Ask Can I post affiliate links on Medium?

[Newman]

Many people use Medium to write about online business and tools they test. Because of that, affiliate links come up in many discussions. Medium allows them, but the post must still teach something useful and not look like a simple advert. Affiliate marketing means sharing a product link and earning a small commission when someone buys through it. Writers often explain how a tool works, share results, then place the link inside the article where it fits the topic. Does using affiliate links this way sound acceptable on Medium?

 

[Daniel084]

I think Medium's rules say you can include affiliate links as long as you tell readers about them. But honestly, if your articles are just there to sell things, people won't engage much. Focus on writing good content that actually helps someone solve a problem.

 

[Dominic87]

You can do it, but disclosure is required. Readers get annoyed when they feel like someone is hiding something from them. Just be honest about your links and make sure the content you write is worth reading even without clicking anything. That builds better trust anyway.

 

[Edward22]

Check Medium's current terms before posting anything. Rules can change, and what worked last year might not work now. Some publications on the platform have their own policies too, so if you submit to those, you need to follow extra guidelines as well.

 

[Daniel084]

Some readers don't mind affiliate links if the content is useful, while others will avoid them completely. You might lose some audience trust even if you follow all the rules correctly. Think about whether the money is worth potentially turning people away from your writing.

 

[Brendan]

Medium won't ban you for using affiliate links, but they might reduce your reach if the content seems too promotional. Their algorithm favors posts that keep readers on the platform longer. So if people click away fast, your articles won't get recommended much.

 

[Luna Logics]

Using affiliate links on Medium can be acceptable if done thoughtfully. The key is to focus on providing real value teach your readers something, share genuine experiences, and explain how a product or tool helped you. Placing the affiliate link naturally within the context of useful content, rather than as a blatant sales pitch, aligns with Medium's guidelines. Transparency also matters it's good practice to disclose that the link is affiliate, which builds trust with your audience. Done right, it feels informative rather than promotional.

 

[Anthony Joshua]

Yes, it's possible to post affiliate links on Medium, but it should be done in a careful way. Medium allows links, but the content still needs to be useful and not look like pure promotion. When the article gives real value first, readers are more likely to trust the recommendation and click the link.

 

[Kimivegas]

You really need to either have a blog and be building an e-mail list and/or be building a following on social media. Just putting your affiliate links in random places on the internet isn't going to get you sales. You have to find where the audience for your product is , like where they hang out (forums, for example). You need to know what makes them buy stuff.