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Directory Backlinks in 2026: What Reddit Says, and the 25 Directories That Still Pass Equity
r/SEO says directory backlinks are dead, r/SaaS says submit to 130. Both are half right. Here is the distinction, plus the 25 software directories whose product links carried no nofollow when we checked on 7 September 2026.
Do-Follow Backlinks: What They Are and 26 Free Sites That Still Pass Them (Checked 2026)
What a do-follow backlink is, how to check any link in ten seconds, and 26 directories and launch sites whose product links carried no nofollow when we checked on 7 September 2026, with DR and cost.
Startup Directories: 70+ Places to Submit Your Startup in 2026 (Free and Dofollow Flagged)
72 startup and SaaS directories with Ahrefs domain rating, free or paid status and a dofollow check we ran on 7 September 2026, grouped by what each one is good for.
Free vs Paid SaaS Directory Listings
Compare free and paid SaaS directory listings with a practical pre-payment test for backlinks, referral traffic, queue speed, and measurable ROI data.
How to Get Do-Follow Backlinks for a New SaaS
A practical, honest plan for earning your first do-follow backlinks as a SaaS founder, without buying links or spraying your URL across junk directories.
Why directree Makes Do-Follow Backlinks Free
Why directree gives verified founders a free do-follow backlink, how the badge earns it, and why paid plans never buy rank, votes, or editorial preference.
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What Is a Software Directory and Does It Still Work? [2026]
Software directories are still one of the best ways for SaaS founders to get found. Here's how they work, which ones matter, and where to start.