Can I share a link to my Amazon tool or service in a regular post?
No, self promotion is only allowed in the Community Promotional Post pinned at the top of the subreddit. Posting it anywhere else will get you banned with no exceptions or appeals.
Subreddit guides
r/AmazonSeller rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/AmazonSeller: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 97,607
- Verified
- August 27, 2026
- Category
- Ecommerce founders and operators
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Reddiquette is required: Debating points is fine, attacks are off topic and not necessary to present a differing opinion. No vote complaining. Insults, flame wars, trolling, brigading, or antagonism towards the subreddit participants, the moderators, or even the community itself will be removed and may result in an immediate ban.
- Self-Promo ONLY in the Community Promotional Post: The [Community Promo Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/about/sticky?num=2) at the top of the sub is the ONLY place to discuss or link to things you are affiliated with (anything by, about, or for you) including your; company or position within, site, service, product, app, article, video, product development, survey or market research, etc. 'Guru' posts are often lead generation attempts and will be removed Violations will be a ban, no exceptions or appeals
- No Amazon policy violation discussion: You may not discuss intentionally breaking Amazon's system or intentional violation of their terms. This also includes anything which can be deemed as deceptive. Due to the high rate of TOS violation discussion and scam targeting, posts which discuss or even mention reviews are not allowed at this time.
- No improper links: * No affiliate links - Even in the [Community Promotional Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/about/sticky?num=2) they will be marked as spam and removed. * No indirect links - url shorteners, 3rd party linking, or masked links * No tracking links of any kind
- Account Related Rules: * No AI, bots, or site restricted accounts * **To Post** - requires some account age, visible prior account activity, account comment karma a few points in the positive, and prior positive participation in the comments here. Problem posts most often come from new accounts unaware of the rules OR scammers / spammers. Participate in the comments until you can post. It doesn't take much * Accounts with any form of negative karma may not post or comment here
- Restricted post types: These types are removed * Categories prone to scam and lead gen hotbeds * image posts * Account stat brags or images * Any mention of reviews, feedback, related services, etc * Guru style posts * Surveys or any form of market research * Partner seeking * Mentor seeking, "I'll pay you to", or other attempts to be scammed * *Extremely FAQ* queries (mostly homework failures) * Verification * LLC * Deactivation * Non-solutions oriented Amazon rage posts
Works well
- Ask a specific operational question about FBA inventory, fees, or Seller Central settings with no links and no mention of your own product.
- Share a detailed breakdown of a real Amazon selling challenge you faced and how you approached it, written as a discussion starter.
- Comment helpfully on other sellers' posts about FBM logistics or Vendor Central issues to build karma before you ever make your own post.
- Post your product, service, or article only inside the Community Promotional Post thread, with a direct link and no affiliate or tracking parameters.
Avoid
- Do not post any link to your own site, product, service, article, video, or survey anywhere except the Community Promotional Post.
- Do not use affiliate links, url shorteners, third party linking, masked links, or tracking links of any kind, even inside the promotional thread.
- Do not mention reviews, feedback, or related services anywhere in your posts or comments.
- Do not discuss intentionally breaking Amazon's system or violating their terms, including anything deceptive.
- Do not post from a brand new account or an account with negative karma.
- Do not post image posts, account stat brags, guru style posts, surveys, market research, partner seeking, or mentor seeking content.
What actually works in r/amazonseller
These are the highest scoring posts Rankhog observed in r/amazonseller over the past month, with what each one did differently. Rankhog watches this community continuously, so it sees posts when they are published and again as they climb.
- Upvotes
- 16
- Comments
- 55
- Posted
- Aug 8, 2026
Why it worked
- Told in the first person
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Upvotes
- 12
- Comments
- 32
- Posted
- Aug 22, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Upvotes
- 10
- Comments
- 9
- Posted
- Aug 22, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Upvotes
- 6
- Comments
- 13
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Upvotes
- 6
- Comments
- 11
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Upvotes
- 6
- Comments
- 29
- Posted
- Aug 7, 2026
Why it worked
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Upvotes
- 5
- Comments
- 12
- Posted
- Aug 15, 2026
Why it worked
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Upvotes
- 5
- Comments
- 10
- Posted
- Aug 5, 2026
Why it worked
- Told in the first person
- Upvotes
- 4
- Comments
- 7
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
Why it worked
- Told in the first person
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Upvotes
- 4
- Comments
- 16
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
What r/AmazonSeller Is For
This community is for Amazon sellers who want sincere discussion about selling on Amazon without spam, scams, or fake gurus. It covers Seller Central, Vendor Central, FBA, FBM, and related Amazon services. The people here are entrepreneurs running Amazon businesses, and they want practical help, not pitches.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule called 'Self-Promo ONLY in the Community Promotional Post' is the single most important one for any marketer. It states that the Community Promo Post is the only place to discuss or link to anything you are affiliated with, and violations result in a ban with no exceptions or appeals. The rule 'No Amazon policy violation discussion' matters because it blocks any mention of reviews or feedback entirely. The rule 'No improper links' blocks affiliate links, url shorteners, third party linking, masked links, and tracking links of any kind. The rule 'Account Related Rules' requires account age, visible prior activity, positive comment karma, and prior positive participation in the comments before you can post. The rule 'Restricted post types' removes image posts, guru style posts, surveys, market research, partner seeking, mentor seeking, and several other categories.
What To Post
A good post here is a sincere question or discussion about a real Amazon selling problem you are facing, with no link to anything you are affiliated with. Share specific operational details about Seller Central, FBA, FBM, or Vendor Central that invite genuine discussion. If you want to promote your product or service, the only place to do it is the Community Promotional Post linked in the rules. Before you post anything, build up comment karma by participating helpfully in the comments section of other people's posts.
What To Avoid
Avoid any self promotion outside the Community Promotional Post, including links to your company, site, service, product, app, article, or video. Avoid mentioning reviews or feedback at all, since the rules block any discussion of them. Avoid discussing intentional Amazon policy violations or anything deceptive. Avoid affiliate links, url shorteners, masked links, and tracking links. Avoid posting from a new account or one with negative karma. Avoid image posts, account stat brags, guru style posts, surveys, market research, partner seeking, and mentor seeking. Avoid rage posts that are not solutions oriented.
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Common questions about r/AmazonSeller
Can I post here with a new account?
You need some account age, visible prior account activity, comment karma a few points in the positive, and prior positive participation in the comments in this community. Accounts with any negative karma may not post or comment at all.
Can I ask about getting reviews or feedback on my Amazon listing?
No. The rules explicitly state that posts which discuss or even mention reviews are not allowed at this time, due to high rates of terms of service violation discussion and scam targeting.
Can I use AI generated content or post as a guru sharing advice?
No, AI content is banned under the account related rules, and guru style posts are listed as a restricted post type that will be removed.
What links are allowed?
No affiliate links, url shorteners, third party linking, masked links, or tracking links of any kind are allowed, even in the promotional thread.
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