Comparison
Posting on Reddit yourself vs hiring a creator
DIY is not a bad idea; it's a half idea. There are communities built for founders to show up — r/SideProject, r/startups, r/Entrepreneur under their rules, your own niche's 'show off' threads. Post there, disclosed, and take the feedback. The communities where your customers ask 'what should I use' are different: a founder account there is a vendor, and vendors get removed. That half needs a member.
Use posting it yourself when
- Founder-friendly subs with explicit self-promo rules.
- Answering direct questions about your product when someone tags or names you.
- Building your own account's history over time — genuinely, in subs you belong to.
Use BidPanda when
- The niche subs where buyers compare options.
- Any thread where a vendor reply would be removed or downvoted.
- When you want the post to persist, rank and be cited.
| Aspect | posting it yourself | BidPanda |
|---|---|---|
| Where it works | Founder subs, your own AMA, direct replies. | Customer subs. |
| Author | You, disclosed. | A member with standing, briefed. |
| Cost | Time and karma. | Creator's rate; free job posts; 0% cut. |
| Survival | Depends heavily on the sub. | High when the creator judges fit. |
| Time to result | Months to build standing. | Days to a first post. |
Verdict
Post as yourself where founders are welcome. Hire a member where customers decide. Both, not either.
Questions
- Should I build my own Reddit account for marketing?
- Build it for real — participate in subs you actually belong to. It'll be useful. It won't make you a member of r/skincareaddiction if you sell skincare.
- Can I answer questions in a thread a creator started?
- If someone asks for the founder, yes — disclosed, brief, no arguing. Otherwise let the thread be the community's.
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