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Distribution guides, launch playbooks, and growth resources for solopreneurs, developers, creators, and founders.
Is BetaList worth it? What founders actually get from a feature
Is BetaList worth it in 2026? Featured placements deliver 100–500 early adopter signups, but the free queue takes weeks. Here's when to pay for faster...
Is Product Hunt still worth it for a SaaS launch in 2026?
Is Product Hunt worth it in 2026? Yes — a top-5 finish drives 500–3,000 visitors and a DR 85+ backlink — but you now need an existing network to get there.
How to get on Startup Ranking and what the score means
How to get on Startup Ranking, what the composite score measures, and when the ranking is a useful growth benchmark versus an investor-pitch vanity metric.
How to get listed on Software Advice
Software Advice is free to list on via the Gartner vendor portal. Here's how to submit, collect reviews, and rank on B2B buyer pages with real purchase intent.
How to get on KillerStartups — the oldest startup directory
Getting on KillerStartups is free and takes up to two weeks for review. Here's what to prepare and what its 20-year-old domain backlink is worth.
How to get on Slashdot — is it still worth it in 2026?
Slashdot still has DR 80+ and real Google rankings, but product pitches almost never get published. Here's the submission format that works and who it's...
How to get a Show HN to actually work for your product
How to get a Show HN to actually work: the right posting time, title format, and why staying in the thread for the first 6 hours determines most of your score.
How to pitch TechCrunch as a bootstrapped founder
How to pitch TechCrunch as a bootstrapped founder: identify the right journalist, lead with one concrete data point, and keep your pitch to 3–4 sentences.
How to get on GetApp — the B2B software directory
GetApp, Capterra, and Software Advice share one review database. Here's how to create a Gartner vendor profile, collect reviews, and build your GetApp Score.
How to get listed on SourceForge in 2026
Getting listed on SourceForge is free for B2B SaaS. Editorial review takes 1–2 weeks. Here's what to submit and why a listing on a 25-year-old domain still...
How to get on DevPost — beyond hackathons
How to get on DevPost without a hackathon: create a standalone project page in 15 minutes and earn a high-authority backlink from a trusted developer platform.
How to get on Wellfound (formerly AngelList Startups)
How to get on Wellfound (formerly AngelList Startups): create a company profile in 20 minutes and become findable by investors and startup-ready job candidates.
How to get your AI tool listed on Toolify
Get your AI tool listed on Toolify: pass editorial review, pick accurate category tags, and appear on pages that already rank in Google for AI tool queries.
How to get on StartupBuffer — is it worth the effort?
How to get on StartupBuffer: submit for a dedicated newsletter slot. The free queue is slow — here's when the paid tier makes sense for a time-sensitive launch.
How to get listed on LaunchingNext
LaunchingNext is free to list on and typically approves within 1–3 days. Here's what the submission requires and what a backlink from this aged domain delivers.
How to submit to BetaPage and what founders actually get
Learn how to submit to BetaPage, what the free vs paid tiers deliver, and whether BetaPage belongs in your launch campaign alongside Product Hunt.
How to get on StartupStash — the curated tools directory
Getting on StartupStash requires clearing a curation bar — it's not an open directory. Here's what the editorial team looks for, how to write a...
How to get featured on There's An AI For That
Getting featured on There's An AI For That (TAAFT) is free for AI-powered tools and takes days to two weeks. Here's how to submit, what the editorial review...
How to get listed on Futurepedia — the AI tools directory
Getting listed on Futurepedia is free for AI-powered products — here's the submission process, what the editorial team approves, how long it takes, and what...
How to get your product on G2 — what the review team looks for
Getting listed on G2 requires a business email and 1–2 weeks for approval. The listing is useless without reviews — here's how to submit, collect your first...