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Blitz BetaList Plus 20+ Launch Directories

Blitz BetaList Plus 20+ Launch Directories is a first users & traction tactic for getting your first users: Submitting the product to BetaList (where it trended) plus 20+ other startup and product directories to stack many small streams of free traffic and backlinks.

It's a strong fit for B2B SaaS teams, and works especially well for any early-stage web product or SaaS. As a first users & traction play, plan for medium effort and expect results to arrive at a steady pace, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

First users & tractionMedium effortMedium

Why does first users & traction work for this?

Each directory is a small evergreen referral source, and trending on one like BetaList delivers a real spike.

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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Sources

Works for
Any / universalB2B SaaS

Frequently asked

What kind of products does the "Blitz BetaList Plus 20+ Launch Directories" 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 "Blitz BetaList Plus 20+ Launch Directories" 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 medium.
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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