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Backlinks from real, relevant directories still move both SEO and AI-citation authority. Here's a starter list — and the full 400+ list, free.
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Start with these 16
| Directory | Category | Why it's worth it |
|---|---|---|
| Product Hunt | Launch platform | The best-known daily launch platform for new products. |
| BetaList | Launch platform | Pre-launch exposure for startups still in beta. |
| Hacker News (Show HN) | Community | Technical audience — strong for developer tools. |
| Indie Hackers | Community | Community of bootstrapped and indie founders. |
| AlternativeTo | Software directory | Listed as an alternative to established tools in your category. |
| SaaSHub | Software directory | SaaS-focused discovery and comparison directory. |
| G2 | Review platform | B2B software reviews — strong AI-citation weight. |
| Capterra | Review platform | Software reviews and comparisons for buyers. |
| GetApp | Review platform | Gartner-owned software discovery platform. |
| TinyLaunch | Launch platform | Weekly launch platform for small, indie products. |
| Uneed | Launch platform | Daily launch platform for new tools. |
| Turbo0 | Launch platform | Startup directory and launch listing site. |
| twelve.tools | Launch platform | Curated directory for small, self-funded tools. |
| SaaSCity.io | Software directory | SaaS directory organised by category. |
| Indie.Deals | Deals directory | Lifetime and launch-deal directory for indie products. |
| StartupBase | Startup directory | General startup discovery directory. |
Covers Community, Deals directory, Launch platform, Review platform, Software directory, Startup directory. This is a starter set of well-known, legitimate directories — the emailed list expands this to 400+, including niche and regional directories.
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