Eat Blog Talk 702: How to Tap into Reddit's Hidden Traffic Potential As A Food Blogger with Robin Means
Learn how to harness the power of Reddit to increase your blog traffic and deepen audience engagement with expert insights from Robin Means.
The Vegan Dollhouse is based in northern California. Taking inspiration from cute animals, sweet lolita, and tea parties, I make cute and colorful vegan food and desserts. I've been making vegan food for 25 years, and I'm still as passionate as I was on day 1.
In episode 702, you'll learn how Reddit can be a game-changing platform for food bloggers looking to drive meaningful traffic, connect with niche audiences, and spark new content ideas. Robin shares practical strategies, her personal Reddit routine, and how to avoid common missteps when getting started.
Key points discussed include:
- Reddit can drive massive traffic with less effort than other platforms: Robin gets three times more traffic from Reddit than Pinterest, while spending one-third of the time.
- Start by engaging, not posting: Build "karma" by commenting and interacting with others before sharing your own content to avoid being flagged as spammy.
- Find your niche subreddits: Subreddits are highly specific communities. Robin shares that finding the right ones with high engagement (20K+ members) is essential for success.
- Follow each subreddit's rules: Every subreddit has unique posting guidelines. Read and respect these carefully to avoid bans or deleted posts.
- Engagement is key to visibility: Posts that receive strong engagement can hit the "hot" section, skyrocketing your visibility and clicks.
- Reddit isn't about followers: It's one of the only platforms where your success isn't dependent on follower count—brand new users can go viral.
- Use Reddit to gather content ideas: Reddit is a goldmine for learning what your audience is asking for and brainstorming new recipe ideas.
- Expect honesty—and sometimes criticism: Feedback is raw and unfiltered. While it can sting, it often helps improve your content.
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