Productivity
Promotion Prohibited
r/productivity
Communities focused on productivity, efficiency, and time management.
Promotion Verdict
Official rules prohibit advertising, soliciting, surveying, referral codes, and self-promotion in any form.
Official subreddit rules reviewed July 13, 2026. Rules can change and moderators have final say.
Read the official live r/productivity rulesBest Post Formats for r/productivity
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System/workflow breakdowns
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Tool reviews
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Habit building advice
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Template sharing
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Before/after productivity improvements
Marketing Strategy
Before You Post
- Spend 1-2 weeks engaging with existing posts before promoting anything
- Build karma by providing genuinely helpful answers
- Study top posts to understand what resonates with this community
Content That Works
- Share your journey and lessons learned (build in public)
- Ask for genuine feedback on specific aspects of your product
- Provide value first - educational content performs best
What to Avoid
- Direct promotional posts without providing value
- Posting the same content across multiple subreddits
- Using multiple accounts to upvote or comment
Topics & Tags
Productivity tipstime managementefficiency