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Where buyers ask: subreddits by niche
The Reddit communities where people ask to hire, buy or switch — grouped for freelancers, agencies, AI & automation, SaaS, marketing, web and consumer apps.
What people ask here: Posts tagged [Hiring] with a task, a rate or a budget.
Rules differ by community and change over time. Read each subreddit's rules before you reply, and never post the same pitch in many places.
How to use these communities
- 1Pick your niche and open a few communities sorted by New.
- 2Read the rules and a week of posts before you reply.
- 3Search inside each community for buying phrases (see the keyword generator).
- 4Answer questions well; people check your profile and reach out.
Questions
Can I promote my business in these subreddits?+
Rules differ by community and change over time. Many ban self-promotion but allow helpful answers; some (like hiring boards) are built for it. Read each community's rules before replying.
How do I find posts worth answering?+
Sort by New, search the community for buying phrases (try our keyword generator), and answer the question before mentioning what you sell.
How did you choose these communities?+
They're the communities Social Stinger watches for buying intent across its users' niches. Activity varies, so check recent posts.
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Social Stinger reads public posts on Reddit, Hacker News, GitHub, Stack Overflow and Bluesky, scores each one for buying intent, and shows you the ones that match what you sell. Free plan available.
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