Can you promote in r/startbusiness?
r/StartBusiness is a community for entrepreneurs at every stage from idea to launch and beyond. Share your journey, ask for feedback, learn from others, and discuss real world challenges of starting and running a business. Whether you're validating an idea, building your first MVP, or scaling, this is a place for practical, honest conversations.
The short answer
Contribute substantial, on-topic value (detailed case study or lessons learned), disclose affiliation briefly, avoid links/solicitations, and do not use the subreddit for outreach or research requests.
What works here
- Detailed case studies or breakdowns of your business
- Lessons learned, metrics, and specific operational details
- Answering questions with expertise while disclosing affiliation
What gets posts removed
- Posting links to your product/site without meaningful context
- Cold outreach, affiliate links, or asking users to sign up/contact you
- Surveys, market research requests, or lead-generation content
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditNo Self-Promotion Without Context
Promotion is allowed only when it adds real value such as a case study or lessons learned; direct 'check out my site' posts are prohibited.
No Spam or Lead Generation
Affiliate links, cold outreach, DMs for services, or disguised marketing are explicitly banned.
No Surveys or Market Research
Requests for users to fill out surveys or validate ideas are forbidden, limiting research-style outreach.
Require Value & Effort
Low-effort posts are removed; posts must include details, context, numbers, or specific questions.
Official rules of r/startbusiness
- 01No Self-Promotion Without Context
- 02No Spam or Lead Generation
- 03Provide Value & Effort
- 04Be Specific When Asking for Advice
- 05No Get Rich Quick or Hustle Hype
- 06Respectful & Constructive Discussion Only
- 07No Illegal, Fraudulent, or Unethical Topics
- 08No Surveys, Market Research, or Homework Posts
- 09Use Clear Titles & Relevant Flair
- 10No Reposts / Search Before Posting
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed June 24, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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