Reddit karma is built before your first promo link, not after it

Reddit karma is built before your first promo link, not after it

Reddit trusts accounts that look like readers, not drive-by sellers. Before you mention a product, build a profile that can survive a quick check: real comments, mixed topics, and no pattern of “join subreddit, post link, disappear.” A fresh account with one agenda gets filtered fast.

Use this order:
— Comment in 10-15 posts across a few subreddits
— Ask and answer simple questions
— Leave opinions that add context, not just praise
— Keep post titles natural, never salesy
— Match each subreddit’s tone before you post anything original

Account history matters as much as karma. Old comments, normal time gaps, and a few different interests make the account look human. If every action points back to one niche offer, moderators and users notice the pattern. Spread activity over time and avoid repeating the same phrasing.

The safest rule: earn permission to be noticed. When your account already looks like a member of the community, your first product mention feels like part of the discussion, not a pitch.