Reddit actively downvotes anything that reads like an ad. The posts that work lead with genuine, useful information and only mention the offer as a natural example — self-promotion has to earn its place.
Tips for a Reddit post that performs
Write a genuine, non-clickbait title — save the promotional angle for later in the post, if at all.
Lead with real, useful context (market conditions, honest pros/cons) before mentioning this is your offer.
Avoid marketing buzzwords, hype, excessive emoji, and ALL CAPS — Reddit's culture punishes all of it.
End by inviting genuine questions rather than pushing for a sale — the soft approach performs better here.
Example Reddit output from Express Briefs
TITLE: Thoughts on this item? (Outerwear)
unbranded. Size M. Happy to answer honest questions about item shopping in this range — I've got one listed at $45 if anyone's interested, no pressure either way.
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