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Can you self-promote in r/content_marketing?
No, direct self-promotion is removed.
Direct self-promotion is removed here. Build authority through genuinely helpful comments and let people discover you via your profile, never a link drop.
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“NO self advertisement or any DIRECT advertisement allowed. Such submissions will be deleted. All posters are subject to ban, this is your only warning.”
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The highest-intent moment
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Can I promote my product in r/content_marketing?
No. Direct promotion is removed. Direct self-promotion is removed here. Build authority through genuinely helpful comments and let people discover you via your profile, never a link drop.
What is r/content_marketing's self-promotion rule?
Per r/content_marketing's rules ("Spam"): "NO self advertisement or any DIRECT advertisement allowed. Such submissions will be deleted. All posters are subject to ban, this is your only warning."
How do I get customers in r/content_marketing without breaking the rules?
Instead of posting ads, reply to people already asking for a product like yours. In r/content_marketing the highest-intent moment is: Distribution tactic threads, repurposing strategies. Lead with a genuine, specific answer and mention your product only when it directly helps.