The DirectoryHunter Blog
Practical guides on launching products, getting listed on directories, backlinks and SEO — plus playbooks for directory owners.
Introducing DirectoryHunter
A free, curated directory of every directory, launch platform and leaderboard — with no promoted listings.
How to choose where to launch your product
A practical framework for picking directories and launch platforms that are actually worth your time.
The Complete Product Hunt Launch Checklist (2026)
A step-by-step Product Hunt launch checklist: what to prepare weeks before, how to run launch day on Pacific Time, and how to turn the traffic into users.
Dofollow vs Nofollow Links: What They Mean for Directories
Dofollow links pass ranking signals; nofollow, ugc and sponsored links hint they shouldn't. Here's what each means when you submit to directories.
How to Measure the ROI of Directory and Launch Submissions
Measure the ROI of directory and launch submissions with UTM parameters, referral analytics, signup attribution and backlink tracking, then decide what to repeat.
How to Start a Directory Website That People Actually Use
Start a directory website people use: pick a narrow niche, source quality data, moderate submissions, build SEO-friendly pages and choose a fair monetization model.
What Is Domain Rating (DR) and How to Use It
Domain Rating estimates the strength of a site's backlink profile on a 0–100 scale. Learn how DR works, how it differs from DA, and how to use it wisely.
How to Get Your AI Product Listed on AI Tool Directories
Get your AI product listed on AI tool directories: what curators look for, how to prepare your listing, when paid submissions make sense, and which sites to skip.
How to Submit Your Startup to 100 Directories Efficiently
A repeatable system for submitting your product to 100 directories: build a submission kit, prioritise by tier, track everything and avoid spammy sites.
Launch Platforms vs Directories vs Leaderboards Explained
Launch platforms give you a one-day spike, directories give lasting discovery and SEO, leaderboards reward ongoing traction. Here's when to use each one.
How to Write the Perfect Directory Listing (With Templates)
Write directory listings that get approved and clicked: tagline formulas, description templates, category choices and screenshot tips, with real examples.
How to Post a Great Show HN on Hacker News
A practical guide to Show HN: what qualifies, how to write the title and first comment, when to post, and how to handle feedback from Hacker News readers.