# Submit to r/Advertising

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/r-advertising
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/r-advertising.md
- **Directory:** r/Advertising (reddit.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://reddit.com
- **DR:** 95
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Community (#6 of 113 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Nofollow — reddit.com/r/Advertising post links use nofollow — value is community referral traffic, not backlink SEO

## Quick verdict

Advertising industry community — DR 95, free to submit. Worth it with authentic posts and comment engagement; skip if you want a permanent directory backlink.

**Best for:** Founders or marketers sharing ad creative tests, campaign lessons, or tool demos · Products relevant to advertisers — creative tools, analytics, ad tech

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Posts publish immediately unless AutoModerator filters them — manual mod review can take minutes to hours.
- **Review:** r/Advertising moderators enforce self-promotion limits, account age, karma minimums, and community-specific posting rules.
- **Common rejections:** Off-topic SaaS with no advertising angle, self-promo without industry context, low-karma accounts, or bare affiliate links.
- **Reputation:** Industry professionals downvote generic “growth hack” pitches — lead with campaign data or creative insights.

## Pros

- DR 95 domain with very high community referral traffic on posts that gain traction
- Free — no paid listing or editorial queue
- Advertising industry community audience aligned with your launch goals
- Comment threads surface feedback, positioning gaps, and early users

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — Reddit links are nofollow, not SEO
- Not a directory — no permanent listing page on your product
- Moderation removes off-topic promo — wasted effort if rules ignored
- Account karma and age gates block brand-new marketing accounts

## What you need before you submit

- Reddit account meeting r/Advertising karma and age requirements
- Read r/Advertising sidebar rules, flair requirements, and promo day schedules
- Text post with context — what you built, why, and what feedback you want
- Working demo link and screenshots embedded in post body
- 2–4 hours blocked to reply authentically to every comment

**Gotchas:**

- Frame your product around ad workflows — creative production, reporting, or media buying
- Share campaign results or A/B test learnings, not just feature lists
- r/Advertising ≠ r/marketing — tighter focus on ads and ad industry

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Reddit account — create a text or link post at reddit.com/r/Advertising/submit after meeting subreddit requirements.
- **Categories:** Posts must relate to advertising — campaigns, creative, media buying, ad tech; consumer apps with no ad angle are off-topic.
- **Anchor text:** Post title and optional body link; outbound URLs use Reddit redirect wrappers with nofollow.
- **Link placement:** Ephemeral subreddit feed post — sinks within hours; not indexed as a product directory page.

## FAQ

### Can I launch my SaaS on r/Advertising?

Only if it serves advertisers or you share genuine ad-campaign lessons. Generic startup launches are off-topic.

### Does r/Advertising give dofollow links?

No — Reddit uses nofollow. Value is referral traffic from ad professionals, not SEO.

### What content performs in r/Advertising?

Campaign breakdowns, creative critiques, tool comparisons with honest pros/cons — not bare product URLs.

### How is r/Advertising different from r/marketing?

r/Advertising focuses on the ad industry. r/marketing covers broader marketing strategy and channels.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [Community directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=community)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)