How to Market on r/SEO
A community for SEO professionals to discuss search engine optimization strategies, algorithm updates, and industry news.
r/SEO Rules & Self-Promotion Policy
Understanding the rules is critical for successful marketing. Here's what you need to know about r/SEO.
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 spam or self-promotion
- 2Be helpful and constructive
- 3No basic questions without research
- 4Use search before posting
How to Write for r/SEO
Technical and data-driven. Back claims with evidence. The community is highly skeptical of "SEO gurus" and generic advice.
Best Practices for r/SEO
Maximize your impact by understanding when, what, and how to post.
Best Times to Post
- Weekday Morning Est
- Monday Morning Est
Posts stay relevant for about 12-24 hours
Content That Works
- Algorithm update analyses
- Case study with traffic data
- Technical SEO discussions
- Tool comparisons with real data
Common Flairs
Who's Here
SEO professionals, agency workers, in-house SEOs. Highly technical. Skeptical of claims without data.
Common Mistakes on r/SEO
Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned or ignored.
Asking basic questions like "how do I rank for X keyword?"
Basic questions are covered in the wiki and asked constantly.
Instead
Search first. When you post, share what you've already tried and your specific situation.
Claiming guaranteed rankings or quick fixes
SEO professionals are deeply skeptical. Claims without proof get roasted.
Instead
Share what worked for you with caveats about your specific situation.
Promoting SEO tools or services
The community is full of SEO professionals who recognize promotion instantly.
Instead
Share genuine experiences in relevant discussions without links.
Post Formats That Work on r/SEO
These content formats consistently perform well in this community.
Algorithm Analysis
Example Format
""Noticing [pattern] after latest Google update. Anyone else?" with specific examples and data."
Why It Works
Real-time algorithm discussion is highly valued. Community collaborates on analysis.
Traffic Case Study
Example Format
""Grew organic traffic from X to Y: here's what actually moved the needle" with before/after data."
Why It Works
Real data from real sites is rare. Specific tactics with results are bookmarked.
Technical Deep Dive
Example Format
""How we solved [technical SEO challenge] and what we learned" with implementation details."
Why It Works
Technical solutions help other professionals. Depth is appreciated.
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