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Can you self-promote in r/aws?
Only if you follow the 9-to-1 rule.
Follow Reddit's 9-to-1 guideline: for every 10 things you contribute, at most 1 is self-promotional. The other 9 are genuine, link-free value.
The rule
“No subreddit-specific self-promotion rule is published; Reddit's site-wide guideline applies (keep self-promotion under ~10% of your activity and lead with genuine contributions). Confirm in the sidebar before posting.”
No subreddit-specific rule published, this is the site-wide guideline. Read the full rules on Reddit →
Before you post
- Keep self-promotion under ~10% of your activity
The highest-intent moment
The safest way into r/aws is not a post, it is a well-timed reply. Watch for: AWS tool or service discussion. Answer it genuinely first, then mention your product only if it directly helps.
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Can I promote my product in r/aws?
Only if you follow the 9-to-1 rule. Follow Reddit's 9-to-1 guideline: for every 10 things you contribute, at most 1 is self-promotional. The other 9 are genuine, link-free value.
What is r/aws's self-promotion rule?
r/aws does not publish a subreddit-specific self-promotion rule, so Reddit's site-wide guideline applies: keep self-promotion under about 10% of your activity and lead with genuine contributions. Always confirm in the sidebar before posting.
How do I get customers in r/aws without breaking the rules?
Instead of posting ads, reply to people already asking for a product like yours. In r/aws the highest-intent moment is: AWS tool or service discussion. Lead with a genuine, specific answer and mention your product only when it directly helps.