Can you promote in r/selbststaendig?
Eine Community für deutsche Selbstständige, Freelancer und Startups, mit dem Ziel Erfahrungen auszutauschen und Interessantes miteinander zu teilen.
The short answer
Answer publicly with useful, non-promotional help; disclose affiliation only briefly if relevant and avoid links or overt solicitations—ask mods before posting surveys or repeated promo.
What works here
- On-topic, informative posts that prioritize community value
- Brief introductions or self-introductions within normal limits
- Thematic surveys only with prior moderator approval
What gets posts removed
- Direct advertising, sales pitches, or soliciting customers/test-trials
- Excessive self-promotion or repeated promotional posts
- Posting external blog links or affiliate links
Where this comes from
No direct advertising or solicitation
Rules explicitly ban direct advertising, excessive self-promotion and searching for 'Testkunden' or free trial offers.
External links disallowed
Links to external blogs and affiliate links are explicitly prohibited, limiting promotional linking.
Informational sharing allowed in moderation
Content that offers direct value (e.g., informative articles or tips) can be shared in moderation if the focus is on community benefit rather than sales.
Surveys require mod approval
Only thematically appropriate surveys are allowed and need prior moderator approval; posting frequency is limited.
German language requirement
Posts must be primarily in German, so replies should be in German to fit community norms.
Official rules of r/selbststaendig
- 01Umgangston und Respekt
- 02Thematische Relevanz
- 03Werbung und Selbstpromotion
- 04Einfache Fragen und Google-Suchanfragen
- 05Politische Diskussionen
- 06Qualität und Inhalt
- 07Nur thematisch passende Umfragen sind erlaubt
- 08Beiträge bitte auf Deutsch
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed July 2026. Rules change; the community itself is always the source of truth.
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