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Scan on demand: when to pull fresh Reddit threads

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Why Weald uses manual scans, how subreddit and phrase limits work, and a simple cadence for solo founders.

Weald is built for founders who want control, not a bot refreshing Reddit all day. You pick subreddits, attach scan phrases to a buyer campaign, and run a scan when you are ready to work the queue.

That model keeps costs predictable, avoids autopost risk, and matches how most teams actually sell on Reddit: short, focused sessions instead of always-on automation.

What happens when you scan

Scan now searches public posts and comments on your chosen subreddits using your active campaign phrases. Matches land in Today with intent scores. Duplicates and threads you already skipped are filtered according to your workspace state.

Scans require an active trial or paid subscription. Setup still saves if the trial has not started or has ended. You cannot pull new threads until you start the $1 trial.

Limits that keep signal high

Paid plans include 5 subreddit targets. A trial includes 3. Active scan phrases stay capped so you focus on a few communities instead of the entire site. Tight limits also reduce API and model cost per customer.

If a phrase is too broad (your category name alone), you will get noise even with good scoring. Phrases should sound like how buyers ask for help: “hubspot too expensive small team” beats “CRM”.

A cadence that sticks

Many teams scan once each morning, spend fifteen minutes on Today, then scan again before end of day if they have capacity. Others scan three times a week and batch replies.

Pair scans with pipeline hygiene: move replied threads to Speaking, mark wins, and clear shortlisted items that went cold so the next scan feels actionable.

Put this into practice

Weald watches Reddit for high-intent threads, drafts in your voice, and never posts for you.

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