How to Market on r/node
The Reddit community for Node.js developers. Discussions on backend development, npm packages, frameworks like Express and Nest, and the Node.js runtime. From beginners to those running Node in production at scale.
r/node Rules & Self-Promotion Policy
Understanding the rules is critical for successful marketing. Here's what you need to know about r/node.
Moderate Self-Promotion Policy
Self-promotion is allowed in context. Lead with value, not your product. Promotional posts may be removed.
Community Rules
- 1Be respectful and constructive
- 2No spam or excessive self-promotion
- 3Include code examples when relevant
- 4Search before posting common questions
- 5Stay on-topic for Node.js
How to Write for r/node
Technical but welcoming. The community spans skill levels. Include code examples—working code beats abstract discussion. Be opinionated but respectful of different approaches.
Best Practices for r/node
Maximize your impact by understanding when, what, and how to post.
Best Times to Post
- Weekday Morning Est
- Wednesday Afternoon Est
- Tuesday Thursday Est
Posts stay relevant for about 12-24 hours
Content That Works
- Open-source npm package announcements
- Performance optimization stories
- Production architecture case studies
- Tutorials with working code examples
Common Flairs
Who's Here
Backend JavaScript developers, full-stack engineers, and developers building APIs and microservices. Mix of beginners and experienced professionals. Many work with Express, Fastify, or NestJS in production.
Common Mistakes on r/node
Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned or ignored.
Promoting packages without code examples
Developers want to see what they're getting. Abstract descriptions don't demonstrate value.
Instead
Lead with usage: "npm install [package]" then a code snippet showing the main use case in action.
Ignoring TypeScript compatibility
TypeScript adoption in the Node ecosystem is significant. Many developers expect TypeScript support.
Instead
Address TypeScript upfront: "Full TypeScript support with exported types" or "JavaScript-only, TypeScript coming in v2."
Not explaining why over existing solutions
The npm ecosystem is vast. There's probably something similar already. Why should someone switch?
Instead
Address differentiation: "Express was too heavy for our use case. This does X without Y dependency."
Overcomplicating for simple problems
Node developers value simplicity. Complex solutions to simple problems get criticized.
Instead
Start simple: "This handles [specific case] without configuration. Advanced options available when needed."
Asking questions without error messages and code
Node debugging requires context. "It doesn't work" can't be diagnosed without specifics.
Instead
Include the full error, relevant code, Node version, and what you've already tried.
Post Formats That Work on r/node
These content formats consistently perform well in this community.
Package Announcement
Example Format
""Built [package] to solve [problem]. Usage: [npm install + code]. Benchmarks: [vs alternatives]. MIT licensed, feedback welcome.""
Why It Works
Immediate usability. Code first. Benchmarks for credibility. Open source.
Production Case Study
Example Format
""Running Node at [scale]. Stack: [framework/packages]. Challenges: [list]. What we learned about [specific topic].""
Why It Works
Real production context. Specific stack. Practical learnings.
Performance Deep-Dive
Example Format
""Optimized [operation] from [before] to [after]. The bottleneck: [cause]. Solution: [approach]. Code and benchmarks included.""
Why It Works
Concrete improvement. Root cause analysis. Reproducible results.
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