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r/forhire for lead generation

A live marketplace of hiring and for-hire posts.

~350k membersOpen on Reddit

r/forhire is a transactional sub: people post [Hiring] and [For Hire] listings. It is less discussion, more marketplace — a real-time feed of who needs work done and who is available.

Who posts here

Clients hiring freelancers and freelancers selling services across every discipline.

Community size

~350k members — a large community. Use it as a general-tier sub: high reach, filter hard for intent.

Using r/forhire for lead generation

Unusually direct intent. [Hiring] posts are literal buyers describing a need; [For Hire] posts reveal the tools and services freelancers want. Best used as a niche sub for staffing, agency, and freelancer-tool products.

Buying signals to watch for
  • [Hiring] posts matching what you or your customer offers
  • [For Hire] posts revealing tool and workflow gaps
  • Recurring needs that signal an ongoing buyer
  • Budget figures stated directly in listings
Self-promotion rules

Strict tagging rules. Engage within the format; do not derail listings with off-topic pitches.

Related subreddits
r/freelanceIndependent professionals running a one-person service business.r/UpworkUpwork freelancers comparing strategy, clients, and tools.r/digitalnomadLocation-independent workers and remote founders.

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