How to Market on r/juststart
A community for content site builders and affiliate marketers who actually execute. Monthly case studies, traffic reports, and discussions on building authority sites.
r/juststart Rules & Self-Promotion Policy
Understanding the rules is critical for successful marketing. Here's what you need to know about r/juststart.
Moderate Self-Promotion Policy
Self-promotion is allowed in context. Lead with value, not your product. Promotional posts may be removed.
Community Rules
- 1Share actual progress, not just questions
- 2Include real traffic and revenue numbers
- 3No low-effort "should I start" posts
- 4Monthly case studies welcome
- 5Be transparent about methods used
How to Write for r/juststart
Data-first. Always include numbers: traffic, revenue, posts published, links built. The community name is literally "just start" so action-oriented content wins. Avoid vague success claims.
Best Practices for r/juststart
Maximize your impact by understanding when, what, and how to post.
Best Times to Post
- Monday Morning Est
- First Of Month
- Sunday Evening Est
Posts stay relevant for about 24-48 hours
Content That Works
- Monthly traffic and revenue reports
- Site case studies with real data
- SEO experiments with results
- Niche research breakdowns
Common Flairs
Who's Here
SEO-focused content creators, affiliate marketers, and niche site builders. Data-driven mindset. Most have multiple sites in various stages. Value proven strategies over theory.
Common Mistakes on r/juststart
Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned or ignored.
Asking "is this niche good?" without any research
The community philosophy is to just start instead of overthinking. Pure validation-seeking posts are seen as procrastination.
Instead
Do basic keyword research first, then ask specific questions: "Seeing X search volume but Y competition. Here's my angle. Thoughts?"
Posting without traffic or revenue numbers
This is a metrics-driven community. Vague updates ("site is doing well") provide no value.
Instead
Always include specifics: "Month 8: 12k pageviews, $340 revenue, 45 articles published, 15 referring domains."
Asking about AI content without adding context
The AI content debate has been exhausted here. General "should I use AI?" posts get ignored.
Instead
Share specific experiments: "Published 50 AI-edited articles vs 50 human-written. Here's the traffic difference after 6 months."
Treating affiliate links as instant monetization
The community knows affiliate revenue takes time to build. Premature monetization questions signal inexperience.
Instead
Focus on traffic first. Share your content and SEO strategy. Monetization questions are more relevant after 10k+ monthly visitors.
Not disclosing important details about your method
Hiding whether you bought links, used AI, or acquired an aged domain makes your case study useless for learning.
Instead
Be fully transparent: "This is an aged domain I bought for $X. Used AI for first drafts with human editing. Built Y links through outreach."
Post Formats That Work on r/juststart
These content formats consistently perform well in this community.
Monthly Report
Example Format
""Month [N] Report: [Traffic] pageviews, $[Revenue]. [Articles] published, [Links] built. What worked, what didn't, next month's plan.""
Why It Works
Consistent format makes it easy to follow multiple case studies. All the key metrics upfront. Forward-looking element adds value.
Niche Teardown
Example Format
""Analyzing [niche]. Total search volume: X. Top competitors: Y. My angle: Z. Here's my 6-month content plan.""
Why It Works
Shows real research methodology. Others can learn the analysis process. Specific plan demonstrates commitment.
SEO Experiment
Example Format
""Tested [strategy] on [N] articles. Control group vs. test group. Results after [timeframe]: [data].""
Why It Works
Structured experiments provide actionable data. Community values tested strategies over theoretical advice.
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