Track Directory Submissions So the Next Action Is Obvious
A useful tracker explains what happened, what remains open, and who will handle it. Build the record around the directory target rather than a running total of forms someone remembers completing.
Keep research and execution in the same record
Use one row per directory target and product. Keep the public directory URL separate from the form URL and the eventual live listing URL. This makes it easier to resume work when a form moves or a profile is published later.
Record the chosen category, fee route, attempt date, and current owner. Link to evidence where available. Keep passwords in a password manager rather than embedding them in a shared campaign sheet.
Give each state a clear meaning
Submitted means the application was sent. Needs information means the next action belongs to your team. Pending review means you have completed the known requirements and are waiting for a directory decision. Published requires a live URL you can inspect.
Use a next-action date only when there is a real task or review plan. A reminder should say what to check or who to contact. Keep rejection and skip reasons visible so the same unsuitable target is not researched again.
Directory | Form URL | Category | Pricing route | Owner | Status | Submitted on | Evidence | Live URL | Next action | Review date
Useful campaign states
| State | What it means | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Ready | Facts and prerequisites are available | Complete the application |
| Needs information | A requirement is unresolved | Assign the missing item |
| Pending review | Known application steps are complete | Review on the planned date |
| Published | A live profile has been verified | Keep the URL and maintain facts |
| Rejected or skipped | The target is closed for a recorded reason | Revisit only if circumstances change |
Keep state definitions consistent across founders, teammates, and any external submission service.
Keep the tracker useful after the first day
Create the record before applying
Save the target, current form, and reason for inclusion.
Update it during execution
Record the actual route, date, owner, evidence, and unresolved requirement.
Reconcile decisions
Add live URLs or rejection reasons without overwriting the original submission history.
Audit important profiles later
Review destination links, pricing descriptions, and account ownership after product changes.
Create a target record while researching
Save the directory and submission URLs from your shortlist, then track applications in your own campaign record.
| # | 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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