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Can you promote on r/dropship?

Allowed, with limits Its rules allow sharing your own work, with conditions they spell out.

Welcome! This community is a place for entrepreneurs to discuss the dropshipping business model. It's a place to share resources, solve problems, exchange ideas, and have meaningful discussions about the challenges we all face.

What its rules say about promotion

🚫 No Self-Promotion or Spam
Do not promote your website, blog, YouTube channel, Discord server, software, agency, service, social media account, or project without moderator approval. This includes: Promotional posts or comments Referral links Affiliate links SEO-driven content Repeated advertising Violations may result in removal or a permanent ban if second offense.
💼 No Selling Products, Services, Courses, Mentorships, or Partnerships
r/Dropship is not a marketplace. Do not: Sell products or stores Offer e-commerce services Promote agencies or freelancers Sell or share courses Offer mentorships or coaching Seek or offer business partnerships Any listed may result in an immediate permanent ban.
📈 No Guru Content or Unrealistic Claims
Sharing wins, revenue milestones, and business results is welcome when accompanied by meaningful context and insights. Posts that exist primarily to generate hype, attract DMs, or promote a product, service, mentorship, or course may be removed.
🎭 No Fake Reviews or Hidden Promotions
Recommendations should be genuine. Using alternate accounts, employees, affiliates, friends, or customers to promote a business, product, app, or service is prohibited and may result in a permanent ban.
✍️ Put Effort Into Your Posts
Low-effort posts may be removed. Avoid vague titles and questions such as: "Help" "Need Sales" "Review My Store" "What Should I Sell?" Provide details, explain what you've tried, and ask a specific question.
All 11 rules of r/dropship
  1. 💵 /r/dropship Wiki! Discord!
    r/dropship/wiki/
  2. 🚫 No Self-Promotion or Spam
    Do not promote your website, blog, YouTube channel, Discord server, software, agency, service, social media account, or project without moderator approval. This includes: Promotional posts or comments Referral links Affiliate links SEO-driven content Repeated advertising Violations may result in removal or a permanent ban if second offense.
  3. 💬 No Private Message Solicitation
    Do not ask users to DM you, offer consultations through DMs, or attempt to move discussions off the subreddit. Examples: "DM me for details" "Inbox me" "Message me and I'll show you" Keep discussions public so everyone can learn from them.
  4. 💼 No Selling Products, Services, Courses, Mentorships, or Partnerships
    r/Dropship is not a marketplace. Do not: Sell products or stores Offer e-commerce services Promote agencies or freelancers Sell or share courses Offer mentorships or coaching Seek or offer business partnerships Any listed may result in an immediate permanent ban.
  5. 📈 No Guru Content or Unrealistic Claims
    Sharing wins, revenue milestones, and business results is welcome when accompanied by meaningful context and insights. Posts that exist primarily to generate hype, attract DMs, or promote a product, service, mentorship, or course may be removed.
  6. 🎭 No Fake Reviews or Hidden Promotions
    Recommendations should be genuine. Using alternate accounts, employees, affiliates, friends, or customers to promote a business, product, app, or service is prohibited and may result in a permanent ban.
  7. ✍️ Put Effort Into Your Posts
    Low-effort posts may be removed. Avoid vague titles and questions such as: "Help" "Need Sales" "Review My Store" "What Should I Sell?" Provide details, explain what you've tried, and ask a specific question.
  8. ⚠️ No Reposts, Unauthorized AMAs, or Filter Evasion
    Do not: Repost content from other communities without adding value Attempt to bypass subreddit rules, filters, or moderation systems Host an AMA without moderator approval
  9. 🔎 Search Before Posting
    Many beginner questions have already been answered. Before creating a new post, search the subreddit, review the FAQ, and check available resources. Duplicate or frequently asked questions may be redirected to the Weekly Q&A Thread.
  10. 📌 Use the Weekly Q&A & Store Critique Thread
    The Weekly Q&A & Store Critique Thread is the place for: Beginner questions Store reviews Quick questions General feedback requests The thread resets every Saturday
  11. 🤝 NO LEECHING
    This subreddit works best when members contribute, not just consume. Be respectful, provide helpful feedback when you can, and treat others professionally. Repeatedly asking for free consulting, constant review requests, or low-value participation may result in moderator action.

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