How To Add Imgur Pictures Links to Reddit Comments

If you're an active user of reddit.com, you would have noticed that the site doesn't store images. Instead, you will have to host your image outside of reddit, and then add the image link to your comment or text posts at reddit. Although, you can use any image hosting service, Imgur is Reddit’s Favorite Photo-Hosting Startup.





Imgur makes sharing images with the Internet simple. It makes it very easy to get pictures on the Internet as quickly as possible while also allowing you to easily link to the pictures. It requires no sign up, hence you can upload a picture and no one will ever know who posted it.



If you want to submit a picture to reddit using imgur, follow me through the steps below:



==> Go to www.imgur.com and you should see "Upload Images". Click the "Computer" option to upload image from your PC or the "Web" option to use a picture somewhere on the web.



==> Alternatively, you can click the "Arrow" in the upper left hand corner of imgur screen (beside the logo). Clicking on the arrow will bring up a window similar to the screenshot below:

==> Whichever method you use to select the image, you should have a new window with a thumbnail of your image on the bottom. Click the button "Start Upload" to start your upload.

==> A screen should come up showing the progress, and if the upload is successful, you'll automatically be directed to your image page. Right there, you can copy the "Markdown link" of the image.

==> Now head on back to reddit.com and paste the "markdown link" in your self post or comment. Edit the [Imgur] part of the link with what you want your link to say.



eg I can format [Imgur](http://i.imgur.com/rBNn2Uw.jpg) to become [Picture of Penguins](http://i.imgur.com/rBNn2Uw.jpg) in my comment.



That's all.



If you wish to submit the image to a subreddit as a link post, go to that subreddit, and click the button on the sidebar labeled "Submit a Link". Put in your title, and paste in the Image link i.e http://i.imgur.com/rBNn2Uw.jpg (instead of "Mardown link") and click "Submit".



You can follow me on reddit via http://www.reddit.com/user/jidetheblogger/



NB: If you would like to delete the image later, copy and save the deletion link somewhere or sign in and add the image to your imgur account.



Cheers!



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How To Start a Subreddit at Reddit.com

For you to be able to use Reddit to its full potential, especially when you’re thinking of sharing your content with registered members of reddit.com (redditors), you have to understand what "subreddit" really means. This is a must for you to understand how reddit works. 





A subreddit is what websites would normally call a category i.e each category of content on reddit is a subreddit. Each of the thousands of subreddits is a distinct community with its own purpose, standards, and readership. You can find subreddit for jokes, a subreddit for pretty girls, a subreddit for entrepreneurs and probably a subreddit for your country.



50 subreddits are visible on reddit homepage to new registered users as well as those that browse the site without registration. Once you join the site, you can subscribe to a subreddit that interests you after which you can submit posts and comment; as well as vote on submissions and comments of other redditors.



By default, new users are subscribed to a selection of the most popular subreddits. You can unsubscribe from them if you want and you can use the search function on the site to find new subreddits that appeal to you. Thereafter, your homepage will show a customized lists of subreddits tailored to your interests.



Every subreddit on reddit starts when a redditor creates it. The creator becomes the first subscriber and the first moderator of the new subreddit. The moderators of each community decide how to moderate and who to include on their moderation team.



Want to start yours? Go to: http://www.reddit.com/reddits/create

Enter a name without spaces eg BlogsInNigeria. Give it a title and description. Set the content and spam filter options and click "Create".



Subreddits created by you will be visible on your profile at reddit.com.



That's all.



If you are a Nigerian blogger, you can consider adding your blog to the /r/BlogsInNigeria subreddit.



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How Reddit Works: An Introduction

Reddit aka the frontpage of the internet is a social networking and bookmarking site where registered members (redditors) can submit content, such as text posts or direct links. Redditors can also post comments on every story on reddit, and respond back and forth in a conversation-tree of comments. It is a source for what's new and popular on the web.

It is a great example of a site that has become far more than simply a social-networking or link-sharing utility and has grown into a real online community. In fact, reddit is not a single community; it's an engine for creating communities - subreddits.



The site's content is divided into numerous categories (subreddits) and 50 such categories are visible on the front page to new users and those who browse the site without logging in to an account. There's a subreddit for programming, a subreddit for music, and probably a subreddit for your favourite football club.



By default, new users are subscribed to a selection of the most popular subreddits, but you'll get a lot more enjoyment out of the site if you take the time to find and subscribe to ones that appeal to you. After doing so, the front page will change to show a customized listing tailored to your interests.



Reddit features an innovative socially ranked rating and sorting system that allows registered users to vote submissions and comments "up" or "down", thereby making it easy for users to decide which links or posts are good and which ones are junk. Links or posts that receive community approval rise to the top, while cooler stories sink. Hence the front page of reddit is constantly in motion and (hopefully) filled with fresh, interesting links/posts.



Every community (subreddit) on the site starts when a redditor creates it. The creator becomes the first subscriber and the first moderator of the new subreddit. Moderators are redditors who create new communities or are added to existing ones. The moderators of each community decide how to moderate and who to include on their team.

What is Reddit Karma?

When you submit links that other people like and vote for on Reddit, you will get points from the upvotes known as Karma. You get more karma ("link karma" and "comment karma" ) when your posts/comments get upvoted, and lose some when they get downvoted. Your karma accumulate as point values on your user profile. The points do not lead to a prize as they are meant to stand in as a badge of honor for you among your peers.



Now that I've explained how it works, feel free to join now at : www.reddit.com



Ensure you verify your email by clicking on the link you will receive via email. If not, you will be limited to the number of links you can submit in a month. 



Reddit frowns at spam, vote manipulation etc. Pls, do not engage in them if you want to enjoy the site. Ensure you abide by the Reddiquette –  guidelines for using Reddit properly.



Download Reddit app for your mobile device if you really want to enjoy the online mega community on the go. 



In my upcoming posts, I will share with you how to create a subreddit, how to get traffic to blogs from reddit, how to get more Karma etc. If you don't want to miss them, ensure you subscribe to this blog.



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