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How to Track Referral Traffic From Directory Listings

Learn how to measure directory listing clicks with UTMs and analytics, and how to use Search Console to see SEO value when referral traffic is quiet. A practical founder guide, not a submission checklist.

Pauline Besson

Aug 31, 2026

6 min read

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Ahrefs UR vs DR: What Each Score Means for New Sites

UR and DR measure different things. Learn what each Ahrefs score means for your new site, when to check them, and how to act without freezing your launch.

Pauline Besson

Aug 24, 2026

7 min read

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What Is a Backlink? A Plain Definition for Founders

A backlink is a hyperlink from another site to yours. Here is the plain definition, related labels, and how directory listings fit without a list of fifty sources.

Pauline Besson

Aug 21, 2026

6 min read

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Free First, Paid Later: Link Budget for Bootstrapped Sites

Free link work first, paid upgrades when the data says so. A practical link budget for bootstrapped sites that need clarity more than vanity spend.

Pauline Besson

Aug 19, 2026

5 min read

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Why Your Ahrefs DR Dropped (and When to Ignore It)

Ahrefs Domain Rating dipped? Learn real causes, when to ignore score noise, and a calm 30-day plan before you rewrite your SEO strategy.

Pauline Besson

Aug 12, 2026

6 min read

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30-60-90 Day SEO Plan: How to Rank a New Website in 2026

A 12-week SEO plan for new websites. Days 1-30: get indexed with ListYourProject, fix technical SEO, build infrastructure profiles. Days 31-60: publish pillar page and cluster articles. Days 61-90: launch on content platforms, add credibility profiles, review and adjust. Includes weekly specific actions.

Pauline Besson

Jul 17, 2026

4 min read

Free Backlinks for Bootstrapped Founders: ROI Guide 2026

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Free Backlinks for Bootstrapped Founders: What Actually Works in 2026

50+ free backlink opportunities ranked by return on time investment. High-return low-effort (ListYourProject, Crunchbase, GitHub - 6 links in 1 hour), high-return medium-effort (G2, Capterra, Trustpilot), and high-return ongoing (Dev.to, Hashnode, YouTube). Plus what to skip.

Pauline Besson

Jul 15, 2026

5 min read