SubmitWell is a professional, manual startup directory submission service designed to help digital products, SaaS startups, web applications, online tools, and mobile apps gain visibility and improve their search engine optimization (SEO). The core offering involves manually submitting your startup to a curated list of high-authority directories, ensuring quality backlinks and increased exposure without the use of bots or automation.
The service is structured around three main packages:
- Starter ($35): Submits to 50 high-authority directories, guaranteeing a Domain Rating (DR) increase from 0 to 15+. Includes a complete detailed report and 6-7 day professional delivery.
- Growth ($59): The most popular option, submitting to 100 premium directories, with a guaranteed DR increase from 0 to 20+. Also includes a detailed report and 6-7 day delivery.
- Pro ($99): The complete package for maximum impact, submitting to 200 elite directories, guaranteeing a DR increase from 0 to 30+. Comes with priority email support, a detailed report, and 6-7 day delivery.
All packages include 100% manual submissions, email support (priority for Pro), and a 30-day money-back guarantee, emphasizing a risk-free start and transparent service.
A key feature of SubmitWell is its commitment to manual submissions, which ensures higher quality, better categorization, and improved acceptance rates compared to automated services. Upon completion, clients receive a comprehensive report detailing submission URLs, screenshots, and credentials used, allowing for verification and future management of listings.
Beyond the submission service, SubmitWell also offers a free Domain Rating checker, powered by Ahrefs, enabling users to assess their website's authority before embarking on backlink building efforts. This tool provides instant results and is 100% free to use.
For founders who prefer a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach, SubmitWell provides access to its premium directory database. Users can purchase lists of 50 or 100 curated high-authority directories, complete with website names, URLs, and Domain Ratings for each. These lists are delivered instantly in a clean CSV format, with directory DR ranging from 25 to 95. The DIY option is priced at $15 for 50 directories and $25 for 100 directories, offering a cost-effective way for founders to manage their own submissions, though it's noted that manual DIY can take 15-20 hours of work.
SubmitWell targets a broad range of founders, including indie hackers, SaaS founders, bootstrapped teams, and first-time founders, providing resources and guides on topics like SEO, backlinks, and increasing domain rating. The service aims to be an honest alternative in the market, offering transparent, fairly priced directory submission with verifiable proof of work. The 30-day money-back guarantee underscores their confidence in delivering quality manual submissions.
