I created list of directories (1000) to create free backlinks

Name: I created list of directories (1000) to create free backlinks
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Author: eashish93

by eashish93·Mar 6, 2026·1 point·1 comment

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AI Analysis

●MidSolve My Problem

Handpicked directory list, but Indie Hackers, BetaList, and manual searching already solve this.

Strengths

•Tier-ranked curation saves startup founders hours vs. scattered manual research
•Search and category filters (Launch, AI Tools, Reviews) reduce noise effectively

Weaknesses

•No differentiation from free alternatives like indie hacker communities or spreadsheets
•Signal/noise problem unsolved: 1000 directories means many low-quality submissions dilute value

Post Description

I built this after spending too much time looking for places to submit a project online.

The directory currently has 1000+ sites, all intended to be free submission opportunities, with search and category tags for things like launch sites, AI directories, review sites, and communities.

I’d be interested in feedback, especially around signal vs noise and how to keep something like this genuinely useful.

https://kitful.ai/directories