How to market on r/socialmedia
Can you promote on r/socialmedia?
No. The rules ban self-promotion, and posts that sell get removed. What the rules say:
“Spam = ban. This is your first and final warning.”
Rule 7: Spam/advertising or click bait
The rules
As the moderators wrote them, shortened where they run long.
- Professional discussionThis community is for social media professionals to discuss strategies and industry-related topics.
- Be civilWe don't have to all agree with each other but we should engage in civil discussion. We all want to learn. Don't personally attack anyone.
- Don't be lazyWhen posting for help, sharing ideas, or asking questions, provide comprehensive details and context to ensure your post is clear and meaningful to other readers.
- Enhance link shares with commentaryWhile linking to external articles is valuable, please include your own commentary, context, or analysis to foster meaningful discussion within our community.
- This is not a help deskThis is not a help desk! We cannot get you verified. We don’t know why your channel was removed. No, we cannot directly connect you to someone at Facebook. Please reach out to platforms directly to solve these issues.
- Self-PromotionWhile we appreciate your passion, please refrain from unsolicited self-promotion or driving traffic to personal channels.
- Spam/advertising or click baitSpam = ban. This is your first and final warning.
- No buying or selling accounts, likes, engagements etc.Don't do it. We have a zero-tolerance policy.
- No posting petitions or surveysEveryone wants data or signatures, but are social media professionals really the people that you are targeting? If you think you are an exception to the rule, please shoot our mod team a DM with further context.
- No job postingsWe know you want a piece of all the talent on this sub but don't post your job openings outside of dedicated stickies.
- No memes, screenshots or comicsYour memes are not welcome here even if they are funny.
- All posts need a flairWhen adding a new post, you need to flair said post before submitting it.
Full text on Reddit: r/socialmedia rules.
What people asked this week
92 of the last 187 posts on r/socialmedia (the past 7 days) asked a question or for a recommendation. Here are 12, starting with people asking for a tool, a service or someone to hire.
- Best alternative social media apps for iPhone?r/socialmedia · 23 Oct
- Any good free alternatives to CapCut?r/socialmedia · 22 Oct
- which creator tools are worth paying for when they're on sale?r/socialmedia · 19 Oct
- What equipment are you using for production days? Need an anti-glare/reflectionless lens recommendation and more.r/socialmedia · 19 Oct
- Has anyone ditched all social media and use only Reddit?r/socialmedia · 24 Oct
- Is social media helping us discover what matters—or keeping us scrolling?r/socialmedia · 24 Oct
- What actually makes people stop scrolling and engage with a social media post?r/socialmedia · 24 Oct
- Are AI-generated product videos actually good for a brand's credibility?r/socialmedia · 24 Oct
- Does adding a caption, hashtags, and location actually help the Reels algorithm push your content?r/socialmedia · 23 Oct
- Is AI video generation worth learning as a side hustle?r/socialmedia · 23 Oct
- How do you use Snapchat to drive sales for a women’s fashion brand in the GCC?r/socialmedia · 23 Oct
- What's the social media strategy is working in 2026?r/socialmedia · 23 Oct
How to show up here without getting banned
- Don't post about your product. Answer questions in the comments with real expertise instead. People who find your answers useful check your profile, so say what you do there.
- Flair your post. The rules ask for it: “When adding a new post, you need to flair said post before submitting it.”
- Skip the surveys. They're not allowed: “No posting petitions or surveys.”
- Read the sidebar and pinned posts. Moderators often add rules there, and rules change. Check r/socialmedia's before your first post.
More on how this works across Reddit: Reddit's self-promotion rules, explained and the full Reddit marketing playbook.
Related communities
- How to market on r/SocialMediaMarketing: social media marketers swapping tactics and tools.
- How to market on r/content_marketing: content marketers trading feedback, advice and resources.
- How to market on r/copywriting: copywriters sharpening their craft and looking for work.
- How to market on r/GrowthHacking: growth marketers testing acquisition tactics and tools.
- How to market on r/AskMarketing: people asking marketing questions, from beginners to pros.
Questions
Can I post my startup on r/socialmedia?+
No. The rules ban self-promotion, and posts that sell get removed. Rule 7 says: “Spam = ban. This is your first and final warning.” Answer questions in the comments instead, and let people find your product from your profile.
How active is r/socialmedia?+
r/socialmedia has about 2M members and averaged 26 new posts a day over the last four weeks. Of its latest 187 posts, 92 asked a question or for a recommendation.
Does r/socialmedia allow links?+
The rules don't ban links, but a link to your own product still counts as self-promotion, so the self-promotion rules apply.
What do people ask about on r/socialmedia?+
Recent examples: “Best alternative social media apps for iPhone?”, “Any good free alternatives to CapCut?” and “which creator tools are worth paying for when they're on sale?”. The full list of this week's questions is on this page and refreshes daily.