Can I advertise my web services here?
Only in threads that are requesting services or flaired "Requesting Services," and never with a direct link to your freelance profile or money app.
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r/websiteservices rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/websiteservices: 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
- 20,489
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Freelancers and independent service operators
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Self Advertisement(s): No self-advertisement unless the thread is requesting services or flaired "Requesting Services."
- Direct Profile/Financial Links: 2. No direct links to your freelance profile or money app, not even in threads flaired "Offering Services."
- Affiliate/Shortened Urls: No affiliate or shortened urls.
- Civility: Remain civil, no stalking, trolling, threatening, abusive language, or racism will be tolerated.
Works well
- A reply in a "Requesting Services" thread that explains your relevant experience, names your stack or specialty, and asks the poster to message you for a quote.
- A thread flaired "Offering Services" that describes what you build, your turnaround time, and how people can reach you by chat, with no profile or payment links.
- A comment that answers a technical question about a website service and mentions you do this work, without linking to your portfolio or payment app.
Avoid
- Do not post self-advertisement outside of threads that are requesting services or flaired "Requesting Services."
- Do not include direct links to your freelance profile or money app, even in threads flaired "Offering Services."
- Do not use affiliate urls or shortened urls anywhere in your posts or comments.
- Do not engage in stalking, trolling, threatening, abusive language, or racism.
What r/websiteservices Is For
This community is for people offering or seeking website services. The rules mention threads flaired "Requesting Services" and "Offering Services," so it's basically a place to connect clients with freelancers or service providers.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
"Self Advertisement(s)" is the rule that decides whether your marketing post survives. It bars self-advertisement unless the thread is requesting services or flaired "Requesting Services." "Direct Profile/Financial Links" matters too, since it bans direct links to your freelance profile or money app, even in threads flaired "Offering Services." "Affiliate/Shortened Urls" blocks affiliate and shortened urls outright. And "Civility" forbids stalking, trolling, threatening, abusive language, or racism.
What To Post
A good post here is a direct response inside a thread that is requesting services or flaired "Requesting Services." You describe what you do, share your experience, and invite the person to message you for details. Keep links out of the post and let the conversation happen in private. If you want to offer your services broadly, you can start a thread flaired "Offering Services," but you still can't link to your profile or money app.
What To Avoid
Don't self-advertise outside of threads that are requesting services or flaired "Requesting Services." Don't post direct links to your freelance profile or money app, even in threads flaired "Offering Services." No affiliate urls or shortened urls. And no stalking, trolling, threatening, abusive language, or racism, since the "Civility" rule won't tolerate it.
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Common questions about r/websiteservices
Can I link to my Upwork or Fiverr profile?
No, the rule "Direct Profile/Financial Links" forbids direct links to your freelance profile or money app, even in threads flaired "Offering Services."
Can I use a short link or affiliate link?
No, the rule "Affiliate/Shortened Urls" forbids both affiliate urls and shortened urls.
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