r/buildinpublic — Complete Community Guide
Welcome to r/buildinpublic, a space where over 26,970 creators, developers, and entrepreneurs share their project journeys. Here, everyone talks about their progress, hurdles, successes, and what they learn along the way. No matter if you're coding, designing, or starting a new business, this community, started in 2020, is here to support and inspire.
What you'll find on r/buildinpublic
Revenue Milestones
People love sharing those big revenue moments, like waking up to unexpected MRR or hitting a daily sales goal. It's all about those 'can't believe it' moments that motivate everyone.
AMA (Ask Me Anything) Sessions
Folks often host AMAs when they've achieved something cool, like landing a ton of interviews or hitting a revenue milestone. It's a great way to share insights and get advice from the community.
Resource Lists
Compiling and sharing lists of resources, like places to list your startup, is a popular way to give back to the community. These posts are goldmines for anyone looking to grow their projects.
Unexpected Wins
Sometimes people just have those 'holy crap' moments where something awesome happens, like a sudden spike in revenue. It's all about sharing those surprises with the community.
Epic Fails
Not every day is sunshine and rainbows, and folks aren't afraid to share when things go south. Whether it's $0 MRR or tech not working, these posts are relatable and often spark great advice.
Project Updates
Regular updates on how a project is going, whether it's slowly climbing the revenue ladder or struggling with some coding nightmares, are common. Everyone's just keeping it real about their journey.
Viral Success Stories
Once in a while, someone drops a bomb like making $50k from an app in a day. It's a mix of inspiration and disbelief, but definitely gets the conversation going.
Tools and Hacks
Sharing tools, hacks, and strategies that help bootstrap projects is a staple here. Whether it's a GitHub repo for getting users or a new coding trick, everyone's looking for that edge.
How to Engage
Share your milestones, big or small. Whether it's waking up to $500 MRR or hitting $1k revenue on your bus booking platform, people love celebrating these moments with you.
Don't be afraid to be vulnerable. Posting about waking up to $0 MRR got a lot of love because it shows the ups and downs of the journey.
Create valuable resources for others. Like the list of 188 free places to list your app, sharing useful tools can get you tons of engagement.
Host an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session after achieving something notable, like getting 82 interviews in a week. It invites others to learn from your experience.
Use humor to engage your audience. A post about earning $50k from an app made in a day, even if not entirely true, can spark curiosity and conversation.
Share the 'aha' moments that led to success, like hitting $10 per day on a vibe-coded project. These insights can inspire others in their own projects.
Provide solutions to common problems. A GitHub repo that helps get your first users without an audience or budget is gold for many creators here.
Document and share your challenges with relatable humor or frustration, like getting tired of watching Claude Code 'think' for 10 minutes. It humanizes your journey.
Rules & Moderation
Treat all members with respect. No harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks will be tolerated. Be constructive in your feedback and interactions.
All posts should be related to "building in public," whether you're working on a product, learning a new skill, or launching something new. Off-topic content will be removed.
Share your work openly, but avoid posting solely for self-promotion. Instead, focus on sharing progress, lessons learned, and asking for feedback.
Spamming links, irrelevant content, or unsolicited advertisements will lead to immediate removal. Keep the focus on building and learning together.
All work shared should be your own or properly credited if you’re collaborating or using third-party resources. Misrepresenting work as your own will result in immediate action from the moderators.
Do not share private or sensitive information about yourself or others without consent. This includes sharing someone else's work without permission.
If you share tools or resources, be transparent if they’re paid, free, or affiliate-linked. This helps maintain trust and clarity in the community.
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