The Do's and Guide for Reddit

Reddit is a simple (and not so pretty) website. When you first login dont be expecting high tech whiz bang wizardry...expect a super simple looking platform. But again...don't be fooled...theres a lot happening behind the scenes!

To use Reddit you'll be joining and posting to SubReddits. Each subreddit is a unique community of people with shared interests. These subreddits are communities in every sense of the word....they have their own rules. Each subreddit has guidance about what can be posted, how and sometimes guidelines you need to adhere to. Always read these! Most importantly when you post (known as starting a thread) you can either post a link (to your blog post) or a text post (text posts cant link to your site...but can generate traffic to your Reddit user area).

You'll create a profile and username...similar to other social media platforms. What's different with reddit is you are scored....known as Karma. Your Karma indicates the quality of the content you share. Each of your posts and your engagement (comments, replies to comments etc) can be up-voted by other members (gaining you positive Karma) or down-voted (decreasing your Karma)

Basically the higher your Karma the more "trusted" you are in the Reddit community (versus a brand spamming machine)

Reddit Donts

While Reddit might sound confusing and rule dominated its worth the effort...just keep thinking...traffic, traffic, traffic...

This is important - the moderators and subreddit editors are watching and they see everything....seriously!

  • DONT just submit links to your blog. You'll be seen as a spammer and could be blocked. Share 1 of your posts a day (max) to begin with. DO share other peoples posts (share other WA members posts and then they can share yours...pay it forward people!). Get clever...share and share alike.....
  • DONT share your post on multiple subreddits...find the most appropriate community and share it once. Multiple shares of the same post is spam...and Reddit hates spam and self promotion. Its about community and engaging with others.
  • DONT post links or ask for upvotes in your text posts or within comments sections...you'll be seen.

Reddit is about sharing and engaging. Comment on others posts. Share other peoples work. Karma baby. Pay it forward. Your subreddit communities will reward you. People share loads on Reddit.

I guess it's a similar(ish) concept to the WA pay it forward concept. People use Reddit to market their business...but they are aware they need to share a lot of other peoples content and make engaging comments on others shares if they are going to have success and be allowed to share their own links...this means you will get a lot of great shares within the reddit community and be able to share your work also.



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Den1986 Premium
Great training thanks Jason. Unfortunately I looked up my niche (men's fashion -or fashion-) on Reddit and the rules for that community says no blog posts at all. I will keep Reddit in mind for other blogs though!
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JasonGB Premium
Think outside the box. Search subreddits for 'latest trend' men , casual wear, underwear, high fashion...don't be constrained ...find a thread even if vague
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Swangirl Premium
I think this advice is going to be great...thanks! I have been avoiding the whole social media side (my site is only a month old) so I am glad to hear of a more focused, less frustrating option! However, I have heard people on here who say they never make any sales from social media and they are still successful. Do you think there is any way to avoid it?
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JasonGB Premium
Social media is the proverbial pain in the buttocks. But it does work. Mainstream social media i.e. fb, Twitter I think are a waste of time..never made any money from them. Best for me and those that provide me money are *in rank* Reddit....Tumblr. ..pinterest
Nothing else works for me. But I guess its all about time spent and marketing strategy.
P.s.....I make more sales via social media than any other platform.
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Tim1953 Premium
Or is this covered in this article ? Tim
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JasonGB Premium
No it's not covered. I recommend Sumome to make life easier
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Tim1953 Premium
Hi Jason I trust your journey went well:)
Jason I haven't got into social marketing yet .

Was wondering though what is the process of say connecting Reddit to your buisness ? Tim
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JasonGB Premium
Hey Tim
Journey was good thank you
In terms connecting reddit to your business it's as simple as creating a Reddit profile and sharing. I use SumoMe and that makes life easier as it shares my posts with one click. Recommend Sumome plugin for all social sharing
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KDClover Premium
Reddit is a lesser-known social network I hadn't even thought about using and knew nothing about other than hearing the name "Reddit" a small number of times. You see this as a major reason why your website is making money?
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JasonGB Premium
I definitely see it as a major contributor and hands above the other social channels
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KDClover Premium
I just ran into a huge problem. Shortly after signing up with Reddit and getting the confirmation email I discover I can't log back into Reddit. Something went terribly wrong.
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KDClover Premium
I posted a link to the subreddit computer chess and 2 referrals from Reddit suddenly appeared on the Jetpack stats. The title of my link post was "Houdini 3 Extreme Fails to Correctly Evaluate the Position."
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JasonGB Premium
Awesome! Shows how quick reddit can work for you! Imagine what it will be like once you have huge karma. J
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JasonGB Premium
Assume you got it sorted? Hope so
J
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