Q&A communities to answer questions and earn links
Question-and-answer communities where a genuinely helpful answer or a complete profile can link to your website.
Short answer
The best Q&A communities to start with are OpenAI Developer Community, Spiceworks Community and Ask Ubuntu. Of the 10 on this list, 9 are free to list. Use the same name, website and description on every one.
Why Q&A communities help
People ask real questions here, and search and AI answer engines often surface the best answers. A useful, specific answer from someone who clearly knows the subject earns readers, trust and sometimes a link, and it keeps working for years.
Tips
- Fill in your profile with a real name, a short bio and your website first.
- Answer questions in your field fully; link only where the link adds something.
- Follow each community’s rules on self-promotion and disclose that it is your site.
- Return to answers that get traffic and keep them up to date.
Q&A communities to submit your site to
Best first: high reach, free and quick come before slower or paid ones. Open any name for the steps.
| Website | Cost | Link | Effort | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI Developer Community | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Spiceworks Community | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Ask Ubuntu | Free | Nofollow link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Server Fault | Free | Nofollow link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Stack Exchange | Free | Nofollow link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Super User | Free | Nofollow link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Bubble Forum | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| SitePoint Forums | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Lobsters | Free | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| WebmasterWorld | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
Questions about Q&A communities
Do Q&A sites like Quora or Reddit give dofollow links?
Mostly nofollow, so they pass little ranking value directly. They bring readers who are already looking for an answer, and answer engines often quote and cite well-ranked community answers, which puts your name in front of more people.
How do I link to my site without being removed as spam?
Answer the question fully first and link only when your page adds something the answer cannot hold, such as a tool, a template or a longer guide. Read each community’s self-promotion rules: many remove answers that exist only to drop a link.
Other places to earn links
Every other kind of site on the list, with how many places each one holds.
- Business listings58 places · Free business listings on maps and local directories: the first citations every website owner should claim.
- India directories23 places · Indian business directories and B2B marketplaces where a company can list its website, address and services.
- Startup & launch28 places · Startup and product launch directories where a new website, app or product can get a listing and early users.
- Software reviews28 places · Software review and comparison sites where an app or SaaS product gets a profile, reviews and alternatives pages.
- AI tool directories20 places · AI tool directories that list new tools and apps, with a profile page and a link to the product website.
- Design showcases28 places · Web design galleries and showcases that feature well-designed websites, with a credit link to the site.
- Developer communities28 places · Developer communities and code platforms where a project, profile or article links back to your website.
- Publishing25 places · Publishing platforms where an article, newsletter or answer can link to your website and reach a new audience.
- Social profiles27 places · Social networks and profile pages where your website link belongs: quick, free and part of a complete brand.
- PR & media22 places · Journalist request and expert quote platforms where an answer can earn a mention and a link in an article.
- Reviews & trust22 places · Review and trust platforms where customers rate your business, with a profile that links to your website.
- Web directories12 places · Curated, human-edited web directories that still list quality websites by topic and region.
- Podcasts & events25 places · Podcast guest platforms and event listings where an appearance or event page links back to your website.
- App marketplaces13 places · App stores, plugin marketplaces and integration directories where a product listing links to the maker’s website.
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