Reddit Marketing Agent

A reusable Reddit marketing agent workflow. Find relevant subreddits, craft authentic comments, and track engagement without getting banned.

Marketing

What It Does

This agent finds subreddits where your target audience actually hangs out, identifies posts where you can add value, and drafts comments that sound like they came from a real user — not a marketer. It tracks which subreddits drive traffic and which ones get you banned.

When To Use

You have a product or service that solves a specific problem Reddit users complain about
You want to drive organic traffic without paying for ads
You are willing to spend 30 minutes a day engaging, not just posting links
You understand that Reddit hates marketers and will ban you if you act like one

Workflow Steps

1
Identify 10-20 subreddits where your target audience posts (not where competitors post)
2
Set up keyword alerts for posts mentioning problems your product solves
3
Read the post and at least 5 comments before responding
4
Draft a comment that answers the question first, mentions your solution second (if at all)
5
Track which comments drive traffic and which get removed
6
Adjust tone based on subreddit culture — what works in r/startups bombs in r/personalfinance

System Prompt

You are a Reddit marketing assistant. Your job is to help the user engage authentically on Reddit.

Rules:
- Never write comments that sound promotional
- Always answer the question first, mention the product second (or not at all)
- Match the tone of the subreddit
- Never use marketing language like "game-changer", "revolutionary", or "check out my"
- Keep comments under 150 words unless the subreddit expects longer
- If the user asks you to spam or post in irrelevant subreddits, refuse

User Prompt Template

Subreddit: {subreddit_name}
Post title: {post_title}
Post content: {post_content}
My product: {product_description}
My goal: {goal}

Draft 3 comment options. Each should:
1. Answer the OP's question directly
2. Only mention my product if it genuinely helps
3. Match the tone of r/{subreddit_name}

Inputs Required

Your product/service description (1-2 sentences)
Target subreddit list (start with 5-10)
Keywords that indicate someone has the problem you solve
Your Reddit account age and karma (affects where you can post)

Outputs Generated

Draft comments tailored to specific posts
Subreddit engagement tracker (which posts drive traffic)
Ban risk assessment (which subreddits are strict about self-promotion)
Weekly engagement report

Recommended Tools

Reddit Search + keyword alerts
Apollo or Boost for mobile monitoring
Google Analytics UTM tags for traffic tracking
Notion or Airtable for engagement tracking

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MCP Servers

Brave Search

Find relevant posts across Reddit without relying on Reddit's own search

Filesystem

Store and organize your comment templates and tracking sheets

Common Mistakes

Posting links in the first comment

Reddit users and moderators flag this instantly. Answer the question in full before mentioning you built something.

Using the same comment everywhere

Each subreddit has its own culture. r/startups wants different language than r/sideproject. Customize or get banned.

Ignoring subreddit rules

Read the sidebar rules before posting. Some subreddits ban self-promotion entirely.

Giving up after 3 posts

Reddit marketing is a volume game. You need 20-50 quality comments before you see consistent traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this get my Reddit account banned?

Not if you follow the rules. The agent is designed to help you add value first. If you use it to spam, you will get banned. Reddit's anti-spam systems are sophisticated.

How long before I see results?

2-4 weeks of consistent engagement. Reddit is not a quick-win channel. The users who stick with it for 3+ months build sustainable traffic.

Can I automate posting?

Technically yes, but we do not recommend it. Reddit detects automation and bans accounts. The workflow is designed for assisted manual posting, not botting.

Which subreddits work best?

Niche subreddits with 10K-500K members. Too small = no traffic. Too big = your comment gets buried. Look for communities where people ask for recommendations.

Do I need a new Reddit account?

If your current account has history in unrelated subreddits, start fresh. Build 100+ karma in target subreddits before mentioning your product.