JobBoardly 60+ Directory Submissions Case Study

Directory submissions remain one of the most effective strategies for building quality SEO backlinks and improving online visibility. When Nelson, CEO of Job Boardly, decided to scale his platform's presence across startup directories, he chose to work with our directory submission service rather than handling the process internally. This case study shows the results of that partnership.

About Job Boardly

JobBoardly is a software platform that allows entrepreneurs and businesses to create their own job boards. Like many successful SaaS companies, they know that strong SEO and online visibility are key to staying competitive.

The Challenge: Manual Directory Submissions

For any online business, getting listed in various directories is crucial for SEO, brand awareness, and driving traffic. However, the process of identifying relevant directories, filling out submission forms, and tracking progress can be incredibly time-consuming and tedious.

Nelson and his team at JobBoardly were determined to expand their presence across startup directories to strengthen SEO and visibility. However, they quickly realized that each submission was far more involved than it might seem at first glance.

Every directory has its own unique requirements: from creating individual user accounts, adjusting description lengths, and formatting images, to filling out submission forms that often look completely different from one another. Each listing takes careful attention to detail to ensure consistency and approval.

When multiplied across dozens of startup directories, this process becomes a significant operational task, requiring many hours of focused effort that could otherwise be spent on core product development and growth initiatives.

Why Directory Submissions Matter for SaaS Marketing

Launch directories serve multiple purposes in a comprehensive SaaS marketing strategy:

• SEO Backlinks: Many directories provide dofollow links from high-DR (domain rating) domains, which pass valuable link equity to your website and help improve search engine rankings.
• Online Visibility: Being listed on curated startup directories increases your chances of being discovered by founders, indie hackers, developers, and startup builders who actively use these platforms to find new tools.
• Long-Term Value: Unlike paid advertising, directory listings continue to drive traffic and provide SEO benefits long after the initial submission.
• Product Hunt Alternatives: While Product Hunt is popular for product launches, maintaining presence across multiple launch platforms provides sustained visibility beyond a single launch day.

The Solution: LaunchDirectories Submission Service

Seeking a more efficient way to manage the directory submission process, Nelson decided to partner with LaunchDirectories.com. The goal wasn’t just to save time it was to ensure Job Boardly’s listings were consistent, optimized, and submitted to the highest-quality directories.

Our Directory Submission Service

LaunchDirectories is primarily a curated database of startup and product directories (launch platforms) where you can submit your product, SaaS, or startup. We offer a "done-for-you" submission service where we submit your product to 30+, 60+, or 100+ directories on your behalf.

What sets our service apart:

• Curated Directory Database: We maintain an up-to-date list of legitimate startup directories, filtering out low-quality platforms to focus on those that deliver real SEO value and traffic.
• High-DR Backlinks: Many of the directories in our database provide dofollow links from high-DR domains, directly contributing to your domain authority and search rankings.
• Real Traffic from Relevant Audiences: Our directories drive traffic from founders, indie hackers, developers, and startup builders - people actively looking for SaaS solutions.
• Professional Execution: Our team handles every aspect of the submission process, from account creation to form completion to follow-up.
• Comprehensive Reporting: We provide detailed documentation showing exactly where your product has been submitted and listed.