130,000 subscribersBeginner DifficultyLow Self-Promo Tolerance

How to Market on r/Blogging

Everything you need to know about posting, engaging, and growing your business on r/Blogging. Rules, best times, content formats, and what actually works.

130,000
Subscribers
1.8k avg daily
Active Users
11:1
Comment-to-Post Ratio
65%
Founder Ratio

Community Culture and Audience

Bloggers at all stages, from people starting their first blog to veterans earning six figures from content. Many run WordPress sites monetized with display ads and affiliate marketing. The community values consistent effort and long-term thinking over shortcuts.

Category

marketing

Moderation Style

Moderate

What This Community Values

A community for bloggers discussing content creation, monetization strategies, traffic generation, and the business of blogging. Covers personal blogs, niche sites, and content-driven businesses with a strong focus on long-term organic growth.

Top Keywords

blog trafficmonetizationwordpressad revenue

Best Times to Post on r/Blogging

Timing matters on Reddit. Posts that go up during peak activity windows get more early upvotes, which triggers the algorithm to show them to more people. A well-timed post can get 3 to 5 times more visibility than the same post at the wrong hour. Here are the best windows for r/Blogging:

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Monday 9AM EST (Content planning)

Peak Activity
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Wednesday 1PM EST (Writing motivation)

Peak Activity
3

Saturday 10AM EST (Weekend writing sessions)

Peak Activity

r/Blogging Community Rules

Break any of these and your post gets removed, or worse, you get banned. Read them carefully before posting anything.

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No linking to your blog or promoting your content

2

Share traffic and income data with context about your niche and timeline

3

Beginner questions should demonstrate effort and research

4

No 'rate my blog' posts outside designated threads

Pro Tip

Always read the full sidebar and wiki of r/Blogging before posting. Rules often have nuances that are not captured in the summary. Spending 10 minutes reading the sidebar can save you from a permanent ban.

Content Formats That Work on r/Blogging

Not all content formats are created equal. Here are the formats that consistently perform well on r/Blogging, ranked by effectiveness.

Traffic Milestone Report

Detailed post about reaching a traffic milestone with content strategy, keyword approach, and monthly progression.

High Effectiveness

Monetization Comparison

Compare ad networks or monetization strategies with actual RPM data and earnings from your own blog.

High Effectiveness

Content Strategy Deep-dive

Explain your content planning process, how you choose topics, and your publishing cadence with traffic results.

Medium Effectiveness

Technical Setup Guide

Share your hosting, theme, plugin, and speed optimization setup with specific recommendations and costs.

Medium Effectiveness

Step-by-Step Marketing Playbook for r/Blogging

Follow this 4-week playbook to build credibility and start seeing results from your marketing efforts on r/Blogging. Each step builds on the previous one.

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Week 1: Understand the Culture

Read top posts from the past year. Notice how the community celebrates patience and consistency. Understand the rules about self-promotion before posting.

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Week 2: Help Fellow Bloggers

Comment on posts about content strategy, SEO, or monetization with your own experience. Share specific numbers like pageviews, RPM, or posting frequency.

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Week 3: Share Your Journey

Post about your blogging journey with a focus on timeline, content volume, and traffic growth. Include what worked and what did not, with honest numbers.

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Week 4: Monetization or Technical Post

Share a detailed comparison of monetization options you have tried or a technical setup guide for your blogging stack. Include costs and performance data.

What Works on r/Blogging

These are proven tactics that consistently get positive results from the r/Blogging community.

Traffic milestone posts with detailed breakdowns of content strategy, posting frequency, and keyword targeting are the highest-performing format

Monetization comparisons (Mediavine vs AdThrive vs Ezoic) with actual RPM data from your own sites get saved and referenced constantly

The community values patience and consistency over quick wins. Posts about long-term growth (12+ months) resonate more than overnight success stories

WordPress vs other platforms discussions with real operational experience (hosting costs, plugin management, speed optimization) generate strong engagement

Common Mistakes to Avoid on r/Blogging

Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned, downvoted, or ignored on r/Blogging.

Linking to your blog in posts or comments, which is seen as self-promotion regardless of context

Asking how to start a blog without showing that you have read basic resources or tried anything

Claiming high traffic or income without any supporting data or context about your niche

Recommending hosting or tools without disclosing affiliate relationships

Success Stories from r/Blogging

Real examples of marketers who got results by following the right approach on r/Blogging.

The 18-Month Journey

Documented an 18-month blogging journey from 0 to 50k monthly pageviews. The post series attracted 300 followers and led to a premium community membership launch.

Why Reddit Marketing Works

Reddit is one of the most underused marketing channels. Here is why it is so powerful for businesses that take the time to do it right.

Hyper-Targeted Audiences

Every subreddit is a niche community of people who self-selected into a specific interest. r/Blogging alone has 130,000 people interested in exactly what you offer.

High Purchase Intent

Reddit users actively research products and ask for recommendations. A single well-placed comment can drive more qualified traffic than a month of social media ads.

Evergreen Visibility

Reddit posts rank on Google for years. A single valuable post on r/Blogging can drive organic traffic to your business long after it was published.

Zero Ad Spend Required

Unlike paid channels, Reddit marketing is entirely organic. Your time and expertise are the only investment needed to build a presence that generates real business results.

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r/Blogging Marketing FAQ

Common questions about marketing on r/Blogging.

r/Blogging currently has 130,000 subscribers. With 1.8k avg daily active users daily, it is one of the more engaged communities in the marketing space, making it a strong channel for reaching your target audience.

The best posting times for r/Blogging are: Monday 9AM EST (Content planning), Wednesday 1PM EST (Writing motivation), Saturday 10AM EST (Weekend writing sessions). Posting during these windows increases your chances of getting early upvotes, which is how Reddit's algorithm decides whether to show your post to more people.

Yes, but very carefully. r/Blogging has a low tolerance for self-promotion. The key is providing genuine value first. Share insights, answer questions, and build a reputation before mentioning your product.

Read every rule in the sidebar before posting. r/Blogging has 4 community rules. The moderation style is described as "moderate." Keep self-promotion under 10% of your total activity. Engage with comments on your posts. Never use multiple accounts to upvote yourself.

Based on community patterns, the highest-performing content formats on r/Blogging include: Traffic Milestone Report, Monetization Comparison. Focus on providing specific, actionable value with real data and examples.

r/Blogging requires a longer-term approach. Expect to invest 4 to 8 weeks of consistent community participation before seeing meaningful results. The key is following the posting playbook: start by listening, then contribute value through comments, then share your own content once you have established credibility.

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