07 · Metrics and stop rules¶
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What to track (and where)¶
| Metric | Where | Healthy direction |
|---|---|---|
| Answers written | your thread tracker | 10–20 a week |
| Answers removed | thread tracker (check logged out) | 0. One removal = read that subreddit's rules again |
| Karma in each target subreddit | your profile / the subreddit's requirements | Rising until you pass each subreddit's minimum |
| Posts, score, comments, removed? | your profile, each post | 1 a week; comments matter more than score |
Landing visits utm_source=reddit |
GA4 / Plausible / your analytics, by utm_campaign=<subreddit> |
Which subreddit sends people |
| Trials / installs from Reddit | store or checkout, same UTM | Which subreddit sends buyers |
| Profile → X follows | X follows over time, around post days | Reddit readers checking you out |
UTM pattern: utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=comment|post|profile&utm_campaign=<subreddit>.
Stop and fix rules¶
- Two removals in one subreddit: stop posting there, re-read its rules and wiki page, message the moderators if unclear. Don't argue in the comments.
- Answers get no upvotes for 2 weeks: you're answering late or too generally. Answer fresher threads, add steps and numbers.
- Posts get upvotes but no visits: the post doesn't make clear who it's for, or there's no reason to click. Add the price, the platform and a real question; put the link where the rules allow.
- Visits but no trials: the landing page doesn't match what Reddit readers were promised (price, privacy, native).
- Builders' subreddits bring karma but no buyers: expected. Move the effort to buyers' subreddits once you pass their karma minimum.
- 60 days, zero trials from Reddit while answers get upvoted: your product may not be what these readers search for. Check research-where-users-ask for better places.