How to Market on r/ecommerce
A community for ecommerce store owners and professionals to discuss strategies, tools, and challenges.
r/ecommerce Rules & Self-Promotion Policy
Understanding the rules is critical for successful marketing. Here's what you need to know about r/ecommerce.
Strict Self-Promotion Policy
This subreddit has strict rules against self-promotion. Product mentions should be rare and only when genuinely helpful.
Community Rules
- 1No self-promotion or spam
- 2Be helpful to others
- 3No affiliate links
- 4Provide context when asking questions
How to Write for r/ecommerce
Practical and numbers-focused. Share revenue, margins, and conversion rates when relevant. The community appreciates honesty about challenges.
Best Practices for r/ecommerce
Maximize your impact by understanding when, what, and how to post.
Best Times to Post
- Weekday Morning Est
- Sunday Afternoon Est
Posts stay relevant for about 8-16 hours
Content That Works
- Store revenue breakdowns
- Platform comparisons
- Conversion optimization tactics
- Fulfillment and logistics discussions
Common Flairs
Who's Here
Ecommerce store owners (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc), dropshippers, DTC brands, and marketplace sellers. Mix of side hustlers and full-time operators.
Common Mistakes on r/ecommerce
Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned or ignored.
Asking for store feedback or reviews
Store review requests flood the subreddit and are often from people wanting free audits.
Instead
Ask specific questions about specific challenges. "Is my checkout flow confusing?" with a screenshot works better.
Promoting your store or products
Even subtle product mentions get caught and downvoted.
Instead
Share your journey and learnings without linking to your store.
Asking vague questions about starting ecommerce
"How do I start?" questions show no research and get ignored.
Instead
Share what you've researched and ask about specific decisions you're facing.
Post Formats That Work on r/ecommerce
These content formats consistently perform well in this community.
Revenue Breakdown
Example Format
""$XK/month store breakdown: traffic sources, margins, and what's working" with real numbers."
Why It Works
Specific financial data is rare and valuable. Shows credibility.
Platform Comparison
Example Format
""Migrated from [platform A] to [platform B]: honest pros and cons after 6 months"."
Why It Works
Saves others from making bad decisions. Practical insights.
Problem-Solution
Example Format
""How we reduced cart abandonment by X%" with specific tactics and results."
Why It Works
Actionable advice with proven results. Bookmarkable content.
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