How does SubmitWell improve my website's ranking (SEO)?

We manually submit your startup to 100+ high-authority directories, creating quality dofollow and nofollow backlinks. These backlinks improve your domain rating (DR) and help search engines recognize your site as more trustworthy, leading to better rankings.

Do you use bots to submit?

No, we use 100% manual submissions. Our team manually reviews each directory and submits your startup by hand to ensure quality and proper categorization. This approach results in higher acceptance rates compared to automated tools.

Do you guarantee coverage/acceptance?

We guarantee that all submissions will be completed manually and professionally. We cannot guarantee acceptance by every directory (as each has their own review process), but we ensure quality submissions to all directories in your package.

Done-For-You Directory Submissions

Directory Submissions for Open Source Projects

Open source projects deserve visibility beyond GitHub. Directory submissions build the web presence that drives stars, contributors, and commercial adoption.

Why Directory Submissions Matter for Open Source Projects

A great open source project buried on GitHub misses its audience. Startup directories, developer platforms, and open-source specific listings are where developers discover new tools to integrate and contribute to. Directory submissions drive GitHub stars, increase contributor acquisition, and build the domain authority that helps your project's documentation rank organically. For projects with a commercial tier, this translates directly to revenue.

What to Highlight in Your Submission

GitHub star count and activity (shows community validation)
License type (MIT, Apache, GPL, etc.)
Use cases and who's using it in production
Commercial tier or hosted version if available

Submission Tips for Open Source Projects

Always include the GitHub repo URL — it's essential for open-source submissions
Mention notable companies or projects using your tool if publicly known
Star count is social proof — mention it if it's significant
Highlight contribution guidelines if you're actively seeking contributors

Types of Directories That Work Best for Open Source Projects

Open-source specific directories
Developer tool platforms
General startup directories
Hacker News (Show HN post)

How SubmitWell Handles Open Source Projects Submissions

When you place an order, we review your product and identify the directories most relevant to open source projects products. Every submission is done manually by our team — no bots, no automation, just real submissions to real directories.

You get a results page with live links and screenshot proof of every submission, delivered within 6–7 working days. If a directory declines your listing or is temporarily unavailable, we substitute it with an equivalent alternative.

$35

Starting price

50–200+

Directories covered

6–7 days

Turnaround time

Frequently Asked Questions

My project is open source with no commercial version — is it still worth submitting?

Absolutely. Directory submissions drive GitHub traffic, stars, and contributors. The domain authority also benefits your project's documentation site and makes it easier for users to find you via search.

Should I submit my open source project before the 1.0 release?

Yes. The developer community is comfortable with pre-1.0 software, and early submissions mean the backlinks start ageing sooner. Many successful open source projects built their initial community through exactly this kind of early exposure.

Ready to submit your open source projects product?

Manual submissions to 50–200+ directories. Screenshot proof of every listing. Starting at $35.

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One-time payment. No subscription. Results in 6–7 working days.