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Share Video, Not Blog Posts, to Dodge the Spam Label

Share Video, Not Blog Posts, to Dodge the Spam Label is a content & youtube tactic for getting your first users: Lean on video over written posts for community sharing because platforms like Reddit tend to welcome a relevant video link while treating even a good blog post as self-promotion spam.

It's a strong fit for Newsletters / media teams, and works especially well for Creators choosing a medium. As a content & youtube play, plan for medium effort and expect results to build gradually over time, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

Content & YouTubeMedium effortSlow

Why does content & youtube work for this?

Communities perceive video as a contribution and blogs as an ad, so format alone changes acceptance.

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
Newsletters / media

Frequently asked

What kind of products does the "Share Video, Not Blog Posts, to Dodge the Spam Label" tactic work for?
It is a good fit for Newsletters / media — pick it when your product looks like that, since the play is shaped around how those users find new tools.
How is the "Share Video, Not Blog Posts, to Dodge the Spam Label" 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 slow.
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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