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Can you self-promote in r/Emailmarketing?
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 financially motivated advice
“Advice and recommendations must be authentic and free from financial incentives. Content containing referral or affiliate links will be removed, and any user promoting products or services through deceptive means, such as astroturfing or undisclosed affiliations, will be banned.”
Source: subreddit rules, last checked 2026-07-13. 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/Emailmarketing is not a post, it is a well-timed reply. Watch for: Deliverability threads, ESP comparisons. Answer it genuinely first, then mention your product only if it directly helps.
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Can I promote my product in r/Emailmarketing?
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/Emailmarketing's self-promotion rule?
Per r/Emailmarketing's rules ("No financially motivated advice"): "Advice and recommendations must be authentic and free from financial incentives. Content containing referral or affiliate links will be removed, and any user promoting products or services through deceptive means, such as astroturfing or undisclosed affiliations, will be banned."
How do I get customers in r/Emailmarketing without breaking the rules?
Instead of posting ads, reply to people already asking for a product like yours. In r/Emailmarketing the highest-intent moment is: Deliverability threads, ESP comparisons. Lead with a genuine, specific answer and mention your product only when it directly helps.