Thomas van Welsenes

Thomas van Welsenes

Co-founder of LaunchPanda

Thomas is a co-founder of LaunchPanda. I started out as a dredging engineer, moved into IT as a data analyst, and am now building alongside my brother. These days I live in Silicon Valley, right in the heart of where tech happens. I write here about directories, domain rating, and getting a new product its first real traffic.

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9 articles by Thomas

Is SEO still relevant in the age of AI

Is SEO Still Relevant in the Age of AI? (Short Answer: Yes)

SEOAI
Jul 6, 20265 min read
What to do after hitting high Domain Rating

You Hit DR 25. Now What? SEO Moves That Compound Next

SEODomain Rating
Jun 30, 20265 min read
URL Rating versus Domain Rating

URL Rating vs Domain Rating: What's the Difference?

Domain RatingSEO
Jun 24, 20264 min read
How to launch your startup on 250+ directories (free 2026 playbook)

How to Launch Your Startup on 250+ Directories

DirectoriesSEO
May 27, 20269 min read
What your domain rating is actually worth (rough dollar estimates by DR tier)

What Your Domain Rating Is Actually Worth

Domain RatingSEOBacklinks
May 27, 20264 min read
Why domain rating matters for organic growth (and why early-stage builders have the edge)

Why Domain Rating Matters for Organic Growth

Domain RatingSEOBacklinks
May 8, 20266 min read
What are backlinks? A simple guide for builders

What Are Backlinks? A Simple Guide for Builders

SEOBacklinks
Apr 15, 20263 min read
How to get your first 10 backlinks (simple plan)

How to Get Your First 10 Backlinks (Simple Plan)

SEOBacklinks
Apr 15, 20263 min read
How to get free SEO backlinks with your new indie build

How to Get Free SEO Backlinks with Your New Indie Build

BacklinksDirectoriesSEO
Apr 3, 20267 min read