As a solo founder you can't spend a week on launches. But you can get listed on 15+ directories in 7 days if you prepare once and submit in batches. Here's the system.
Prepare these once (Day 1)
- App name + 60-char tagline + 160-char meta description
- 2–3 sentence description (reusable across directories)
- Logo: 512px PNG on transparent + SVG
- 2 screenshots (1280×800)
- Category, pricing model, founder email, support URL
- A /press or /about page URL
With these in a text file, each submission takes 3–5 minutes.
The 7-day launch plan
- Day 1: AppGeoList (instant), Uneed, IndiePa.ge — the fast, free ones.
- Day 2: FutureTools, ToolPilot, Dang.ai — AI-focused if relevant.
- Day 3: AlternativeTo (claim your listing), StackShare.
- Day 4: Trustpilot (set up review collection), G2/Capterra (if B2B).
- Day 5: Yo.directory, Sprout24, SaasWorthy.
- Day 6: Reddit (relevant subs), IndieHackers, X launch thread.
- Day 7: Track everything in a spreadsheet; note which sent traffic.
Don't batch-submit on one day. Staggering gives each directory a fresh "new" signal and lets you measure which converts — so you can double down on the winners.
Submission email template (for reviewed sites)
Hi [editor], I'm [name], founder of [app]. It's a [one-line description] for [audience]. We just launched and I thought your readers might find it useful: [URL]. Happy to provide screenshots, a demo, or an exclusive. Thanks for considering! — [name]
After the 7 days
Check analytics weekly for a month. The directories that sent converting traffic get your attention: update screenshots, collect reviews there, and link to those listings from your own site (reciprocal relevance). Browse the full directory to find more niche sites in your category.