Yesterday, I tried Reddit to promote my framer (https://x.com/framer)templates, and it didn't go the

Yesterday, I tried Reddit to promote my framer (https://x.com/framer)templates, and it didn't go theYesterday, I tried Reddit to promote my framer (https://x.com/framer)templates, and it didn't go the

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Natália Tímea

pro

• Jun 29

Yesterday, I tried Reddit to promote my framer templates, and it didn't go the way I expected.

As a new user, I ran into a ton of issues.

First, I updated my profile. After leaving my first few comments, my profile picture, bio, and links were all wiped.

When I tried to upload them again, I just got a server error.

What's funny is that I wasn't even promoting my own templates. I was replying to people asking how to build a website, recommending Framer and mentioning that using a template is a good option if they don't want to start from scratch.

Some of my comments were removed because "my account was only 14 days old". So I guess the first lesson is to create an account and let it age before you do anything.

I also made a post asking where people promote their templates. Deleted.

Then I looked through the framer subreddit and saw plenty of people posting about their marketplace rankings or sharing new templates. I made a similar post about mine, and it was removed instantly.

That part was especially confusing.

I get that Reddit wants to fight bots and spam, but it feels extreme when a genuine new user can't participate at all for the first couple of weeks.

I'll come back in two weeks and see if things improve. Right now though, it was mostly confusion and frustration.

I wouldn't recommend Reddit as a marketing channel if you're starting from a brand-new account.

The biggest question is, how are we supposed to promote our work when almost anything that looks like promotion/recommodation gets removed?

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Esther Adewumi

pro

• 1d

Thanks for this

Victor Adebayo

• Jun 29

That's the issue on the site, I think there should be a way around it.

Boluwatife Delight

• Jun 29

This is amazing

Shadat Rony

pro

• Jun 30

I saw your post on X. wanted to see how it goes for you. I gave it a go last year. Had 3 of my accounts disabled. I wasn't promoting anything at all. just posted educational content. Still Disabled. I thought it was because my account wasn't aged enough... So I brought two 1+...

Tewogbade Michael

• 2d

Reddit? I just prefer LinkedIn

Victor Adewole

pro

• 2d

Thanks for the update

Timi Komolafe

• 2d

I had a similar issue with Reddit a few weeks ago. My account (which is months old) got banned just for making a few comments. I tried reaching out to CS, but to no avail.

I plan to try opening a new account soon, though.