Push the Show to Every Directory on Day One

Push the Show to Every Directory on Day One is a content & youtube tactic for getting your first users: Submit the new podcast to all major listening platforms at launch so discovery isn't limited to one app.

It's a strong fit for teams of almost any kind, and works especially well for podcasters. As a content & youtube play, plan for low effort and expect results to arrive at a steady pace, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

Content & YouTubeLow effortMedium

Why does content & youtube work for this?

Listeners search inside their own preferred app, so being absent from any directory silently caps reach.

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 / universal

Frequently asked

How is the "Push the Show to Every Directory on Day One" 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 low 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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