Reddit keeps removing my links what am i missing?

RangerCole3

RangerCole3

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Hey all,
i have been trying to use reddit as a traffic source but i keep running into the same problem. My posts and comments seem fine at first but whenever i include a link then they often get removed or end up with no visibility. I have tried different subreddits and different types of content but the result is pretty similar. For those who are successfully getting traffic from reddit then how do you handle links without triggering filters? Is it mainly an account trust issues, subreddit rules, link frequency or something else?
Would love to hear some real experiences.
 
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IT's usually mix of acc trust, subreddit rules, and how often you're posting links.

Reddit is pretty strict with anything that looks promotional. Try focus on building karma and contributing first, then only drop links when they're genuinely relevant.
 
With the removal of few links probably your account have been shadow banned. There are chances the link you are trying to publish might have been banned too. I would say if things are relevant in a discussion and your account authority is great then only links can stay. Otherwise you are probably wasting your time on placing links on reddit..
 
Reddit has always been like that. Posts containing links are often removed very quickly, especially if they appear overly promotional or don't comply with the rules of the subreddit.
 
I ran into this recently while trying to promote a blog I had just published about RV storage upgrades and bed lift systems.

My first instinct was to share the article directly in a few RV related subreddits. I also mentioned that I had experience with RV lift kits from Hatchlift Products because it was relevant to the topic. The result wasn't great. One post was removed by moderators, another got almost no visibility, and a comment containing the link disappeared shortly after posting.

After looking into it, I realized Reddit communities are generally very sensitive to anything that looks promotional, especially from newer accounts or accounts that don't have much participation history. Even if your content is genuinely helpful, dropping a link to your own blog can trigger filters because moderators see a lot of self-promotion and spam every day.

What worked better for me was:
  • Answering questions without linking to my blog.
  • Sharing actual experience and lessons learned.
  • Building comment history before posting any links.
  • Becoming active in a subreddit for a few weeks first.
  • Waiting until someone specifically asked for a resource before mentioning an article.
  • Putting the blog link in my Reddit profile instead of every comment.
For example, instead of saying "Read my blog here," I found it was better to explain the storage problem, discuss solutions, and mention my experience with RV bed lift systems. If people found the information useful, some would naturally check my profile anyway.

My takeaway is that Reddit can definitely drive traffic, but most communities reward contributors first and marketers second. If a post feels like it's trying to send users off-platform immediately, even when the content is relevant, it often gets limited or removed.

Has anyone else found a good balance between sharing genuinely useful content and promoting a blog without triggering Reddit's filters?
 
Hi @RangerCole3

According to me, it is usually not just one thing. Account trust, subreddit rules, link history and even the domain you are linking to can all play a role.

One thing I noticed is that if an account drops links too often, Reddit starts treating it differently even if the links are relevant. I have seen accounts where normal comments get visibility, but as soon as a link is added, engagement drops significantly.

Also, many subreddits have filters that automatically remove or limit posts containing certain domains. Sometimes the post looks live from your account, but other users can't actually see it.

I must say, you should stop focusing on links for a while and just participate normally in those communities. Build up some activity, leave useful comments, and then occasionally share a link only when it genuinely adds value to the discussion. That's generally where I have seen the best results.
 
RangerCole3 said:
Hey all,
i have been trying to use reddit as a traffic source but i keep running into the same problem. My posts and comments seem fine at first but whenever i include a link then they often get removed or end up with no visibility. I have tried different subreddits and different types of content but the result is pretty similar. For those who are successfully getting traffic from reddit then how do you handle links without triggering filters? Is it mainly an account trust issues, subreddit rules, link frequency or something else?
Would love to hear some real experiences.
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Reddit is very strict about self promotion. Many subreddits remove links from newer accounts or from users who mostly share their own content.
 
Its usually a mix of low account trust, subreddit anti-spam rules and posting links too early or too often. Most people get around it by building karma first, contributing value without links and only adding links when they’re highly relevant and allowed by the subreddit rules.
 
It’s a mix between trust in the account and frequency of links posted. I’d try to add useful comments and posts without links for a while, then add links when they’re truly relevant.
 
Reddit has always been strict about links. Usually, there are three possibilities: the keyword or hyperlink is banned, the domain is blacklisted, or the link contains an affiliate tag. On top of that, account age and karma play a significant role in whether your post gets filtered or removed.
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RangerCole3 said:
Hey all,
i have been trying to use reddit as a traffic source but i keep running into the same problem. My posts and comments seem fine at first but whenever i include a link then they often get removed or end up with no visibility. I have tried different subreddits and different types of content but the result is pretty similar. For those who are successfully getting traffic from reddit then how do you handle links without triggering filters? Is it mainly an account trust issues, subreddit rules, link frequency or something else?
Would love to hear some real experiences.
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some subreddits are just strict by default, so even good links get removed unless you are an established member there.
 
i would say account history can play a role. Newer accounts face more restrictions than those with a history of participation.
 
Subreddit rules matter a lot. On Reddit, many communities automatically remove posts with links unless the account is active and trusted there first.
 
This usually happens because of subreddit rules spam filters or low karma accounts Many subs also block new accounts or certain domains automatically I’d suggest checking the subreddit posting rules and building some karma first
 
According to my personal experience, the biggest mistake is adding links too early. Nowadays, reddit has become much stricter, and many subreddits automatically filter links from accounts that are not active enough. You should focus on building some history through comments and discussions first, then share links only when they genuinely add value to the conversation.
 
New accounts and low karma accounts face more restrictions, building some history and trust through normal commenting and posting can help to not removing links
 
most of time its new or low trust account issue + too many direct links, try building karma first and post more value content without link or use indirect mention instead of dropping link everywhere.
 
From what I’ve seen, most link issues come down to trust and posting behavior. Reddit is pretty good at spotting accounts that look promotional, so focusing on genuine engagement first usually makes a big difference.
 
What I believe is the most common reason is that communities are very strict about links and self-promotion of any brand
 
Please check your activity level, your credibility within the media, and whether you use any sensitive words.
 
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