r/forhire for B2B sellers
698,941 members · rules and posts checked 1 November 2026
r/forhire is a Reddit community where people hire freelancers and find paid work. It has 698,941 members. Sellers can post with limits. Freelancers may advertise services if they follow the posting requirements. Companies cannot use it for B2B client acquisition, and outreach has to be done by humans through private messages.
Buyers here usually want help with software development, IT support, virtual assistance, DevOps and MLOps, video creation, content work, and other freelance services. Recent requests have asked for developers, assistants, mentors, reviewers, and technical specialists for paid projects.
Self-promotion: allowed with limits
Freelancers may advertise their services through For Hire posts if they follow the posting requirements, include a portfolio or resume, and respect posting limits. Companies are not allowed to use the subreddit for B2B client acquisition, and outreach must be done by humans through private communication rather than bots or comment solicitation.
17 days rule
If you are selling services, post only one For Hire ad every 7 days.
2Personal Info
Do not post personal contact details, and do not use personal stories to persuade people to hire you.
3Payment
Jobs must pay money, not equity, barter, free work, contests, speculative work, pay-what-you-want, or very low rates.
4Illegal
Do not offer or request anything illegal, and do not include protected-status requirements.
5Low Quality
Posts must be detailed, specific, and include the key information about the job or your qualifications.
6PM sent
Applications and outreach should happen privately, not through comments.
7B2B
Do not use the subreddit for company-to-client B2B lead generation.
8Affiliate/Job board link
No affiliate links or job-board links.
9Portfolio/Resume
For Hire posts must include a portfolio or resume.
10Email Bot
Do not use bots to contact members.
11Intangible or Metaphysical Services
Do not offer metaphysical or unverifiable services such as psychic readings, tarot, astrology, or energy work.
Summarised from the community's posted rules on 1 November 2026. Moderators change rules; read the current rules before you post.
What buyers ask for here
Sample requests from public posts, paraphrased and anonymised, found 1 November 2026.
- “Needs a developer to build an e-commerce purchasing automation bot, budget about $50–90, with possible future automation projects.”
- “Looking for a fluent English speaker to record a short on-camera intro and a three‑minute voiceover for a video.”
- “Seeking an experienced blockchain developer for one-on-one mentoring on token development, budget up to $6,000.”
- “Hiring on-camera product reviewers to create short review videos, with ongoing collaboration available.”
- “Needs someone in a large city to capture iPhone night footage, roughly two to three hours of work.”
- “Looking for a remote IT support virtual assistant for ongoing troubleshooting and administrative support.”
- “Seeking a senior developer to help build a multi-tenant AI shopping assistant for online stores.”
- “Needs a React and Node developer to fix a stubborn bug in an existing side project for a flat fee.”
- “Hiring a remote senior DevOps and MLOps engineer to manage production infrastructure and machine-learning platforms.”
- “Looking for a part-time executive assistant to handle administrative organization and workflow tasks remotely.”
Of 186 recent posts we checked, 35% read as someone looking to buy or hire. How we collect this
Who it suits
Good for
- Freelance software developers and engineers
- Virtual assistants and administrative support providers
- Designers, video editors, and creative freelancers
- Writers, marketers, and content creators
Less useful for
- B2B agencies seeking clients
- SaaS vendors looking for customer acquisition
- Companies using automated outreach or lead-generation bots
How to take part without getting removed
- If you post a For Hire ad, limit it to one ad every 7 days.
- Include a portfolio or resume in any For Hire post.
- Make posts detailed and specific, with clear information about the work or your qualifications.
- Move applications and outreach into private messages instead of comment threads.
- Do not post personal contact details, affiliate links, or job-board links.
- Do not use bots to contact members, and do not use the community for company-to-client B2B lead generation.
What a good reply looks like here
A good reply is specific and answers the request directly. It covers relevant experience, approach, availability, and whether the budget fits. Stay helpful, and take longer discussion to private messages.
Sample reply: Hi, I can help with an e-commerce purchasing automation bot. To scope it properly, it would help to know which store or platform it needs to work with, what actions it should perform, and any timing or reliability requirements. Given your budget range, I would start by identifying the core workflow and confirming what can realistically be delivered within that scope. Send the project details by private message and I can outline an approach and estimate the effort.
When to skip r/forhire
This community is a poor fit if your goal is B2B client acquisition, promoting a SaaS product, or running automated lead generation. It also doesn't suit companies that rely on bot-driven outreach, because outreach must be handled by humans through private messages.
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