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Marketing on Reddit without getting suspended

Hey, it's Arthur

A few months ago, I decided to get started on Reddit only to get suspended 6 times.

  • First try: Suspended for just commenting.

  • Second try: Suspended again for posting.

  • Third try: Earned 8 karma… then suspended.

This kept happening six times. But on my seventh attempt, I finally made it, no suspension and 30 karma!

  • Now, I have:

  • 450+ karma, 3 accounts

  • Viral post with over millions of views

That’s when I realized: Reddit is confusing for many people. So, I built MediaFa.st to help others grow safely, not just on Reddit, but also on X and LinkedIn.

Today, I’ve built an audience of 11,000+ followers on LinkedIn and 2,000+ on X - all by posting consistently and learning what works on each platform.

Indie hackers: Build a SaaS around YOUR problem. 🚀

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    I relate. Reddit’s been both the best place for me to validate and the hardest place to actually share what I built without getting flagged.

    I ended up running into the same 'rules vs reach' tension when I tried sharing a job app tracker demo (built using Pawgrammer, the tool we're working on).

    Still figuring out how to show proof of work without tripping the promo wires. How did you approach that balance?

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    Love this...classic indie hacker energy 🔥

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    Arthur, your persistence is truly inspiring! Getting suspended 6 times would discourage most people, but you turned that frustration into a solution that helps thousands.

    I've been exploring Reddit marketing myself and found that the key is really understanding each subreddit's culture before posting. Your tool addresses a real pain point - the learning curve on Reddit is steep and mistakes are costly.

    One strategy that worked for me: I spent 2-3 weeks just being genuinely helpful in comments before ever mentioning my product. Built up karma naturally and learned the unwritten rules.

    Have you considered adding a feature that analyzes subreddit-specific posting patterns? Like optimal posting times and content types that perform best in each community? That could be a game-changer for maximizing visibility while staying authentic.

    Congrats on the $12k ARR milestone! 🚀

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    I relate. Reddit’s been both the best place for me to validate and the hardest place to actually share what I built without getting flagged.

    I ended up running into the same 'rules vs reach' tension when I tried sharing a job app tracker demo (built using Pawgrammer, the tool we're working on).

    Still figuring out how to show proof of work without tripping the promo wires. How did you approach that balance?

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    Really impressive persistence, Arthur.

    I’m 16 and building Kaelis (AI Ops Copilot) and Reddit is becoming a key growth channel for me.

    Curious — which part of your process was the real unlock to avoid suspensions and actually get that first viral post?

    Any do’s/don’ts you wish you’d known earlier?

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    Good luck! I just checked out the site and it seems pretty cool! Is there any option for a refund/free month if someone does happen to get suspended? I think that would make people more willing to pay

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      Hm, will think about it

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    I love building products but the selling part is costing me the most energy. I'm going to use this to promote my project!

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      Lemme know once you do broski!

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        Did it. going to work on it over te weekend. Hopefully this will be the launchpad to get actual paying user ;-)

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    This is something i've been curious about too. I've been wondering how to share my SaaS on Reddit without coming across as spammy.

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      Well then I solved that issue so you don't have to wonder about it!

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    would you like to partner up? my saas is aigenerationtool.com i think we can work together considering you are within the content marketing.

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      Hey 👋 really inspiring to see your journey! I’m working on something similar for content creators called TurboTags 🚀 — it’s an AI tool that generates smart tags, hashtags, and SEO titles for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

      Since you’re already focused on content marketing and distribution, I think our products could complement each other nicely. Happy to explore a potential collab!

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        me or arthur?

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          Its you sir

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      DM me on X pls

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    Lets go Arthur!

    Wonderful tool! Good luck on the launch!

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      Thanks man!!

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    Looks useful for Reddit! Will look at it!

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      If you struggle with Reddit - welcome aboard