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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with RedditSense in under 5 minutes.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Sign up for a free account - no credit card required. You'll get 5 free analyses to start exploring.

Visit signup.php → Enter email & password → Verify email → Start analyzing!

Step 2: Your First Analysis

From your dashboard, enter a subreddit name and ask a question in plain English.

Example: "What are the main complaints about project management tools in r/entrepreneur?"

Step 3: Review Results

Our AI will analyze thousands of posts and comments, providing insights in seconds.

Get sentiment analysis, trending topics, key quotes, and actionable insights

Dashboard Overview

🏠 Main Dashboard

• View your recent analyses
• Track monthly usage
• Quick access to new analysis
• Account status overview

📊 Analysis History

• Search past analyses
• Re-run previous queries
• Export historical data
• Compare time periods

Creating Your First Analysis

Choosing a Subreddit

Start by selecting a subreddit relevant to your business or research goals. Popular choices include:

Business & Entrepreneurship

• r/entrepreneur
• r/startups
• r/smallbusiness
• r/marketing

Technology & Products

• r/technology
• r/programming
• r/SaaS
• r/webdev

Formatting Your Question

RedditSense works best with natural language questions. Here are some effective patterns:

Trend Analysis: "What's trending in r/[subreddit] this week?"

Sentiment Analysis: "How do users feel about [topic] in r/[subreddit]?"

Competitive Analysis: "Compare mentions of [competitor A] vs [competitor B]"

Problem Discovery: "What problems do users have with [product category]?"

Effective Question Techniques

✅ Good Questions

• "What are the main pain points discussed in r/productivity?"
• "How has sentiment about remote work changed in r/jobs?"
• "What features do users request most in r/notion?"
• "Compare r/investing vs r/wallstreetbets sentiment"

❌ Questions to Avoid

• "What's the best [product]?" (too subjective)
• "Give me everything about r/technology" (too broad)
• "Is [stock] going up?" (we don't provide financial advice)
• Single words without context (be specific)

Advanced Query Techniques

Time-based Analysis

"How has discussion about AI changed in the last month?"

Comparison Analysis

"Compare user sentiment: Slack vs Discord vs Teams"

Feature Requests

"What features do users want in project management tools?"

Demographic Insights

"What age groups are most active in r/personalfinance?"

Interpreting Your Results

Understanding Sentiment Scores

😞

Negative

0-40%

😐

Neutral

40-60%

😊

Positive

60-100%

Key Metrics Explained

Engagement Score: How actively users are discussing the topic (comments, upvotes, replies)

Trending Score: How quickly discussion volume is increasing

Confidence Level: How certain our AI is about the analysis (higher = more reliable)

Exporting Your Data

Pro Feature

Exporting data requires a Pro subscription. Upgrade to access PDF reports and CSV data exports.

📄 PDF Reports

• Professional formatting
• Charts and visualizations
• Executive summary
• Ready for presentations

Best for: Client reports, presentations, stakeholder updates

📊 CSV Data

• Raw data access
• Custom analysis possible
• Import into Excel/Sheets
• Historical comparisons

Best for: Data analysis, trend tracking, custom reports

Best Practices

💡 Tips for Better Results

• Be specific: "marketing automation tools" vs "tools"
• Use context: Include industry or use case when relevant
• Start broad: Get overview first, then drill down with follow-ups
• Compare timeframes: "this month vs last month" for trends
• Cross-reference: Analyze multiple related subreddits

⚠️ Common Pitfalls

• Don't rely on single subreddit for major decisions
• Consider subreddit bias and demographics
• Verify insights with multiple data sources
• Remember Reddit users may not represent your full market
• Check data recency for time-sensitive insights

Troubleshooting

❓ "No results found" or "Limited data"

Try a more active subreddit, broaden your query, or check spelling. Some niche subreddits have limited recent activity.

❓ Analysis seems inaccurate

Reddit language can be sarcastic or use slang. Try rephrasing your question or specify the context more clearly.

❓ Slow processing times

Large subreddits or complex queries take longer. Pro users get priority processing for faster results.

❓ Hit usage limit

Free accounts get 5 analyses per month. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited analyses or wait until next month.

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