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directory-submissions

Plan and execute tiered directory submissions for software products.

Updated Mar 17, 2026
Search Tags:#backlinks#directory listing#product launch#seo#geo#saas marketing#directory submissions
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fianchettogianni/my-marketing-skills --skill directory-submissions-fianchettogianni
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: directory-submissions
Source: https://github.com/fianchettogianni/my-marketing-skills/tree/main/skills/directory-submissions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fianchettogianni/my-marketing-skills --skill directory-submissions-fianchettogianni

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Manual directory submissions are inefficient and ineffective: users struggle to identify high-value directories, tailor positioning to avoid AI duplicate content penalties, and ensure their landing pages are ready to pass link equity. This Skill eliminates guesswork with a structured, end-to-end workflow that builds compounding backlink profiles, increases domain rating, and drives targeted product discovery for software products.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Readiness Assessment: A 9-question Phase 0 check that blocks submission until landing pages, destination pages, and brand assets are live, preventing wasted effort on low-value listings.
  • Tiered Directory Catalog: 13 curated tiers of high-DR directories (from flagship launch platforms like Product Hunt to niche vertical directories) with dofollow status, cost, and submission notes.
  • Positioning Variant Library: Pre-written templates for each directory type (startup, SaaS, AI, MCP, no-code, dev, B2B review) to avoid duplicate content and tailor messaging to each audience.
  • Product Hunt Deep Dive: A 3-week prep timeline, launch day execution playbook, and post-launch recap guidance to maximize the highest-leverage directory submission.
  • Reviews Playbook: The 10-in-30 protocol for G2/Capterra to hit the 10-review threshold for Grid appearance, plus guidance on badges and cutoff dates.
  • Destination Page Strategy: Guidance to build alternative pages, use-case pages, template galleries, and integration pages that convert backlink traffic into leads.
  • GEO Tactics: Best practices for optimizing pages to be cited by AI engines like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity.
  • Ongoing Distribution Guidance: Community marketing playbooks for Reddit, LinkedIn, Indie Hackers, and Dev.to to sustain momentum after initial submissions.

Use Case: A founder launching a new AI SaaS tool can use this Skill to plan their entire directory strategy: first validate their landing pages are ready, select the right mix of Tier 1-4 directories, prepare tailored positioning copy, execute the Product Hunt launch playbook, drive G2 reviews, and build the destination pages that will convert the resulting backlink traffic into signups.

Quick Start

To get started, provide your product details, launch timeline, and current asset readiness to generate a complete, actionable directory submission plan tailored to your product category and goals.

Frequently Asked Questions about directory-submissions

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a directory submission strategy for my SaaS product launch?▼

A SaaS directory submission strategy involves validating landing page readiness, selecting high-DR directories across 13 curated tiers, and applying tier-specific positioning variants to build compounding backlinks and drive targeted product discovery.

How do I avoid duplicate content penalties when submitting to multiple directories?▼

To avoid duplicate content penalties from AI search engines, use a positioning variant library with pre-written templates tailored for each directory type, ensuring your messaging is customized for startup, SaaS, AI, and B2B review audiences.

What is the best way to prepare for a Product Hunt launch?▼

The best way to prepare for a Product Hunt launch is following a 3-week prep timeline, executing a structured launch day playbook, and conducting a post-launch recap to maximize backlink equity and traffic from this high-leverage directory.

When should I validate my landing pages before starting directory submissions?▼

You should validate landing pages before directory submissions by completing a 9-question Phase 0 readiness check to ensure destination pages and brand assets are live, preventing wasted effort on low-value listings that cannot pass link equity.

How do I optimize directory listings for generative engine optimization and AI citations?▼

Generative engine optimization for directory listings requires building alternative destination pages, use-case pages, and template galleries, applying GEO tactics to ensure pages are cited by AI engines like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity.

Can I use directory submissions for ongoing backlink campaigns after my initial product launch?▼

Yes, directory submissions support ongoing backlink campaigns by combining niche vertical directory listings with community marketing playbooks for Reddit, LinkedIn, Indie Hackers, and Dev.to to sustain momentum and continuously increase domain rating.

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