A Directory Submission Checklist From Profile to Publication
Check readiness before repeating an incomplete profile across many forms. This checklist covers the material you supply, the decisions made during submission, and the evidence needed to close the campaign.
Check the product profile before the first form
Open the public product URL and compare it with the facts in your profile. Confirm the product name, current pricing model, audience, and main use case. Prepare short and long descriptions that say the same thing at different lengths.
Put image files where the campaign owner can access them. Check that screenshots are readable, logos are not clipped, and file formats match the first target forms. Keep original assets so a different size can be exported later.
- Required facts. Product URL, name, contact email, category, access model, pricing, and any eligibility details requested by the directory.
- Approved materials. Descriptions within stated limits, current screenshots, logo files, and optional public demo or social links.
Check completion beyond the submit button
Some applications need an email confirmation or a reply to an editor. Record those tasks as open work instead of assuming the initial form completed the process. Keep credentials in an appropriate password manager rather than in a public campaign sheet.
At review time, reconcile the target list with evidence and outcomes. Every target should have a state and a next action, even when the correct outcome is skipped or not eligible.
[ ] Submission date and evidence recorded [ ] Confirmation handled or assigned [ ] Editorial request answered or assigned [ ] Live URL saved when published [ ] Rejection or skip reason recorded [ ] Future account owner identified
Use the checklist in four passes
Readiness pass
Approve the product facts and collect the files before assigning directory targets.
Eligibility pass
Check each directory category, access requirement, fee route, and existing profile.
Execution pass
Complete the form, save evidence, and assign any confirmation or information request.
Review pass
Reconcile attempted submissions with live listings and unresolved next actions.
Check eligibility against real directory targets
Use a small sample of directory types to verify that your profile and assets cover the forms you intend to complete.
| # | Name | DR | Type | Pricing | Link Type | URL | Submit URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Trustpilot | 94.0 | Review Platform | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 2. | SourceForge | 93.0 | Software Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 3. | Clutch | 91.0 | General Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 4. | DEV Community | 91.0 | Community | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 5. | Hacker News | 91.0 | General Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 6. | Product Hunt | 91.0 | Launchpad | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 7. | CrunchBase | 91.0 | Startup Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 8. | G2 | 91.0 | Review Platform | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 9. | AI Tools Neil Patel | 91.0 | AI Directory | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 10. | Telegraph | 88.0 | Others | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 11. | Devpost | 88.0 | Software Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 12. | FinancesOnline.com | 87.0 | Software Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 13. | Built In | 86.0 | General Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 14. | GeekWire | 86.0 | Startup Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 15. | TrustRadius | 85.0 | Review Platform | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 16. | YourStory | 85.0 | Startup Directory | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 17. | HackMD | 84.0 | Others | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 18. | Startup Fame | 84.0 | Startup Directory | Conditional Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 19. | Fazier | 84.0 | Launchpad | Conditional Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 20. | AppSumo | 83.0 | Software Directory | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
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