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Maintain a Map of Subreddits That Allow Promotion

Maintain a Map of Subreddits That Allow Promotion is a reddit & forums tactic for getting your first users: Compile a reference list of subreddits and forums that have promotion-friendly days or threads so you always know where you can post without getting banned.

It's a strong fit for teams of almost any kind, and works especially well for founders running ongoing Reddit distribution. As a reddit & forums play, plan for low effort and expect results to arrive at a steady pace, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

Reddit & forumsLow effortMedium

Why does reddit & forums work for this?

Knowing exactly where promotion is allowed lets you scale Reddit distribution without trial-and-error bans.

The exact steps (4)

The full step-by-step this founder ran, what they posted, where, and in what order, plus the watch-outs, is part of the library.

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Sources

Works for
Any / universal

Frequently asked

How is the "Maintain a Map of Subreddits That Allow Promotion" tactic verified?
It is drawn from 1 primary source — a real founder write-up or interview, not generic advice. It is linked in the Sources section above so you can read the original account yourself.
How much effort is it and how fast are results?
It is low effort, and results tend to be medium.
Where can I see the exact step-by-step?
The full step-by-step a founder ran, documented via Source — IndieHackers, is in the paid library.

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