Link Posts with Custom Domain Redirect

Wrap links using a mapped custom domain to avoid banned domains and add analytics.

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Overview

Plan and publish Link Posts with Custom Domain Redirect with Postly Reddit Publishing. Compose, validate, schedule, and iterate from analytics.

Preflight Checklist

  • Connect Reddit (OAuth) and select a target subreddit.
  • Fetch capabilities: allowed kinds, required flair, link policies.
  • Draft title (≤300), optional markdown body (≤40,000), media and/or link.
  • Attach flair if required; validate link routing via your custom domain.

Step-by-Step

  1. Compose title + markdown; add images/video or link.
  2. Pick the correct kind: self, link, or media.
  3. Attach a flair if required; run preflight checks.
  4. Schedule one-off or recurring; define posting windows.
  5. Publish and monitor comments; optionally schedule self-replies.

Moderation-Safe Copy

  • Avoid spammy link stuffing; disclose if promotional.
  • Use readable markdown, headings, and bullets.
  • Prefer helpful, community-first tone.

Metrics

  • Clicks (from custom domain), saves, upvotes, comments.
  • Thread performance (OP vs self-replies).

FAQ

What if flair is required?
Publishing is blocked until a valid flair is attached.
Can I post just a link?
Yes, as a link post — if the subreddit allows it.
How do I avoid banned domains?
Use your mapped custom domain routing in Postly.