How I turned Reddit banning problem into a $10k project!
1 year ago I tried to launch on Reddit.
I thought it would be my growth engine.
Instead, I got banned six times and made zero sales.
I could have quit. But I started watching closely. I learned how each subreddit actually works, what kind of posts land, how to blend in without looking spammy. Over time my posts started pulling in thousands of visitors.
That learning turned into MediaFa.st.
Here’s what it does today:
• Creates a step by step roadmap of when, where, and what to post
• Decides whether to push links directly or use storytelling that builds curiosity
• Lets you schedule posts, track karma, and even run strategy across LinkedIn
• Works natively and safely, without shady automations
Where things stand now:
• $1.5k+ MRR and $9,778 ARR
• $1.7k made in the last 3 months
• Dozens of founders using it daily
• Still solo, fully bootstrapped, and growing steadily
The mission is simple. Help founders actually grow on Reddit without bans, wasted time, or burnout.
👉 If Reddit growth has felt like a black box for you, give MediaFa.st a try. I’d love your feedback.
Try it here: https://mediafa.st
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Interesting problem to focus on. I've been using Reddit for growth for many years and have yet to be banned. I think there's a very specific strategy that works on Reddit that's not at all like other networks, and feel counterintuitive to the traditional media landscape. The main issue I see your tool solving is time. Getting to the point where you're seeing growth from Reddit requires time and community investment that not everyone is willing to put in!
Super inspiring how you turned the whole Reddit ban struggle into a product. It shows perfectly how real struggles can turn into the best startup ideas. Really appreciate being so open and sharing real numbers, makes the story feel very real and relatable.