How to Market on r/WorkOnline
A community for finding online work: remote jobs, freelance gigs, micro-tasks, surveys, and other ways to earn money working from home.
r/WorkOnline Rules & Self-Promotion Policy
Understanding the rules is critical for successful marketing. Here's what you need to know about r/WorkOnline.
Moderate Self-Promotion Policy
Self-promotion is allowed in context. Lead with value, not your product. Promotional posts may be removed.
Community Rules
- 1Job posts must include pay rate
- 2No referral link spam
- 3Use search before asking common questions
- 4No MLM or pyramid schemes
- 5Be respectful and helpful
How to Write for r/WorkOnline
Practical and transparent. Always include pay rates. Be honest about time investment vs. earnings. The community has seen every scam, so build trust through specificity.
Best Practices for r/WorkOnline
Maximize your impact by understanding when, what, and how to post.
Best Times to Post
- Weekday Afternoon Est
- Evening Hours Est
- Weekend Mornings Est
Posts stay relevant for about 6-12 hours
Content That Works
- Legitimate job opportunities with pay rates
- Reviews of online work platforms
- Income reports from specific sites
- Tips for getting accepted to platforms
Common Flairs
Who's Here
People looking for remote income: stay-at-home parents, students, side hustlers, career changers. Range from looking for pocket money to full-time remote work. Highly skeptical of too-good-to-be-true claims.
Common Mistakes on r/WorkOnline
Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned or ignored.
Posting opportunities without clear pay rates
This is a rule violation and gets removed. The community needs to evaluate if opportunities are worth their time.
Instead
Always include: "Pay rate: $X/hour" or "$X per task." If pay varies, give ranges: "$15-25/hour depending on project."
Promoting with referral links
Referral link spam is constant here. Posts with referral links get downvoted and reported immediately.
Instead
Share experiences without referral links. If you want to share a link, use the non-referral version. Community appreciates the honesty.
Overselling earnings potential
Claims like "make $500/day from home" instantly mark you as a scammer. The community knows realistic earnings.
Instead
Underpromise: "I average $12-15/hour after getting established. First month was slower." Realistic numbers build trust.
Asking questions answered in the FAQ
"How do I start?" is asked daily. There's a wiki and sticky post. Repeat questions get downvoted.
Instead
Read the FAQ first. Ask specific questions: "Anyone have experience with [specific platform]? Is the qualification test hard?"
Promoting anything resembling MLM
The community is extremely hostile to MLM and "build your network" schemes. Instant ban territory.
Instead
Focus on legitimate work with direct payment structures. If it requires recruiting others, don't post it.
Post Formats That Work on r/WorkOnline
These content formats consistently perform well in this community.
Platform Review
Example Format
""Review of [platform] after [X months]. Pay: $Y/hour. Pros: [list]. Cons: [list]. Who it's best for: [profile].""
Why It Works
Clear structure with pay upfront. Honest pros/cons. Helps readers self-select.
Income Report
Example Format
""[Month] income report: $X total from [platforms]. Hours worked: Y. Best earner: Z. Here's the breakdown.""
Why It Works
Real numbers with time investment. Multiple platforms for comparison. Transparent about effort required.
Getting Started Guide
Example Format
""How I got accepted to [platform] and made $X in my first month. Step-by-step process and tips.""
Why It Works
Actionable steps rather than vague advice. Real results with timeline. Helps beginners navigate.
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