What a Reddit SEO agency does
It finds the subreddits and threads that already rank or get cited for your category, builds a genuine presence there through branded accounts, and reports whether Google and AI tools start surfacing your brand. The output is visibility you can measure, not a pile of upvotes.
What to look for
Three things. Branded, disclosed accounts rather than aged accounts pretending to be regular users. A clear method for choosing threads, not random posting. And reporting you can check, ideally the AI answers where your brand appears. If any of those is missing, keep looking.
What it costs
Most managed Reddit SEO programs run 1,000 to 3,000 dollars a month, with programs that report AI citations starting around 1,500. Pricing by the post or by the upvote is a warning sign.
The grey-hat test
Ask directly whether they use aged accounts. The grey-hat model looks cheaper and faster until a community catches it and your brand takes the hit. A real agency will happily explain its white-hat approach. Upvote Labs works this way, and you can compare firms in the independent agency ranking.