200+ Startup Directory Submissions: DR Up 9 Points, 60% Were Total Fakes
Three months, five sites, 200+ submissions. DR jumped 9 points—but most directories were ghosts. Here's what didn't suck.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Prioritize DR 50+ directories and profiles like Crunchbase for real ROI.
- 60% of 'free' directories are dead, paid, or broken—spreadsheet everything.
- Combine with blog comments and badges; directories alone won't hit DR 50.
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