Can I post a link to my GEO tool or SaaS product?
No. The rule named No Spam tells you to avoid posting promotional content, so links to your own product or service are not safe here.
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r/GenEngineOptimization rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/GenEngineOptimization: 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
- 5,566
- Verified
- September 25, 2026
- Category
- SEO operators, founders, and search marketers
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Be Respectful: Maintain a respectful and supportive tone. With all things SEO, there are many opinions and experiences. Please be respectful with other Redditors in the thread.
- No Spam: Avoid posting irrelevant or promotional content.
- Stay On-Topic: Ensure all posts and comments relate to Generative Engine Optimization.
- No Plagiarism: Share original content or properly attribute your sources.
- Don't Break Reddits TOS!: Don't Break Reddits TOS!
Works well
- Share a short writeup of something you tested with generative engine optimization, like how restructuring an FAQ section changed whether an AI engine cited your content, posted as text with no links.
- Ask the community a specific question about a GEO challenge you are facing, such as whether long form or short form content gets picked up more often by generative engines.
- Post an original framework or checklist you built for auditing content visibility in AI search tools, with clear attribution if you borrowed ideas from anyone else.
- Start a discussion about an emerging trend in generative search, like a shift in how a specific engine handles citations, and invite others to share what they are seeing.
Avoid
- Do not post links to your product or service, as the community explicitly bans promotional content under the rule named No Spam.
- Do not share copied content without attribution, as the rule named No Plagiarism will get your post removed.
- Do not wander into general SEO or unrelated topics, as the rule named Stay On-Topic requires everything to relate to Generative Engine Optimization.
- Do not argue aggressively or dismiss other people's experiences, because the rule named Be Respectful calls for a supportive tone.
- Do not post anything that violates Reddit's Terms of Service, as the rule named Don't Break Reddits TOS! makes that a hard line.
What r/GenEngineOptimization Is For
This community is focused on the future of search, specifically Generative Engine Optimization. The description says it is a place to learn from each other about what is working, what is not working, and how the industry is adapting. The people posting here are likely SEO practitioners, marketers, and founders who are trying to understand how generative AI engines like large language models surface content and how to optimize for them. The community is collaborative in spirit, designed for sharing experiences and learning together rather than broadcasting or selling.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
Five rules govern this community, and three of them directly affect whether a marketing-adjacent post survives. The rule named No Spam tells you to avoid posting irrelevant or promotional content, which means any post that looks like it exists to drive traffic to your product is at risk. The rule named Stay On-Topic requires that every post and comment relates to Generative Engine Optimization, so you need to know what GEO actually means before you contribute. The rule named No Plagiarism asks you to share original content or properly attribute your sources, which matters if you are referencing data, studies, or other people's frameworks. The rule named Be Respectful asks for a supportive tone, which is standard but worth remembering if debates get heated. The rule named Don't Break Reddits TOS! is self-explanatory and applies across the board.
What To Post
A good post here is an original observation or question about Generative Engine Optimization that adds to the collective learning the community was built for. You could share something you tested, like how a specific content structure performed when a generative engine cited or ignored it. You could ask a question about a tactic you are trying, framed as a genuine request for input rather than a veiled pitch. If you have data or a framework to share, write it in the post itself rather than linking out, and attribute any sources you reference. The goal is to demonstrate expertise through the content of your post, not through a call to action at the end. Think of it as contributing to a study group, not presenting at a trade show.
What To Avoid
Anything promotional will get you flagged under the No Spam rule, so do not drop links to your tool, your landing page, or your latest blog post unless you are prepared for removal. Do not post off-topic content, because the Stay On-Topic rule is clear that everything must relate to Generative Engine Optimization. Do not copy content from elsewhere without attribution, as the No Plagiarism rule covers that. Do not be rude or dismissive in threads, because the Be Respectful rule calls for a supportive tone. And do not do anything that crosses Reddit's Terms of Service, because the Don't Break Reddits TOS! rule exists as a catch-all.
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Common questions about r/GenEngineOptimization
What counts as on-topic for this community?
Generative Engine Optimization covers how content and websites get surfaced or cited by AI powered search engines, so any post about optimizing for those engines, what is working or failing, or how the industry is adapting fits the rule named Stay On-Topic.
Is AI generated content allowed in posts?
The rules do not mention AI generated content specifically. As long as your post is respectful, not promotional, on-topic, and not plagiarized, it should be fine.
Can I share research or data from another source?
Yes, as long as you properly attribute your sources and do not pass someone else's work off as your own. The rule named No Plagiarism requires original content or proper attribution.
How do I share a differing opinion without breaking the Be Respectful rule?
Respectful disagreement is fine. The rule named Be Respectful asks you to maintain a respectful and supportive tone, so personal attacks or dismissive behavior would be a problem.
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