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Blast Prebuilt Startup and SaaS Directory Lists

Blast Prebuilt Startup and SaaS Directory Lists is a seo & organic tactic for getting your first users: Systematically submit the product to large curated directories of startups and SaaS tools, working off existing master lists of directories.

It's a strong fit for B2B SaaS teams, and works especially well for any new product. 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?

Directories deliver backlinks and a long-tail trickle of discovery traffic for little ongoing effort.

The exact steps (5)

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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Sources

Works for
Any / universalB2B SaaS

Frequently asked

What kind of products does the "Blast Prebuilt Startup and SaaS Directory Lists" 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 "Blast Prebuilt Startup and SaaS Directory Lists" 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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