The Time-Saved Calculator shows how many hours you save by outsourcing directory submissions instead of doing them yourself.
How to Use It
- Enter the number of submissions you're considering (e.g., 100, 200, or 300 directories).
- See the estimated hours saved by having those submissions done for you instead of doing them manually.
- Use that number to weigh against the cost of a done-for-you service.
When to Use It
- Quick gut-check before committing — if you're on the fence about DIY vs. done-for-you, this gives you a fast time estimate without needing to fill in cost details.
- Explaining the trade-off to others — a simple hours-saved number is an easy thing to share with a co-founder or team when discussing where to spend limited time.
- Planning your own calendar — if you decide to DIY, this helps you realistically block the hours needed rather than underestimating.
What It Doesn't Do
This is a time estimate based on typical per-directory research and submission time — actual time varies by how thorough you are and how complex specific directories' submission processes are.
Where to Go Next
For the dollar-cost side of this same comparison, see our Submission Cost Calculator, or go straight to done-for-you plans and pricing if the time savings alone make the case.