The system I use to consistently get customers from Reddit
Reddit has been my main growth channel for the past 6 months and I've been consistently getting 100+ high-intent visitors every week.
Here's the exact system you can copy:
Step 1: Find high-intent posts
Look for posts where people:
ask for “a tool for _”
compare options / alternatives
describe a problem your product solves
You can find these posts via Google:
“best _ reddit”
“_ alternatives reddit”
“tool for _ reddit”
“how do you _ reddit”
.. and inside subreddits where your target audience hangs out.
Step 2: Leave a helpful reply (no pitch)
answer the question first (specific steps > opinions)
recommend 2-3 approaches/tools (not just yours)
mention your product by name only (no link)
Step 3: Send personalized Reddit DMs
Send DM to OP and other commenters in post asking the same (they are clearly looking for a solution)
Copy/paste template:
“Hey, saw you’re _ (summary from post/comment). I built a tool that _ (tie value to their problem). Want to try it out?”
This 3-step strategy brings me 100+ high-intent visitors every week.
It works because:
these posts already have demand (people are actively looking for a solution)
replies rank on Google and compound over ~3-8 weeks
DMs create immediate 1:1 conversations with buyers
If you're wondering if this system really works, here's proof.
If you have any questions, I'm happy to go deep so you can apply this to your workflow!

Replies
This is very close to what’s actually worked for me too — especially the “no pitch in public, context in DM” part.
One thing I’d add: long-form, genuinely helpful replies tend to outperform short ones months later because they rank on Google and keep sending traffic quietly. It’s slow at first, but compounds nicely.
Also +1 on naming your product without links. That alone avoids downvotes and keeps trust intact.
Curious — how do you decide which commenters to DM vs. which ones you leave alone to avoid crossing the spam line?