Can you promote in r/instructionaldesign?
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The short answer
Participate organically first, add value in comments and posts, disclose any affiliation, avoid direct pitches unless you get mod approval, and include context when sharing links.
What works here
- Share resources or software when it adds clear value and includes explanation
- Post job listings using the 'Job Posting' flair with required details
- Share portfolios/capstone posts on Wednesdays
- Include links if not just a link dump and you explain relevance
What gets posts removed
- Posting unsolicited ads, sales pitches, or direct commercial solicitations without mod approval
- Posting only a link or low-effort content
- Asking the community for free professional work or unpaid labor
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditBusiness Promotion Requires Mod Approval
Direct commercial solicitation or unsolicited advertising is not permitted without explicit prior approval from the mods.
No Link Dumping
Links are allowed only when accompanied by explanation, relevance, and a prompt for discussion; link-only posts will be removed.
Job Posting Etiquette
Job postings are encouraged but must use the Job Posting flair and include clear details.
No Requests for Free Work
Soliciting unpaid professional services from members is explicitly prohibited.
Portfolio scheduling
Portfolio and capstone review requests are accepted but are scheduled for Wednesdays, indicating time-limited allowances for certain self-promotion.
Official rules of r/instructionaldesign
- 01Be Civil & Constructive
- 02Be Specific: No Overly Broad Questions
- 03Add Value: No Low-Effort Content (Tag Humor)
- 04No Link Dumping
- 05Portfolio & Capstone Review Requests Published on Wednesdays
- 06Job Posting Etiquette
- 07No Requests for Free Work
- 08Business Promotion/Solicitation Requires Mod Approval
- 09Flair your posts
- 10No "AI Slop"
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed July 9, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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