The Edward Show

Reddit Parasite SEO: The 2 Mistakes Everybody Makes

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May 11, 2025
Dive into the world of parasite SEO and discover the two critical mistakes that many marketers make when leveraging Reddit for rankings. Explore how post visibility and subreddit size play a pivotal role in success. Learn why you must tread carefully with AI-generated content, and uncover fascinating case studies that illustrate these points. Don't miss the insights on navigating these pitfalls to enhance your strategy!
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Example of Parasite SEO Post

  • An example post about air purifiers on Reddit ranks high with affiliate links and AI-generated content.
  • This post uses multiple affiliate links and blends AI writing to appear natural, illustrating typical parasite SEO in action.
ADVICE

Avoid Big, Savvy Subreddits

  • Avoid targeting large or savvy subreddits with parasite SEO because moderators quickly detect and remove such posts.
  • Instead, use smaller or less-moderated subreddits where parasite posts are less likely to be noticed or removed.
ADVICE

Limit AI-Generated Content

  • Limit AI-generated text in parasite posts to avoid detection by users and moderators.
  • Posts with excessive AI text early on are more likely to be flagged or removed.
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