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Script Cold DMs to Reddit Users an Algorithm Flags as Interested

Script Cold DMs to Reddit Users an Algorithm Flags as Interested is a cold outreach tactic for getting your first users: A commenter built a script that scans Reddit, uses a simple heuristic to guess which users might want the product, builds a target list, and sends them personalized cold DMs, converting around 2.5% with some subreddits far outperforming others.

It's a strong fit for B2B SaaS and Consumer / mobile apps teams, and works especially well for products with a B2C/B2B overlap audience active on Reddit. As a cold outreach play, plan for medium effort and expect results to arrive at a steady pace, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

Cold outreachMedium effortMedium

Why does cold outreach work for this?

Reddit DMs are an underused outbound channel, and pre-filtering by likely interest lifts conversion versus blanket spraying.

The exact steps (5)

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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Works for
B2B SaaSConsumer / mobile apps

Frequently asked

What kind of products does the "Script Cold DMs to Reddit Users an Algorithm Flags as Interested" 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 "Script Cold DMs to Reddit Users an Algorithm Flags as Interested" 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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