Real traction comes from real people. Systematically promote your products in Reddit, Facebook Groups, and niche forums without getting banned.
People ignore ads. They trust recommendations from peers in communities they care about.
Engage with users who are actively looking to critique and improve new products. Get actionable insights before you scale.
Build in public by sharing milestones. Authentic stories resonate 10x more than marketing copy in founder communities.
Reach the 2.5% of the market that craves new solutions. These are your first evangelists who will spread the word for free.
We've analyzed hundreds of subreddits, groups, and forums to find the ones that actually welcome self-promotion (when done right).
Know exactly how strict a community is before you post.
Focus on communities that give feedback, not just upvotes.
Maximize visibility by posting when users are active.
One message, perfectly adapted for each platform's culture and format.
Hey r/SideProject,
I've been working on this for 3 months. It solves [Problem].
**Key Features:**
* Feature 1
* Feature 2
Would love your feedback! [Link](https://...)
"Optimized for readability and scanning. Markdown support included."
Guys, I need your brutal honesty. 🙏
I just launched my first SaaS project after quitting my job. It's scary but exciting.
It helps with community growth. If anyone has 5 minutes to roast my landing page, I'd appreciate it!
"More personal, story-driven, and designed for engagement algorithms."
Don't just drop a link and run. Our guided checklist ensures you add value first.
Before you type a word, our tool highlights the "Self-Promotion" rules for the specific subreddit or group. Know the limits: 10% self-promo ratio? No links in title?
Identify trending discussions and leave helpful comments. Build account history and karma before asking for anything.
Draft a post that shares a struggle, a learning, or a free resource. Position your product as the solution, not just a purchase.
Instead of "Buy Now", ask for "Feedback", "Thoughts", or "Roasts". This invites conversation, which boosts algorithmic reach.
It's tempting to blast your link to 100 subreddits with a bot. But that's the fastest way to get your domain blacklisted.
Buildpublic acts as your **Copilot, not your Autopilot**. We organize your workflow, draft your content, and remind you of rules, but YOU push the button. This subtle difference keeps your account safe and your reputation clean.
Track where you've posted and what's driving traffic.
Stop shouting into the void. Start building relationships with real users in the communities where they hang out.