The Ultimate Checklist Before Submitting Your Website to Directories

You spent 30 minutes filling out a submission form, hit "Submit", and... never heard back. Most directory submissions are rejected not because the site is bad, but because the submission was lazy.

Editors want high-quality data. Give it to them.

The Pre-Submission Checklist

1. [ ] The "Homepage" Test

Does your submitted URL go to a clean homepage?

• Fail: site.com/landing-page-v3
• Pass: site.com

2. [ ] broken Link Check

Click your own link. Is it HTTPS? Does it load in under 3 seconds? Editors won't wait for a slow site.

3. [ ] The Tagline (Title)

Keep it short (under 60 chars).

• Bad: "We are the best company for doing marketing things."
• Good: "AI-Powered Marketing Automation for Agencies."

4. [ ] The Description (Unique!)

Do not copy-paste. Google hates duplicate content. Rewrite your description slightly for every single directory.

• Tip: Focus on features for Directory A, and benefits for Directory B.

5. [ ] High-Res Screenshots

Upload a crisp 1920x1080 screenshot of your dashboard or hero section. Blurry images = automatic rejection.

6. [ ] Social Proof

If the form asks for social links, include them. An active Twitter account proves you are a real business.

7. [ ] Contact Info

Have a "Contact" or "About" page visible on your site. Directories want to know there is a human behind the domain.

8. [ ] Category Accuracy

Don't pick "Business" if you are a "Crypto" tool just to get more views. You will be removed. Be specific.

9. [ ] Check Keywords

Include 1-2 target keywords in your description naturally. Don't stuff them.

10. [ ] The Reciprocal Link (Optional)

Some small directories ask for a link back. Only do this if they are high quality. TapJoin does NOT require a link back.

Summary

Treat your submission like a sales pitch. The better it looks, the more clicks it gets. Ready? Submit your verified site here.