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How much self promotion is allowed?

A topic by Joeysquatch12 created Mar 03, 2022 Views: 613 Replies: 22

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Joeysquatch122 years ago (1 edit)

So according to the rules, you are not allowed to promote yourself too much. As a new publisher I would like to advertise my projects in other projects. So how much advertising and promotion is allowed? And do you guys have any specific rules on advertising? I didn’t see any. Thanks in advance! Speaking of which: If you like skateboarding games, check this out! https://joeysquatch12.itch.io/skate-dude

Afloof.devModerator2 years ago(+1)

If you are talking about the community forums, each board has their own rules. Usually most boards do not allow for self-promotion at all, with a couple of exceptions, for example Release Announcements.

Self-promoting on other peoples project I’m sure is not the best idea. The last thing you want as an indie is to annoy other users by posting about your projects on random places.

Hope that helps :)

Joeysquatch122 years ago

Ok thank you! I was thinking about going on popular projects and advertising my project with links.

No Time To PlayModerator2 years ago(+2)

Please don't do that. Play games by other creators and leave honest comments. They'll click through to see your work. People reciprocate when you're nice to them. And generally engage in the community. Answer to posts. It's not so much "promote yourself" as be there.

Joeysquatch122 years ago

Ok, then what is a good way to get my game found and clicked on more? I have like 14 views.

No Time To PlayModerator2 years ago

I just gave you some advice. You can also use social media and such, but on itch.io, that's about it. There's no magic.

(Also, you need to change your page background. My eyes hurt just from looking at it. I had to close the tab quickly.)

Joeysquatch122 years ago

Oh I'm sorry it hurt your eyes! Thanks anyway! I'll change it later.

Joeysquatch122 years ago

I’m so sorry it hurt your eyes! I’ll fix it. Thanks for the advice!

Joeysquatch122 years ago

Ok I fixed it. Does it hurt your eyes anymore?

No Time To PlayModerator2 years ago(+1)

No, it's a lot better now. Thanks!

Joeysquatch122 years ago

No problem! Thank you for pointing that out!

Untrustedlife2 years ago

honestly still too bright for me.

Joeysquatch122 years ago

That’s strange

Untrustedlife2 years ago

I think its just my monitor probably.

Joeysquatch122 years ago

Oh ok that makes sense. I still think I’m gonna darken it a little, but try turning down your brightness.

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leafoAdmin2 years ago(+2)

This is not allowed at all, you can get banned from posting if you do this even once.

https://itch.io/docs/creators/quality-guidelines#community/do-not-advertise-your-game-on-other-projects-comments-or-communities

Joeysquatch122 years ago

I don’t mean to bug you with questions, but what about ads on projects and games?

No Time To PlayModerator2 years ago

What about ads? What are you asking, exactly?

Joeysquatch122 years ago

Commenting on other projects about my game and providing links to it.

Joeysquatch122 years ago (1 edit)

But above answered this question, you don’t need to.

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