How I turned Reddit posting into a $7.9k side project!
I had 2 failed projects without a single sale. Then suddenly i made $471 in first month from a 3rd SaaS.
That’s how MediaFa.st was born.
It’s a tool I built to help founders grow on Reddit with a roadmap, that tells you WHEN to post/comment, WHERE, HOW and WHAT. You also get additional side features, like scheduling posts, tracking karma, badges as a reward, other socials (beta), and organizing content strategies - kind of like Buffer, but Reddit-native.
What worked?
Niching down to Reddit & Linkedin (instead of doing all platforms at once)
Talking to early users, learning what they actually wanted and doing it then FAST
Letting the product sell itself via Reddit posts (yep, it’s self-referential)
Now I’m at ~$1.5k MRR with almost $8k ARR, and it’s growing. I’m still solo, and it’s 100% bootstrapped.
Ask me anything, happy to share growth strategies, Reddit tactics, or product lessons!
P.S in advance to your questions, ALL roadmaps are based on my knowledge and real exp, NOT AI flop!
Super inspiring Arthur. I really like how you turned things around after two failed launches. Focusing on Reddit was a smart move. Most founders overlook it even though it can drive serious traction when done right. But if I've already been banned by reddit, is it too late?
Well, you may need to create a new one, and be careful with that one. Use new device and use mobile wifi, not home one, while you sign up
Comment je pourrais faire si j'ai déjà eu plusieurs comptes bloqués sur LinkedIn ?
Hey Arthur, really digging your project and how you’re making waves on Reddit.
Quick question — how do you avoid running into Reddit’s rules? I’ve tried posting there before, but my posts often get flagged as ads and my account got restricted or banned.
I think you can help masses telling how to master Reddit as a media professional for the ones who can learn from the experiences and lead generation with successful testimonials as a part of mastering reddit for bootstrapped businesses visibility. What say?
Hey Arthur, This is dope — Reddit-native growth is underrated and you’re proving it.
I help solo founders get clarity on their product’s financial levers (what’s working, what’s noise).
If you ever want a quick look, I’ll send a Loom.
Reddit + LinkedIn is a sharp combo ....are you tracking which post formats perform best across both? Could be slick to auto-tag repurpose-friendly content.
The badge system is solid too. Have you considered letting users display them publicly for trust signals + backlinks?
oh that impressive
Oh that's incredible. It could be really helpful for people like me who struggle to have success on Reddit.
Yes, they are my TA
really like the image here hahaha
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Thanks so much for the support, everyone!
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Start growing on Reddit with MediaFa.st 🚀