Quora’s Monetization Programs Are Ending — Here’s What You Can Do About It

If you’re a content creator on Quora and have been monetizing through the Space Subscriptions or Ads Revenue Sharing programs, there’s a big change coming your way.

Starting November 18, 2024, Quora will be discontinuing both the Space Subscriptions and Ads Revenue Sharing programs.

If this news caught you by surprise, don’t worry — there’s still time to prepare and adjust to the changes.

Let’s break down what’s happening, what it means for you, and most importantly, what you can do about it.

What’s Changing?

For those enrolled in Space Subscriptions or Ads Revenue Sharing, you’ve probably enjoyed earning money through these programs by offering exclusive content or benefiting from ad placements.

However, after November 18, 2024, these two programs will be officially discontinued.

But not everything is changing. Quora’s Quora+ program will continue as is, and it’s actually the main alternative that content creators can transition to if they still want to monetize their content.

Important Dates to Keep in Mind

• Now until November 17, 2024: You can continue using the Space Subscriptions and Ads Revenue Sharing programs like you always have. Earnings will keep rolling in up until that date.
• November 18, 2024: Both programs will be discontinued, and if you haven’t made changes by this time, your paywalled content will become publicly available. Any remaining earnings will be processed and paid out, but it may take up to 10 business days for you to receive your final payment.

What Can You Do Next?

Here’s where you have some options. Quora has outlined two paths for Space owners to navigate this transition:

1. Switch to Quora+

The best alternative for content creators who still want to monetize is to enroll your Space into Quora+.

By doing so, you can continue to offer paywalled content, but instead of charging individual subscriptions, your content will be available to Quora+ subscribers.

This means your current subscribers can opt to join Quora+ to maintain access to your premium content.

If you want to keep monetizing your work and grow your reach, this is probably the way to go.

Your content remains exclusive, and the added visibility to Quora+ subscribers could bring in new fans.

2. Disable Space Subscriptions

If Quora+ doesn’t sound appealing or fit your content strategy, you can choose to disable your Space Subscriptions.

Doing so will make all your content publicly available to all users.

Alternatively, if you prefer to keep the content private, you can hide it from public view while still allowing Space admins to access it through the admin log.

This option is useful if you’re looking to pivot to a broader, open-access approach or if you’re deciding to take a break from monetization for a while.

What Happens If You Don’t Take Action?

If you don’t do anything by November 17, 2024, your paywalled content will automatically become freely accessible to all Quora users.

So, if you want to retain control over your content, it’s a good idea to choose one of the above paths before the deadline.

What About Your Earnings?

Quora will process your final payment for any earnings accumulated before the programs are discontinued.

Depending on your financial institution, it may take up to 10 business days for the payout to hit your account.

Final Thoughts

Yes, this change might be a bit of a shakeup, especially if you’ve relied on the Space Subscriptions or Ads Revenue Sharing programs to generate income. But it’s not the end of the road.

Quora+ offers a great alternative to keep earning from your content, and if that doesn’t fit your plans, you still have the option to make your work public or private based on your preference.

Quora is offering support during this transition, so if you have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to their Help Center for guidance.

Ultimately, this could be an opportunity to reach new audiences and refine your content strategy.

Whether you switch to Quora+ or decide to pivot in a new direction, make sure to take action before November 17, 2024, to maintain control over your content and monetization path.

Stay creative, and keep sharing your insights with the Quora community!