Key takeaways
- Start from a real community question, not a campaign slogan.
- Use an identifiable and authentic account.
- Disclose material commercial relationships.
Recommended process
Use this process as a practical review sequence. Adapt it to the target community and current rules.
- Start from a real community question, not a campaign slogan.
- Use an identifiable and authentic account.
- Disclose material commercial relationships.
- Follow the target subreddit rules before any platform instruction.
- Measure usefulness and trust, not only clicks.
What to avoid
These patterns create authenticity, safety or manipulation risk.
- Posting identical promotions across communities
- Presenting commissioned content as an ordinary customer
- Treating disclosure as permission to spam
Review checklist
Before publishing or approving the task, confirm each item.
- Purpose is useful and specific
- Community rules were checked
- Claims can be supported
- Relationship is disclosed
- No engagement manipulation
Important limitation
This guide describes platform practice, not legal advice or a guarantee of moderator approval. Reddit and subreddit rules may change.
Frequently asked questions
Does following this guide guarantee approval?
No. Moderators and communities make their own decisions.
Should rules be checked again before publishing?
Yes. Written rules, pinned guidance and moderator practices can change.