Reddit rules index · read 2026-10-05
Can you promote on r/StartBusiness?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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r/StartBusiness is a community for entrepreneurs at every stage from idea to launch and beyond. Share your journey, ask for feedback, learn from others, and discuss real world challenges of starting and running a business. Whether you're validating an idea, building your first MVP, or scaling, this is a place for practical, honest conversations.
What its rules say about promotion
No Self-Promotion Without Context
Do not post links to your business, product, or service without meaningful discussion. Promotion is only allowed if it adds real value (case study, breakdown, lessons learned). No check out my site posts.
No Spam or Lead Generation
No affiliate links, cold outreach, DMs for services, or disguised marketing. Repeated promotion or low value posting will result in a ban.
All 10 rules of r/StartBusiness
- No Self-Promotion Without Context
Do not post links to your business, product, or service without meaningful discussion. Promotion is only allowed if it adds real value (case study, breakdown, lessons learned). No check out my site posts. - No Spam or Lead Generation
No affiliate links, cold outreach, DMs for services, or disguised marketing. Repeated promotion or low value posting will result in a ban. - Provide Value & Effort
Low effort posts will be removed. Include details, context, numbers, or specific questions. How do I start a business? without context will be removed. - Be Specific When Asking for Advice
Include your situation, industry, budget, and what you’ve tried. The more specific you are, the better the community can help. - No Get Rich Quick or Hustle Hype
No vague make $10k in 30 days posts, guru content, or unrealistic claims. Share real experiences not hype. - Respectful & Constructive Discussion Only
No personal attacks, insults, or toxic behavior. Criticism is fine, keep it constructive and helpful. - No Illegal, Fraudulent, or Unethical Topics
No discussion of scams, tax evasion, fake reviews, or anything that violates laws or ethics. - No Surveys, Market Research, or Homework Posts
Do not ask users to fill out surveys, validate your idea with no effort, or do your work for you. - Use Clear Titles & Relevant Flair
Make your post easy to understand. Misleading titles or vague posts may be removed. - No Reposts / Search Before Posting
Common questions get asked often. Use search before posting and add something new to the discussion.
What the written rules don't show
- Unpublished minimums. Many communities remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page, often before a moderator sees them.
- Reddit's own filters. Reddit's site-wide spam filters can remove posts from accounts that mostly share links to their own site, in any community.
- The community's norms. Many communities see themselves as peers, not an audience: post where you already take part, and make the post worth reading without the link.
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