Building in Public: The Ultimate Directory Submission Checklist

Building in public means sharing your journey. And what better way to share than launching on dozens of directories for the world to see?

The Checklist Approach

Instead of randomly submitting to directories, use this priority-based checklist:

Phase 1: Quick Wins (Day 1) Submit to easy directories that approve fast: - [ ] Vibe Coding List - [ ] AnonCrib - [ ] PeerPush - [ ] twelve.tools - [ ] Uneed

Phase 2: Build Credibility (Day 2-3) Submit to feedback and backlink directories: - [ ] BetaList - [ ] Peerlist - [ ] SaaSHub - [ ] AlternativeTo - [ ] Indie Hackers

Phase 3: Grow SEO (Week 1) Submit to high-DR directories for SEO: - [ ] Product Hunt - [ ] G2 - [ ] Futurepedia (if AI) - [ ] There's An AI For That (if AI)

Phase 4: Big Launch (Week 2) Polish and submit to high-visibility platforms: - [ ] Hacker News - [ ] Product Hunt (timed launch)

Tips for Building in Public

1. **Share each submission** as a post on X/Twitter
2. **Track your progress** publicly — people love seeing the numbers
3. **Celebrate milestones** — first backlink, first feedback, first user
4. **Help other builders** — engage in the communities you submit to

Use LaunchPanda to Track It All

LaunchPanda gives you a submission tracker, roadmap, and kit system built specifically for builders in public. Save your info once, submit everywhere, track everything.