Link Building
Directory Submissions
Submit your product to curated directories for high-authority backlinks. Many offer dofollow links. Mix of free and paid options sorted by authority score.
Step-by-step playbook
Start with free high-authority directories
Submit to Crunchbase (free), Open Source Alternatives (AS:31), Free For Dev (AS:23), and LibHunt (AS:39) first.
Set up link-in-bio pages
Create LinkTree (AS:79) and Bento (AS:35) profiles. These are easy dofollow backlinks from high-authority domains.
Submit to AI directories (if applicable)
There's An AI For That (AS:50, $347), Futurepedia (AS:42, $247), Top AI Tools (AS:39, $39). High traffic, dofollow links.
List on niche directories
SideProjectors (AS:31), Landingfolio (AS:34), Tiny Alternatives (AS:6). Free or cheap submissions.
Create community listings
Unita (AS:32) for community-based products. List your Discord, Slack, or Facebook group.
Set up professional profiles
Read.cv (AS:35) for a beautiful profile page with backlink.
Resources & tools
Pro tips
- +Prioritize directories by authority score (AS) — higher is better
- +Write unique descriptions for each directory — don't copy-paste
- +Submit to free directories first, then invest in paid ones that match your niche
- +Track which directories actually send traffic using UTM parameters
- +Resubmit or update listings every 3-6 months with new features
Common mistakes
- ✗Copy-pasting the same description everywhere
- ✗Submitting to irrelevant directories just for the backlink
- ✗Ignoring paid directories — some have massive traffic and dofollow links
- ✗Not tracking which directories drive actual signups
- ✗Submitting and forgetting — update your listings regularly
SEO starts with a great product
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