Quora Spaces have undergone significant changes regarding monetization, especially in late 2024. If you're looking to earn money with Quora Spaces as a beginner in 2024 (and moving into 2025), you need to be aware of these updates.

Key Change: Space Subscriptions and Ads Revenue Sharing Programs Discontinued

Quora discontinued its direct Space Subscriptions and Ads Revenue Sharing programs for Spaces. This means you can no longer directly charge for exclusive content within your Space or earn a share of ad revenue directly from ads displayed on your Space posts as you might have previously.

The Primary Method for Monetization Now is Quora+

Quora has shifted its focus to Quora+ as the main avenue for creators to monetize their content, including content within Spaces.

How to Earn Money with Quora Spaces (via Quora+): A Beginner's Guide (2024/2025 Outlook)
1. Understand Quora+ and How it Works:

Subscription Model: Quora+ is a site-wide subscription service (e.g., $5/month or $50/year). Subscribers get access to exclusive content across Quora, including content from Spaces enrolled in Quora+.

Revenue Sharing: As a content creator in an enrolled Space, you earn a share of the revenue generated from Quora+ subscriptions based on how much Quora+ members engage with your monetized content. Metrics include views, upvotes, comments, shares, and crucially, whether your content converts readers into paying Quora+ subscribers.

Paywall Content: You can choose to put your content (questions, answers, posts within your Space) behind a paywall, making it accessible only to Quora+ subscribers.

2. Steps to Monetize Your Space with Quora+:

Create a High-Quality Quora Space:

Choose a Niche: Select a topic you are knowledgeable and passionate about. Niche down to attract a dedicated audience (e.g., "Beginner's Guide to Digital Art," "Sustainable Living Tips," "Advanced Python Programming").

Consistent Content: Post regularly. The more valuable content you share, the more reasons people have to follow your Space and for Quora+ subscribers to engage.

Engage with Your Audience: Respond to comments and questions within your Space (if you have a linked discussion group).

Promote Your Space: Share your Space on other social media platforms or your website to drive traffic and attract new followers.

Become a Trusted Authority: Aim to provide unique insights, well-researched information, or personal experiences that add value.

Enroll Your Space in Quora+:

Eligibility:

Your Space must comply with Quora's policies.

The Space owner must verify residence in an eligible country (monetization is typically available in English-language Quora to users in specific regions).

Your Space needs to earn a minimum of $10 USD before payouts, following a review by Quora moderation.

How to Enroll:

Navigate to your Space's "Settings" page.

Under "Monetization," click "Earnings programs overview."

Verify your location and follow the prompts to enroll in the Quora+ revenue sharing program.

You will need to accept terms and conditions and connect a bank account via Stripe (Quora's payment processor).

Strategically Use the Paywall:

Balance Free and Paid: Decide what content goes behind the paywall. You might offer some free, high-value content to attract new followers and demonstrate your expertise, while reserving your most in-depth analysis, exclusive guides, or premium insights for Quora+ subscribers.

Tease Paid Content: In your free posts, you can refer to more detailed information available to Quora+ subscribers within your Space.

3. Beginner's Strategy for Success:

Focus on Building Authority First: As a beginner, your initial focus shouldn't be solely on immediate earnings. Instead, concentrate on:

Consistent High-Quality Content: Provide genuine value.

Engagement: Actively participate by answering relevant questions on Quora outside your Space, linking back to your Space when appropriate.

Growing Your Following: The larger and more engaged your Space's following, the more likely Quora+ subscribers will discover and engage with your content.

Leverage Quora's Ecosystem:

Answer Questions: Use Quora's main Q&A platform to answer questions related to your Space's topic. Include links to relevant posts within your Space when it adds value (don't spam!). This drives organic traffic to your Space.

Write Posts: Use the "Post" feature within your Space to share longer-form articles, tutorials, or updates.

Curate Content: Share relevant answers from other Quora users or articles from external sources within your Space, adding your own commentary. This keeps your Space active even when you're not publishing original content.

Be Patient: Monetizing content on any platform takes time. Building an audience and generating significant revenue through Quora+ will require consistent effort and patience.

Analyze Your Performance: Use Quora's analytics to see which posts are performing well, what topics resonate with your audience, and adjust your content strategy accordingly.

4. Alternative (Indirect) Monetization Strategies (Beyond Quora+):

Even with the changes, Quora Spaces can still be powerful for indirect monetization:

Drive Traffic to Your Own Properties:

Website/Blog: Use your Quora Space (and your Quora profile) to consistently link to your own blog posts, website, or online store.

Affiliate Marketing: If you review products or services relevant to your niche, you can include affiliate links in your Space posts or answers (ensure compliance with Quora's policies and disclose affiliate relationships).

Social Media/YouTube: Promote your other social media channels or YouTube videos where you might have direct monetization.

Build Your Email List: Encourage your Space followers to sign up for your email newsletter for exclusive content or updates. An email list is a valuable asset you own and control.

Offer Services/Products: If you're a coach, consultant, freelancer, or sell digital products (eBooks, courses), use your Quora Space to establish your expertise and subtly promote your offerings.

Brand Collaborations/Sponsorships: As your Space grows and you become an authority, brands might approach you for sponsored content opportunities, much like on blogs or other social media.

While the direct monetization paths for Quora Spaces have changed, the platform remains a valuable channel for building authority, reaching a curious audience, and driving traffic to other income-generating ventures. For beginners, the focus should be on creating exceptional value within your niche to attract and retain an engaged following that can then be monetized through Quora+ or indirect strategies.