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Subreddit Rules
Admins vs Moderators
Be
Anonymous
Become a
Redditor
Comment
Before
Submitting
Comment
On
Upcoming
Stories
Find Your
Passion
Opportunities
On Reddit
• Submissions
• Comments
• Ads
• Self Posts
• AMA
Silent
Bans
What is Spam?
• Submitting your own content, be careful (10%)
• If you don’t reply and comment
• Submitting off-topic links to a community
• Submitting too much to a community
• If your submissions keep getting downvoted, but you
keep submitting
• reddit.com/r/spam
• List of suspected spammer accounts
The Right Subreddit
• Domain search
for what is
already working
Research
Subreddit Rules
• Redditmetrics.com
Large
vs Active
• Review TOP and
Controversial
Research
• Domain Search
• 3 Months
Research
• Review
Moderators for
their interests
• Submit what they
submit
Redditinvestigator.com
The Right Title
• Useful, provide context, and be
descriptive
• Title and description combined
• Avoid Title Case
• Avoid aggressive calls to action
• Spread the word!
• Unbelievable
• Avoid being discredited
The Right Title
• 10am EST or
when right mods
are active ;)
Submit at the
Right Time
Is it Moderated?
• Log out on /new
• Page by page outside of /new
• Look for upvoted
• If yes, contact the mods
• Be smart on phrasing
• Learn from feedback
Logarithmic Voting Algorithm
Logarithmic Voting Algorithm
Stay Engaged
• Vote on comments
• Respond where appropriate
• Don’t be defensive
• Don’t overdo it
Comments
• Self posts
• Resources / References
• Shopping / Deals Subreddits
• Auction system launched last month
• Self Server starts at $5
• CPM based starting at $.20 CPM
• Managed at $30,000
• Video, Banner Ads, Mobile Targeting
• Comes with Reddit support
• Interest or Subreddit Targeting
• Interest = Front Page
• Subreddit - /r/foodporn, recently visited
/r/foodporn, and to /r/foodporn subscribers.
• Link or Text
• Create Ads for Reddit
• Personalize
• Engage users
• Identify frustration points to solve
• Invite interaction
• Ask questions
• Offer a deal / coupon
• Be Engaged
• Be human
• Answer questions
• Participate in comments
• Monitor constantly
• Don’t be defensive
• Be Creative
• Witty titles
• Reddit Gold
• Reddit only contest
• Misc Tips
• Include a thumbnail
• Create a custom landing page
• Research
• Different ads for each Subreddit
• Test
 Designed for Reddit
 Uses Self Post format
 Peaks User Interest with Title
 Suggest Social Sharing
 317 Comments
 Stayed fully engaged
 Light hearted
 Friendly
 317 Comments
 Stayed fully engaged
 Light hearted
 Friendly
• Brand Awareness
• Direct customer engagement
• Articles / Links
• Awards
• /r/Toronto
• Easy to digest title
• 53% Converted
• 8800% ROI
• 5x Traffic
Things to Remember
 Don’t focus on Spamming or Gaming Reddit
 Comment first and regularly
 Pick the right Subreddits
 Identify the best content to submit
 Proper titles are essential
 Stay engage and present
 Focus on the long term!
Thank You!
Brent Csutoras
CEO, Pixel Road Designs
@brentcsutoras

Understanding Reddit: The Social Media Superpower You've Probably Never Heard Of

Editor's Notes

  • #6 Using the posted stats of Uvs and Pvs from Reddit, I averaged it out to 32 PVs per user.
  • #28 Please design like the other section pages.
  • #30 Adjust main slide with the image on it now.
  • #32 Please create section slide for this.
  • #33 (notes for brent) I will actually use Reddit when I am looking for Titles around content!
  • #34 (notes for brent) I will actually use Reddit when I am looking for Titles around content!
  • #37 Title slide for this one. Again, with some reddit character please.