approximately 24-48 hours for administrators to approve your profile. Quora has released its own brief guide offering tips on using a business account.
Affiliate Programs from the Course Creator’s Experience
The course creator attributes much of their success to two affiliate programs: Amazon Associates and Chaturbate. Passively, these affiliate programs brought the course creator several thousand dollars a year.
The course creator also recommends the Binance affiliate program due to its immense potential for passive income.
Amazon Associates
According to the course creator, Amazon Associates is the best program for people of any experience level. Amazon pays commissions for every purchase made until your user's cookie file is deleted. You can promote a Harry Potter book, but you'll earn money if the customer buys a new computer. One buyer can purchase dozens of items, and you can earn commissions on each of these items.
By default, Amazon affiliate links are marked as spam on Reddit, but this can be circumvented by creating your subreddit with AutoModerator set to automatically approve posts, as mentioned earlier.
Binance
Binance is the largest cryptocurrency exchange, and it offers one of the best referral programs. They provide lifetime rewards for trades made by users who registered using your referral code. Just by referring a few cryptocurrency enthusiasts, you can earn hundreds or even thousands of dollars in passive income each month.
The course creator spent only a few days promoting Binance on Reddit and Quora, managing to bring in 60 partners and earning over $500. However, out of the 60 users, only 5 started trading. This means there is significant potential for future passive income from the remaining 55 partners.
Chaturbate (for Adults 18+)
Adult affiliate programs are among the most profitable for beginners. For example, Chaturbate offers a lifetime payout program if your referral link stays active for an extended period.
The website allows webcam models to perform shows for viewers who purchase tokens for photo and video content. Each time viewers buy tokens, you can earn a share through the Revshare model.
Tips
- Use multiple accounts simultaneously. If one account gets banned, you can continue working with others;
- Add clean accounts that you don't actively use as backup moderators or administrators;
- Maintain documents containing information about your accounts, affiliate links, methods, and more;
- Experiment with new affiliate programs and approaches. Look for ways to increase your visibility on platforms to generate additional traffic;
- Track the effectiveness of subreddits and spaces using UTM tags;
- Use RSS to automate the process of posting news in your spaces and subreddits;
- Stay updated on trends and news, and create viral content to gain subscribers faster.
Recommended Services
Use these services to enhance the security of your Quora and Reddit accounts:
- Proxy: SOAX
- Anti-captcha: Dolphin
You can use these services for content creation:
Other tools and resources:
Conclusion
There are various ways to earn income on Quora and Reddit. We've listed the main tips and income methods in this article, but the course creator encourages you not to be afraid to explore other methods of making money.
