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Blanket Startup Directories to Reach $5k/mo

Blanket Startup Directories to Reach $5k/mo is a seo & organic tactic for getting your first users: One founder credited reaching $5k/month largely to submitting their product across a large batch of startup directories and listing sites.

It's a strong fit for B2B SaaS teams, and works especially well for Any new SaaS or product needing cheap early traffic and links. As a seo & organic play, plan for medium effort and expect results to build gradually over time, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

SEO & organicMedium effortSlow

Why does seo & organic work for this?

Each listing is a permanent backlink plus a small ongoing trickle of intent traffic that compounds over time.

The exact steps (4)

The full step-by-step this founder ran, what they posted, where, and in what order, plus the watch-outs, is part of the library.

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Works for
Any / universalB2B SaaS

Frequently asked

What kind of products does the "Blanket Startup Directories to Reach $5k/mo" tactic work for?
It is a good fit for B2B SaaS — pick it when your product looks like that, since the play is shaped around how those users find new tools.
How is the "Blanket Startup Directories to Reach $5k/mo" tactic verified?
It is drawn from 1 primary source — a real founder write-up or interview, not generic advice. It is linked in the Sources section above so you can read the original account yourself.
How much effort is it and how fast are results?
It is medium effort, and results tend to be slow.
Where can I see the exact step-by-step?
The full step-by-step a founder ran, documented via Source — IndieHackers, is in the paid library.

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