Distribution & Directories
Where and how to list your startup — directories, marketplaces, AI search visibility, and submission strategies that compound over time.
Distribution & Directories
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Put it into practice
Start with a clear product profile, choose places your customers actually browse, and track which submissions bring useful visits.
- Create your product listing →
Add your URL, review the details and choose badge or paid verification.
- Find places to list your startup →
Search directory submission sites, launch platforms and communities by category.
- Track your launch links →
Give each directory or campaign a distinct source so you can compare results.
- Plan your directory submissions →
Work through the submission process before creating more profiles.
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