Why it matters
Community discussions often become sources for AI answers, because models trust people’s firsthand experience. But moderators remove self-promotion and ban the accounts behind it. That kind of “contribution” also hurts your brand’s reputation.
Step by step
Find 5–10 threads on Reddit, Quora, or industry forums that AI cites for your queries.
Reply from a real account with a history, not a new one.
Lead with a useful, substantive answer. Mention your product only where it truly fits, and say openly that you work for the company.
Before you post, reread the community’s rules on self-promotion.
Template: Answer structure
1. A direct answer to the question (2–3 sentences).
2. Details from experience: numbers, an example, what worked and what didn't.
3. Options, including competitors if they're a better fit.
4. (If relevant) “Disclosure: I work at [Company], we make [what]. If you're curious: [link].”How to know it’s done
You have 5–10 useful answers in cited threads, and moderators haven’t removed any of them.
Common mistake
Dropping links to your site everywhere. Moderators delete them, the account gets banned, and AI ignores that source.
How to find the threads AI cites
Ask ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode the questions people ask in your niche. Note which Reddit and forum links show up among the sources.
If you use Dabudai, filter Sources by community domains. You’ll see the exact threads AI cites for your queries.
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Questions
Can I answer from a new account?
Better not. New accounts get blocked more often, and their answers carry less trust. Use a real account with a history.
How often should I answer?
30 minutes a week is enough. A few quality answers count for more than dozens of short ones.
Should I link to my site?
Only if the link actually answers the question, and only with a disclosure that you work for the company. Reread the community rules first.
From people already doing this
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· CMO, medical tourism company
GO DEEPER
Learn more about communities in Lesson 7.4 of the Dabudai Learning Center, with examples by niche and a check on your own data.
Sources
¹ Estimated impact of each action and the niche tables comes from Dabudai’s analysis of 350,000 AI answers across 2,300 websites (ChatGPT, ChatGPT Search, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode), October 2026. These are average ranges: your results depend on your niche, competitors, and starting point.