Growth Should you setup a subreddit on Reddit for your community?

[Cpvr]

Setting up a subreddit on Reddit can be a beneficial way to build visibility and traction. It can also help you generate backlinks and increase your brand’s exposure—one of the key factors search engines consider when ranking websites today.



That said, you shouldn’t use it to replace your actual community. Instead, think of it as a tool to promote your forum topics and help your community grow in that aspect.



So, where do you stand on this issue? Do you think it’s a good idea to set up a subreddit for your online community, or are you against it?

 

[Senkusha]

This sounds similar to setting up a Facebook group or a dedicated BlueSky account. I'm honestly not sure how much engagement over at your forum you'd receive from this, because as I've found through experience, most people just want to hang out on the platforms they've already invested time into (Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, etc).

 

[Ravenfreak]

I've never tried setting up a subreddit to go along with my forums. I did get some members on Gex Forums by promoting the forum on the subreddit so it could in theory work. I know there's plenty of people looking for Reddit alternatives because I see people talking about the moderation that's been going on over on Reddit lately and many people are fed up with it. Might be worth giving it a go!

 

[Senkusha]

I know there's plenty of people looking for Reddit alternatives because I see people talking about the moderation that's been going on over on Reddit lately and many people are fed up with it. Might be worth giving it a go!

This gives me hope.