Can I post a link to my own product or company blog?
No, the rule "This is not the place to promote your business." says any post promoting a business in any capacity will be removed.
Subreddit guides
r/business rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/business: 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
- 2,591,826
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Entrepreneur advice and questions
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- This is not the place to promote your business.: Any and every post promoting a business in any capacity will be removed.
- Spamming will result in an instant ban.: No mercy for spammers.
- Connection to article submissions is not allowed.: By posting here, you agree that you have no connections to the site of the articles you submit, If you do, we will instantly ban you.
- No blogspam.: We do not allow 'blogspam', any post that looks like blogspam will be removed.
- No politics.: Political submissions are not allowed and will be removed. Use /r/politics.
- Bad company behavior belongs elsewhere.: Examples of Corporations behaving badly? That goes in /r/greed.
- Keep things business casual: This place should have a "business casual" feel. Like you're at a networking party...make jokes, not offensive comments.
- Follow reddiquette: Please follow [Reddiquette](https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439).
- Include context for direct video submissions.: If you link directly to video content you need to leave a comment, or state clearly in the title, what the video is about
- Surveys, questionnaires and (market) research are not allowed: This is not the place for your (market) research, your research respondents, or other surveys of any kind. Not only do you have no idea who these respondents are, causing a high chance of illegitimate responses, it also is not the content we are looking for. Try /r/samplesize or other subreddits dedicated to this purpose.
Works well
- A text post that shares a lesson learned from a business mistake, without naming your company or linking to your site.
- A link to a third party news article or analysis about a business trend, from a site you have no connection to.
- A discussion question about a common pitfall in running a business, written in a casual and friendly tone.
- A direct video link about a business topic, with a top level comment that explains what the video covers.
Avoid
- Do not promote your business in any way, since the rule "This is not the place to promote your business." says any post promoting a business in any capacity will be removed.
- Do not post surveys, questionnaires, or market research, because the rule "Surveys, questionnaires and (market) research are not allowed" removes them.
- Do not submit articles from websites you own or work for, because the rule "Connection to article submissions is not allowed." says you must have no connection to the site.
- Do not post blogspam, because the rule "No blogspam." removes anything that looks like it.
- Do not post political content, because the rule "No politics." sends it to /r/politics.
- Do not post examples of corporations behaving badly, because the rule "Bad company behavior belongs elsewhere." sends them to /r/greed.
What r/business Is For
This community is for people who want to learn about running a business. The description says it brings the best of your business section, with tips for running a business and pitfalls to avoid. It teaches the smart moves and helps you dodge the foolish. The rules say it should feel like a networking party, business casual, where you make jokes and not offensive comments. People who post here are likely founders, operators, and anyone curious about business strategy and lessons.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for anyone doing marketing are the ones about promotion and links. The rule "This is not the place to promote your business." says any and every post promoting a business in any capacity will be removed. The rule "Connection to article submissions is not allowed." says if you have any connection to the site of the articles you submit, you will be instantly banned. The rule "No blogspam." says any post that looks like blogspam will be removed. The rule "Surveys, questionnaires and (market) research are not allowed" says this is not the place for research, respondents, or surveys of any kind. The rule "No politics." removes political submissions. The rule "Bad company behavior belongs elsewhere." sends examples of corporations behaving badly to /r/greed. The rule "Include context for direct video submissions." says if you link directly to video content you need to leave a comment or state clearly in the title what the video is about. The rule "Keep things business casual" says the place should have a business casual feel, like you are at a networking party, so make jokes and not offensive comments. The rule "Spamming will result in an instant ban." says there is no mercy for spammers.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine discussion about business lessons, tips, or pitfalls, with no link to your own work. You can share an article from a site you have no connection to, as long as it is not blogspam and it teaches a smart move or helps people dodge a foolish one. You can start a text discussion about a business challenge or a lesson you learned, as long as you do not name or promote your own business. If you post a direct video link, you must leave a comment or state clearly in the title what the video is about. The tone should be business casual, like you are at a networking party, so keep it friendly and not offensive.
What To Avoid
Avoid anything that looks like promotion, spam, or self interest. The rule "This is not the place to promote your business." removes any post promoting a business in any capacity. The rule "Spamming will result in an instant ban." says there is no mercy for spammers. The rule "Connection to article submissions is not allowed." bans you instantly if you have any connection to the site of the articles you submit. The rule "No blogspam." removes anything that looks like blogspam. The rule "Surveys, questionnaires and (market) research are not allowed" removes all surveys and research posts. The rule "No politics." removes political submissions. The rule "Bad company behavior belongs elsewhere." sends examples of corporations behaving badly to /r/greed.
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Common questions about r/business
Can I share a survey or questionnaire for my market research?
No, the rule "Surveys, questionnaires and (market) research are not allowed" blocks all surveys and research respondents.
Can I submit an article from a website I am involved with?
Only if you have no connection to the site, because the rule "Connection to article submissions is not allowed." bans you if you do.
What should I do if I want to post a direct video link?
You should add context in the title or as a comment, because the rule "Include context for direct video submissions." asks for that.
Can I post about a political topic that affects business?
No, the rule "No politics." removes political submissions and points you to /r/politics.
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