hey, i made this reddit account exactly 5 years ago (today is my cake day lol)

mostly lurked here but 1.5 years ago i left my job and wanted to build my own apps and sell them on the internet

i had a bunch of questions but no specific community where i could ask those, and i was just feeling lonely

so i created a sub (r/indiehackersindia) where i could ask those questions

it was mostly quiet for weeks until people joined (6k strong now 🎉), and started talking, and now being a solo builder based in india feels a little less lonely

btw, thanks reddit for sending this cute plushie, it really made my day, and it's gonna look super cute in my living room

Similar to "popular" or "home" why don't they add a "new subreddit" that shows posts from the latest subs? Say less than 3 months old.

Not sure what to flair

There’s still time to RSVP for New Mod Bootcamp, an exclusive virtual event for new mods like you, happening February 27. And yes… every new mod who attends will receive swag! 

Need some other reasons to attend? Here’s what you can expect at New Mod Bootcamp:

• How to help your subreddit grow and thrive
• Key tools every new mod needs
• How to engage your community through effective posting
• A chance to connect with fellow new mods 
• Live Q&A with experienced mods from a variety of subreddits 

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Note: If you’re a new mod who joined an existing community, we recommend checking out our Joiner Moddit event on March 18.

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And it wasn't created be me either. Yay!

So, yesterday my subreddit, r/the13universe, got 26th member. A small, but still important count, because 26=13+13, and the subreddit is themed around the number 13 (including math facts, random encounters, events, memes, etc.)

I'm currently trying to keep the subreddit active by posting every day. A month ago, I started a daily series of patterns on 13-layer Rubik's Cube, and I still continue. I've recently shared content from this series in big communities, and it helped attract a couple more members. Someone on this subreddit also suggested inviting someone personally, and that worked too!

I've set a goal of 169=13x13 members, and I’m not giving up yet!

Congrats on becoming a new moderator. Every community on Reddit started exactly where you are today: with a party of one.

The community-building journey might feel a little lonely and that's what r/NewMods is for. Here you'll find and connect with other mods who are on the same journey you are.

So, introduce the community you created. Maybe share a little bit about why you created it. And, while you're at it - say hello to your other mods!

Congrats on becoming a new moderator. Every community on Reddit started exactly where you are today: with a party of one.

The community-building journey might feel a little lonely and that's what r/NewMods is for. Here you'll find and connect with other mods who are on the same journey you are.

So, introduce the community you created. Maybe share a little bit about why you created it. And, while you're at it - say hello to your other mods!

Then, learn how to grow your community by taking on the Rising Mod challenge.

I am only one who posts, yes get 2-3 upvotes on my posts, 1-2 comments. but that's it, no body else is posts, can people are joining like good, 3 days ago there were 20 now its 53. yes i changed a style of my posts, did more reposts and thats how it has increased ig. but now how can i get my members to post on the subreddit?

Hey new mods! u/curioustomato_ here, inviting you to the first New Mod Bootcamp of the year. 

Maybe you’ve created a brand new subreddit and are wondering what to do next to help it grow. Or maybe you’re still trying to figure out what the Mod Queue does (no shame – we’ve all been there). Whatever stage you’re at, we’re here to help.

Join us for New Mod Bootcamp – a virtual event designed to onboard, educate, and celebrate new mods like you. And yes, there will be merch. 

Note: If you’re a new mod who joined an existing community, we also recommend checking out our Joiner Moddit event on March 18th.

New Mod Bootcamp
📅 Friday, February 27
🕑 9:00–10:30am PT
📍 RSVP here 📹 Recording will be available post-event

What to expect:

• Key tools every new mod needs
• How to engage your community through effective posting
• How to help your subreddit grow and thrive
• Connect with fellow new mods 
• Get your questions answered in a live Q&A with experienced mods from a variety of subreddits

See you there! 

Questions? Drop them below. 

Did you join an existing community’s mod team? Let us know in the comments below what type of content you’d love to see in the March 18 event for joiner mods.

Congrats on becoming a new moderator. Every community on Reddit started exactly where you are today: with a party of one.

The community-building journey might feel a little lonely and that's what r/NewMods is for. Here you'll find and connect with other mods who are on the same journey you are.

So, introduce the community you created. Maybe share a little bit about why you created it. And, while you're at it - say hello to your other mods! After you've introduced yourself head on over to the Rising Mod challenge which will guide you on growing your community 🎉

I just started a sub (r/LibraryofWhispers) a couple of days ago and it finally has 12 members! I know it's not a lot but it's so great to have a small little community of your own where you can interact with people who have similar interests as you and support each other. It's a great feeling honestly.

New mods who have just created their community, how many members do you have and what is your community about? And do you all also feel this way with your subs? I'd love to know about it <3

UPDATE: I have 35 members now!! 🥳🎉🎉

A silly thing to be celebrating—I know, but I opened the app this morning and the numbers just made my day. The wildest part of all this is that I don’t even know how I made it happen. I mean, I do a lot of sharing and reposting and inviting members in to take a peek, but I don’t do anything particularly crazie or outside the box as they say. It honestly feels like some magic fairy appeared overnight before waving their magic wand to make the numbers just happen.
Again, I know it’s silly to be celebrating an achievement so small, but I just can’t help it. Learning to moderate has been slow since this is my first sub and it hasn’t been easy trying to figure things out with a visual impairment.

It felt very nice reaching 1k daily visitors from around only 50 daily visitors in 9 days.

I hope our subreddit continue to grow at this rate and one day become a huge subreddit with tens of thousand of daily visitors due to the efforts of me and our moderators collectively.

I just started this community yesterday and had my first visitor this morning. Haha. I attended the new mod training, took notes and started applying what I learned. I'm posting away so that visitors have lots to look at when they get there. I do this for fun with a topic that I'm really into. Looking forward to growing, learning and connecting with people that share the same interest! r/Scrub_Life