Directory Submissions for Developer-Founders
You built the product. Now let someone else handle the marketing busywork. SubmitWell submits your product to the directories developers and technical buyers actually use.
Why This Matters for Developer-Founders
Developer-founders often build great products but underinvest in marketing because it feels like a distraction. Directory submissions are the rare marketing task that delivers tangible, measurable results (backlinks, DR improvement, referral traffic) without requiring ongoing attention. It's the kind of marketing that a developer-founder can justify — one-time effort, long-term return.
Common Challenges
- Prefer building to marketing — submissions are tedious work
- Not sure which directories are worth targeting for technical products
- Need marketing that generates measurable results without ongoing effort
- Want to focus coding time on the product, not admin
How SubmitWell Helps
- We handle the boring parts so you can keep building
- We know the developer-focused directories that matter for technical products
- The results are measurable — track DR improvement in Ahrefs after 4–6 weeks
- GitHub repo links, API docs, and technical details handled properly in every submission
Simple, Affordable Pricing
One-time payment. No subscription. Results in 6–7 working days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I built a developer tool — which directories are most valuable for me?
Developer-focused platforms like DevHunt, plus high-authority general directories like Product Hunt and Hacker News are highest priority. We target both the developer community and broader startup audiences for developer tools.
My product is open source — does that change anything?
It opens more doors. Open-source tools qualify for specific OSS directories in addition to all standard startup directories. We flag open-source status in every relevant submission.
Should I include my GitHub repo URL in submissions?
Yes — for developer tools and open-source projects, the GitHub link is an important credibility signal. Our onboarding form includes a field for it and we include it in every submission that allows it.
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Manual submissions to 50–200+ directories. Screenshot proof of every listing. Starting at $35.
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