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Why Building a Startup Directory Is Still a Profitable Idea The internet has become a breeding ground for new innovations, tools, and platforms, with thousands of startups making their debut every month. Platforms like Product Hunt provide these startups with initial visibility, but where do they go from there? This is where startup directories step […]

Why Proactive Outreach is Key to Real Directory Growth In today’s digital landscape, building and scaling a successful directory isn’t just about creating a well-designed website and waiting for submissions to roll in. Real directory growth demands strategic and proactive efforts, especially in competitive niches. One of the most impactful strategies for directory owners is […]

Starting as a Side Project? Here’s How to Scale Your Directory into a Thriving Business with NurturingMail Many online entrepreneurs and indie hackers start directories as a side project — often out of passion or curiosity. Whether it’s curating niche SaaS tools, AI products, Chrome extensions, or creator resources, directories are valuable assets for both […]

Why Filling Your Directory Weekly with Startups Matters Keeping an active and thriving startup directory depends on consistently adding relevant, high-quality submissions. Whether you’re running a niche marketplace, startup listing platform, or a growing SaaS tool directory, continuously updating your directory with fresh startups is vital for SEO, community engagement, and overall platform authority. Startups, […]

Why Smart Directory Owners Are Moving to Cold Email Automation As the digital landscape continues to evolve, directory owners need smarter, faster ways to grow. Whether you’re running a niche product directory, a startup showcase, or a curated SaaS list, your growth hinges on visibility and volume. But here’s the catch — manually reaching out […]

Why Personalized Cold Emails Are the Secret Growth Hack for Curated Platforms If you’re managing or launching a curated platform—like a niche directory—growth can feel like pushing a boulder uphill. You put in the work, but still, getting consistent submissions, increasing visibility, and seeing revenue grow can drain both time and energy. What if there […]

The New Way to Monetize Directories Without Affiliate Links For years, traditional affiliate marketing has been the go-to strategy for directory owners looking to generate income. But affiliate links come with their own pitfalls—commission rates fluctuate, programs get shut down, links break, and user trust can be compromised. In today’s digital landscape, a new, sustainable […]

Why Niche Directories Need More Than Just SEO to Grow In the digital age, niche directories have carved out valuable spaces on the internet — from listing SaaS tools and AI startups to promoting Chrome extensions or local freelancers. They serve as curated platforms that connect the right audiences with relevant resources. While many directory […]

Why Automating Outreach Is the Next Big Growth Hack for Directory Owners Let’s face it—running a directory site is not just about curating listings. It’s a game of visibility, credibility, growth, and above all, efficiency. As a directory owner or solopreneur, you might spend countless hours hunting for new startups to feature, manually writing emails, […]

Unlocking Daily Startup Submissions for Directory Owners If you run an online directory, you know the value of consistent, high-quality startup submissions. Whether you focus on SaaS platforms, AI tools, developer utilities, or fresh Chrome extensions, the key challenge remains: how to get new startups to list with you every single day. Most directories rely […]

Why Every Product Hunt Launch is a Hidden Growth Opportunity Product Hunt is a goldmine of innovation. Every single day, over 50 new startups, tools, and products debut on the platform — each launched by ambitious founders looking for traction, visibility, and users. If you’re running a niche directory, SaaS discovery platform, or startup blog, […]

Why Founders Love Responding to Personalized Cold Emails Cold emails often get a bad rap, mostly because so many of them feel… well, cold. They’re generic, impersonal, and clearly mass-sent. But there’s a huge difference between spammy outreach and thoughtful, personalized cold emails—especially when they land at the right time. As it turns out, startup […]