Subreddit Marketing Guide

How to Market on r/bigseo

A professional-level SEO community for experienced practitioners. Discussions on technical SEO, algorithm analysis, enterprise challenges, and advanced optimization strategies.

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28K
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Active Now
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Post Lifespan
24-48 hours
How long posts stay relevant
Peak Times
weekday business-hours-est
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r/bigseo Rules & Self-Promotion Policy

Understanding the rules is critical for successful marketing. Here's what you need to know about r/bigseo.

Strict Self-Promotion Policy

This subreddit has strict rules against self-promotion. Product mentions should be rare and only when genuinely helpful.

Community Rules

  • 1Professional discussions only
  • 2No newbie questions
  • 3Contribute before asking
  • 4No spam or self-promotion
  • 5Cite sources for claims

How to Write for r/bigseo

Expert-level and evidence-based. This is not a beginner community. Back claims with data. Acknowledge uncertainty. The community respects intellectual honesty and technical depth.

Best Practices for r/bigseo

Maximize your impact by understanding when, what, and how to post.

Best Times to Post

  • Weekday Business Hours Est
  • Tuesday Wednesday Morning Est
  • Sunday Evening Est

Posts stay relevant for about 24-48 hours

Content That Works

  • Algorithm analysis with data
  • Enterprise SEO case studies
  • Technical SEO deep-dives
  • Professional challenges and solutions

Who's Here

Experienced SEO professionals, agency leaders, and in-house SEO managers. High technical bar. Skeptical of vendors and hype. Value data-backed discussion and professional discourse.

Common Mistakes on r/bigseo

Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned or ignored.

Asking beginner SEO questions

r/bigseo explicitly targets experienced professionals. Basic questions get redirected to r/SEO.

Instead

Only participate if you have professional SEO experience. Lurk first to understand the level of discussion.

Promoting SEO tools without professional context

The community is highly skeptical of vendors. Tool promotion without genuine professional insight fails.

Instead

Discuss tools in context of solving specific problems. Be transparent about affiliations. Share limitations honestly.

Making claims without data or citations

This is a professional community. Unsupported claims get challenged. "In my experience" without specifics is weak.

Instead

Share actual data when possible. Cite studies or observations. Acknowledge what's speculation vs. proven.

Treating algorithm updates as gospel

Experienced SEOs know algorithm analysis is often speculation. Overconfident interpretations get pushback.

Instead

Present observations as observations. "I've noticed X in sites I work on" not "Google definitely changed Y."

Asking for the "best" anything

"Best SEO tool?" or "best strategy?" questions are too general for this audience.

Instead

Ask specific questions: "For enterprise-scale technical audits with X constraints, how do you approach Y?"

Post Formats That Work on r/bigseo

These content formats consistently perform well in this community.

Algorithm Analysis

Example Format

""Observations from [update]. Sample: [number of sites]. Patterns: [what I'm seeing]. Caveats: [limitations of my data].""

Why It Works

Data-based observations. Appropriate caveats. Invites professional discussion.

Technical Deep-Dive

Example Format

""Solved [technical SEO problem] at scale. The challenge: [context]. Solution: [approach]. Results: [metrics]. Edge cases.""

Why It Works

Real problem at professional scale. Technical details. Acknowledges complexity.

Professional Discussion

Example Format

""Dealing with [industry challenge]. Context: [situation]. Current approach: [what we do]. Curious how others handle this.""

Why It Works

Peer-to-peer professional discussion. Shows current thinking. Invites experienced perspectives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about marketing on r/bigseo

Experienced SEO professionals only. The subreddit explicitly targets practitioners with professional experience. If you're learning SEO basics, r/SEO is more appropriate.
Very carefully, if at all. The community is extremely skeptical of vendors. Only discuss tools in the context of solving real problems you faced professionally. Be transparent about your affiliation.
r/bigseo requires professional experience and bans beginner questions. Discussions are more technical, enterprise-focused, and data-driven. The bar for contribution is higher.
Contribute thoughtfully to existing discussions. Share professional observations with appropriate caveats. Demonstrate expertise through helpful, specific answers. Build reputation before posting.
Algorithm updates and analysis, technical SEO at scale, enterprise challenges, professional career discussions, and advanced optimization strategies. Consumer-level SEO topics don't fit.
To maintain quality discourse for professionals. Without the high bar, it would become another general SEO forum. The restrictions create space for expert-level discussion.

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