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Directory submission service vs DIY software
DIY submission tools hand you a list and a browser extension — you still fill out every form, write every description, and handle every rejection. A done-for-you service does the work for you, by hand. Here's how they actually compare.
| DIY softwareYou do the submitting | BacklinkBot (done-for-you)We submit by hand | |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | You — every form, by hand | Our team — every form, by hand |
| Time you spend | 15–20+ hours | ~2 minutes (one intake form) |
| Submission quality | Same generic blurb everywhere | Tailored to each directory's rules |
| Rejection handling | Your problem | We retry and track until live |
| Proof report | Build your own spreadsheet | Full report with live proof links |
| Cost | Monthly subscription | One-time, from $99 |
The verdict
If you have a free weekend and enjoy form-filling, DIY software works. If you'd rather ship product and get a clean report of live, indexed backlinks, done-for-you is the faster path.
DIY software BacklinkBot (done-for-you)
Let us do the submitting
We submit your product to 100+ directories by hand and send you the full report. One-time fee from $99.
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