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Score 40 Subreddits Down to 5 Before Posting

Score 40 Subreddits Down to 5 Before Posting is a reddit & forums tactic for getting your first users: Rather than spray-posting, the marketer built a scored shortlist: he searched niche keywords on Reddit, pulled ~40 candidate subreddits into a table, and narrowed to 5 based on product relevance, whether his content type performs there, and audience size/activity.

It's a strong fit for B2B SaaS and Consumer / mobile apps teams, and works especially well for B2B/B2C with a clear niche audience. As a reddit & forums play, plan for medium effort and expect results to arrive at a steady pace, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

Reddit & forumsMedium effortMedium

Why does reddit & forums work for this?

Concentrating on a few high-fit subreddits avoids bans and wasted posts in communities that reject your format.

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
B2B SaaSConsumer / mobile apps

Frequently asked

What kind of products does the "Score 40 Subreddits Down to 5 Before Posting" tactic work for?
It is a good fit for B2B SaaS and Consumer / mobile apps — pick it when your product looks like one of those, since the play is shaped around how those users find new tools.
How is the "Score 40 Subreddits Down to 5 Before Posting" 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 medium 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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