Can you promote in r/freelancing?
The short answer
Do not post promotional content or links; engage only as a regular member providing neutral, helpful advice without mentioning your product or company.
What works here
- participate in discussions
- provide general, non-promotional advice
- share experience without promoting services
What gets posts removed
- advertising your services or product
- self-promotion or soliciting clients
- posting promotional links, surveys, or recruitment messages
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditNo advertising or self-promotion rule
The rules state promotion and advertising of any kind is not allowed, directly prohibiting self-promotion or service advertising.
Sidebar description
Community is positioned as news for freelancers, not a marketplace for promotions, reinforcing non-promotional intent.
Official rules of r/freelancing
- 01No advertising or self-promotion.
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed July 21, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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