Directly sharing affiliate links on Quora is generally not allowed and can lead to your answers being removed or your account being banned. Quora's policy is strict about links to commercial sites, sales pages, or any site primarily intended to sell or pre-sell a product. They want to maintain a platform focused on genuine knowledge sharing, not direct marketing.

However, there's a widely accepted and effective indirect strategy that many affiliate marketers use to leverage Quora's massive audience. The core idea is to provide immense value first, then gently guide users to a place where they might encounter your affiliate offer.

Here's the "Quora Tutorial" on how to share affiliate links indirectly and avoid getting banned:

The Core Strategy: Value First, Affiliate Later (Indirect Approach)

Create High-Value, Informative Content (Off-Quora):

The Hub: This is your central piece of content. It could be a blog post, an in-depth article on your website, a YouTube video, a detailed review page (that's genuinely helpful and not just a sales pitch), or even an email opt-in page with a free valuable resource (like an e-book or checklist).

Focus on Solving a Problem: This content should answer common questions related to your niche comprehensively and genuinely. It must offer substantial value without directly pushing a sale.

Examples:

If you're in the fitness niche, write a blog post: "The Ultimate Guide to Home Workouts for Beginners."

If it's tech, write: "Comparing the Top 5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones of 2025."

If it's beauty, create: "10 Skincare Routines for Sensitive Skin."

Integrate Affiliate Links Naturally (on your own platform): Within this valuable content, you can then naturally place your affiliate links where they are truly helpful and relevant to the user. For example, in the "Home Workouts" guide, you might link to specific dumbbells or resistance bands. In the "Headphones" comparison, you'd link to the products.

Lead Generation (Optional but Recommended): Consider adding an opt-in form on your article/page to capture emails. This allows you to build an email list and nurture leads, providing more value over time and then promoting relevant affiliate products through email.

Find Relevant Questions on Quora:

Keyword Search: Use Quora's search bar to find questions related to your niche and the problem your high-value content solves.

"People Also Ask" / Related Questions: When viewing a question, look at the sidebar for related questions.

Follow Topics: Follow relevant topics to see new questions appear in your feed.

Look for Specificity: Questions like "What's the best noise-cancelling headphone for remote work?" are better than "What's a good headphone?"

Write Comprehensive and Helpful Answers on Quora:

Provide Value Directly on Quora: Your Quora answer itself should be informative, detailed, and directly address the user's question. Don't just give a vague answer and then link out. Aim for a thorough, well-structured response that could stand on its own even without an external link.

Be a Thought Leader: Share your expertise, experience, and insights. Quora users appreciate genuine advice.

Use Formatting: Break up your answer with bullet points, numbered lists, bold text, etc., to make it easy to read.

Strategically Place Your Link (Indirectly):

Contextual Linking: At the very end of your detailed answer, if your external content genuinely provides more in-depth information or a specific resource that directly relates to the question, you can include a single, non-commercial link.

The Link Text: Do NOT use commercial or salesy anchor text. Instead of "Buy X Product Here," use something like:

"For a more in-depth guide on [topic], you can read my article here: [Link to your informative blog post]"

"I've compiled a detailed comparison of [products/services] on my website, which you can find here: [Link to your comparison article]"

"If you're interested in a step-by-step tutorial on [specific process], I've created a video/resource on my site: [Link to your YouTube video/free resource]"

Avoid Link Shorteners (like Bitly for direct affiliate links): While some advise using them for "brand new accounts," Quora often flags them. It's safer to link directly to your own valuable content.

Only ONE Link (per answer): Avoid stuffing multiple links. One highly relevant link is best.

No Cloaking: Don't try to "cloak" or hide affiliate links directly on Quora. Quora's algorithms are sophisticated and will likely detect them. It's the landing page that matters to them.

Example Flow:

Quora Question: "What's the best way to get rid of stubborn belly fat?"

Your Quora Answer: (Detailed explanation of diet, exercise principles, consistency, types of workouts, common mistakes, etc. - all value)

At the end of your answer: "For a comprehensive plan that includes specific workout routines and meal prep ideas, you might find my 'Ultimate Guide to Fat Loss' helpful on my blog: [YourBlog.com/fat-loss-guide]"

On Your Blog: The "Ultimate Guide to Fat Loss" is packed with information. Within that article, you might naturally recommend and link to affiliate products like specific protein powders, workout equipment, or reputable online fitness programs.

Why This Works (and Avoids Bans):

You're Not Spamming: You're providing genuine value on Quora, establishing yourself as an authority, and only linking to further valuable resources.

Quora's Policy Compliance: You're linking to an informative site (your blog/website), not directly to a commercial sales page. The commercial aspect (the affiliate link) is one step removed, on your own platform.

Builds Trust: Users are more likely to click a link from someone who has already proven helpful, and they are more likely to convert on your own platform where you have more control over the user experience.

Long-Term Strategy: This approach builds sustainable traffic, strengthens your brand, and can lead to conversions beyond just a single affiliate click.

Things to AVOID on Quora:

Direct Affiliate Links: No direct Amazon, ClickBank, ShareASale, etc., links.

Excessive Linking: Don't put links in every answer, or multiple links in one answer.

Short, Generic Answers: Don't just write a one-sentence answer and drop a link.

Spammy Behavior: Don't copy-paste answers or link to irrelevant content.

Overly Promotional Language: Keep your Quora answers unbiased and helpful, not salesy.

By adopting this indirect, value-driven approach, you can effectively leverage Quora's reach for affiliate marketing without falling afoul of its strict content policies.