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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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How to Write a Project Listing That Sells the Click (and the Coupon)

Write directory listing titles, descriptions, and coupons that win the click without sounding like a billboard. Practical copy patterns for SaaS and side projects.

Pauline Besson

Aug 28, 2026

6 min read

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Why Directory Leaderboards Still Send Discovery Traffic

Directory leaderboards still create discovery clicks by turning tools into a short ranked shortlist. Here is how that traffic works and how to use it.

Pauline Besson

Aug 26, 2026

5 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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Guest Posts vs Directory Listings: A Time Budget Decision

Guest posts and directory listings both build links. Here is how to choose where your hours go when you ship alone and need results that compound.

Pauline Besson

Aug 17, 2026

5 min read

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Get Your Side Project Found Without a SaaS Pitch

Side projects get found with clear tool copy, honest categories, and simple screenshots. Skip the SaaS pitch and list what the thing actually does.

Pauline Besson

Aug 14, 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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How Free Directory Pages Fit After Your First Listing

After your ListYourProject listing is live, free directories become useful satellites. Here is the order that keeps your stack clean instead of scattered.

Pauline Besson

Aug 10, 2026

5 min read

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How to Use a Directory Coupon Without Looking Desperate

Craft calm directory coupons that raise trials without screaming clearance. Offer design, wording, placement, and a publish checklist.

Pauline Besson

Aug 7, 2026

5 min read

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Backlinks With No Budget and No Team

Backlinks for solo founders with no budget and no team: a dofollow ListYourProject link, a real story, community help, and peer trades. Consistency beats spend.

Pauline Besson

Aug 5, 2026

4 min read

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Showcase or Launch: Where to Put Your App

Showcase versus launch: use ListYourProject as the always-on layer and Product Hunt, BetaList, and communities for spikes. A plan to keep your app visible.

Pauline Besson

Aug 3, 2026

4 min read

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Web Directories for Indie Makers

Web directories for indie makers: a low-cost home for side projects. Learn why curated lists like ListYourProject still send relevant traffic and dofollow links.

Pauline Besson

Jul 31, 2026

4 min read

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Free SaaS Growth Through Visibility and Deals

Free SaaS growth through visibility and deals: a ListYourProject listing with a coupon plus launches, comparison pages, and content. Turn free clicks into users without a budget.

Pauline Besson

Jul 29, 2026

4 min read

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Your First Three Directory Listings

Start with three directory listings: ListYourProject for a dofollow backlink and coupon, a comparison page, and a launch platform. A simple foundation you can build on.

Pauline Besson

Jul 27, 2026

4 min read

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Reading a Directory's Authority Score

How to read a directory's authority score: Domain Rating versus Domain Authority explained for link builders. Learn why a relevant dofollow link from ListYourProject matters more than the number.

Pauline Besson

Jul 24, 2026

4 min read

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List Your AI Tool Where Buyers Compare

List your AI tool where buyers compare: start with ListYourProject for a dofollow backlink and coupon, then claim comparison and discovery directory pages that match how people search.

Pauline Besson

Jul 22, 2026

4 min read

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Directories That Pay You Back in Traffic

Free directories that pay back in traffic, not just links. Start with ListYourProject for a dofollow backlink plus a coupon slot, then add launch and review platforms that convert.

Pauline Besson

Jul 20, 2026

4 min read

SaaS Launch Checklist: Directory Platforms by Stage in 2026

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SaaS Launch Checklist: Directory Platforms You Need at Every Stage in 2026

A stage-by-stage SaaS directory checklist. Before launch: ListYourProject, BetaList, Indie Hackers. Launch week: Product Hunt, Launching Next. Post-launch: G2, Capterra, Trustpilot. Ongoing: SaaSHub, AlternativeTo, SourceForge. Includes a sustainable submission schedule.

Pauline Besson

Jul 18, 2026

4 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

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Where to Get Dofollow Backlinks in 2026: A Category-by-Category Breakdown

A complete breakdown of dofollow backlink sources by category: directories (ListYourProject, Crunchbase), review platforms (G2, Capterra, Trustpilot), content platforms (Dev.to, Hashnode, Substack), and social/community links. Includes verification tips and a monthly target for each category.

Pauline Besson

Jul 13, 2026

5 min read