Submit by Hand

Submit by Hand offers a specialized directory submission service designed for SaaS, AI tools, and startups, aiming to boost their online visibility and SEO. The service streamlines the often tedious process of manually submitting products to numerous online directories.

Key Features:

• Hand-Picked Directories: Products are submitted to 50, 100, or 200 carefully selected startup, SaaS, and AI directories. The service ensures that only active directories offering free listings are used, with a total list of 322 directories available for selection.
• Custom Listing Creation: Users simply paste their product's URL. Submit by Hand then crafts a comprehensive listing, including a tagline, short and long descriptions, categories, tags, and key features, tailored to the product. Users can review and edit this draft before submission.
• Proof of Submission: For every single directory submission, a screenshot is saved and provided in a live report. This offers transparent proof of work and allows users to track progress.
• Comprehensive Reporting: A dedicated order page serves as a live report, detailing the status of each submission (Live, In review, Submitted, In progress), the submission date, a screenshot, the live listing link (once published), and the login credentials created for each directory. This report can also be exported as a CSV.
• One-Time Payment: The service operates on a one-time payment model, with no subscriptions. Pricing tiers (Starter, Growth, Pro) offer submission to 50, 100, or 200 directories respectively. If a directory cannot accept a listing, it is replaced to ensure the full count is met.
• Time-Saving: By handling account creation, email confirmations, copy rewriting for various field limits, and tracking, Submit by Hand saves founders approximately 30-40 hours of manual work.

Use Cases and Benefits:

• SEO and Backlinks: Products gain valuable backlinks from dozens of established directories, which is crucial for search engine trust and ranking.
• Targeted Discovery: Directory visitors are actively searching for tools and software, providing an excellent channel for early user acquisition, feedback, and initial reviews.
• AI Assistant Visibility: Being listed on these directories increases the chances of a product being recommended by AI assistants when users inquire about software.
• Focus on Core Business: Founders can reclaim significant time spent on administrative tasks and instead focus on building and improving their product.

The process is straightforward:

1. Paste your URL: Submit by Hand analyzes the website and drafts a complete listing.
2. Review and Press Start: Users review the drafted listing, add logos/screenshots, and can exclude any directories they are already on.
3. We Submit, You Watch: Over 2-3 weeks, Submit by Hand handles all submissions, email confirmations, and provides real-time updates via the live report.

This service is ideal for new launches or established products looking to expand their online footprint efficiently and effectively without the manual overhead.