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Subreddit Marketing Guide

Marketing on r/SideProject

Complete guide to marketing your business on r/SideProject

180,000
Subscribers
3
Best Posting Times
3
Community Rules

About r/SideProject

Showcase and discuss side projects and indie products

Top Keywords

indie hackingproduct launchuser feedbackmonetization

Community Stats

Subscribers:180,000
Best Posting Times:3
Community Rules:3

Best Times to Post on r/SideProject

Tuesday
11AM
Peak Activity
Thursday
4PM
Peak Activity
Sunday
8PM
Peak Activity

r/SideProject Community Rules

1

Rule 1: Show your work

Follow this rule to avoid post removal and maintain good standing in the community.

2

Rule 2: Get feedback

Follow this rule to avoid post removal and maintain good standing in the community.

3

Rule 3: Support others

Follow this rule to avoid post removal and maintain good standing in the community.

Marketing Strategies for r/SideProject

1

Karma Building

How to build Reddit karma safely and quickly

Implementation Steps:

  • Comment on popular posts in your niche
  • Share valuable insights and experiences
  • Avoid controversial topics initially
  • Engage with the community genuinely

Expected Results

2-4 weeks

Success Rate

85%

2

Subreddit Research

Finding the best subreddits for your niche

Implementation Steps:

  • Use Reddit's search function
  • Check subreddit descriptions and rules
  • Analyze post frequency and engagement
  • Join and observe before posting

Expected Results

1-2 weeks

Success Rate

90%

3

Content Strategy

Creating content that resonates with Reddit users

Implementation Steps:

  • Study top posts in your target subreddits
  • Create valuable, non-promotional content
  • Use storytelling and personal experiences
  • Include relevant data and examples

Expected Results

3-6 weeks

Success Rate

75%

4

Timing Optimization

Posting at the best times for maximum visibility

Implementation Steps:

  • Research peak hours for your subreddits
  • Consider timezone differences
  • Test different posting times
  • Track engagement patterns

Expected Results

2-3 weeks

Success Rate

80%

5

Community Engagement

Building relationships within Reddit communities

Implementation Steps:

  • Respond to comments on your posts
  • Comment on other relevant posts
  • Participate in discussions genuinely
  • Support other community members

Expected Results

4-8 weeks

Success Rate

95%

Content Ideas for r/SideProject

✓

What Works Well

  • Share valuable insights and experiences
  • Ask thoughtful questions to the community
  • Provide helpful advice and solutions
  • Share relevant case studies and examples
  • Engage genuinely with other posts
✗

What to Avoid

  • Direct self-promotion without value
  • Spamming links to your website
  • Ignoring community rules and guidelines
  • Posting irrelevant content
  • Being overly salesy or promotional

Measuring Success on r/SideProject

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Upvotes

Track post engagement and community reception

💬
Comments

Measure community interaction and discussion quality

📊
Traffic

Monitor website visits from Reddit referrals

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