Frequently Asked Questions
Everything founders need to know before buying.
What is SubmitWell?+
SubmitWell is a manual startup directory submission service for SaaS, AI tools, web apps, mobile apps, and other digital products. We submit your product to relevant directories and deliver submission links and screenshot proof.
How can a startup directory submission service help improve my startup’s online visibility?+
Relevant directory profiles give potential customers more places to discover and learn about your product. They can create referral opportunities and backlinks, while consistent product details help people recognize your brand across platforms.
How many directory submissions are included in each plan?+
Starter includes 50 directory submissions, Growth includes 100, and Pro includes 200. These numbers describe the submissions we complete, not a guaranteed number of approved or published listings. Each directory decides whether and when to publish your product.
What types of businesses is this service designed for?+
Our service is designed for digital products, SaaS startups, AI tools, web applications, mobile apps, and other technology products. Local service businesses and personal portfolios may not be a good fit for our directory network.
Can directory submissions help my SEO?+
Relevant directory listings may create backlink opportunities, referral traffic, and additional discovery paths. Their SEO value depends on the directory, the listing, and your wider website strategy. Submitting to a directory does not guarantee rankings, traffic, or a DR increase from that listing. Any package-specific Domain Rating commitment is covered separately by our published refund policy. Read our refund policy.
Do you use bots to submit?+
No. Our team handles directory submissions manually, including product details, category selection, and the verification steps required by each platform.
What is the step-by-step process?+
Choose a submission plan, complete the onboarding form with your startup details, and let our team select relevant directories and submit your product by hand. You then receive a report with directory details, submission links, and screenshots.
Will my directory listings include dofollow backlinks?+
Link attributes depend on each directory. A listing may use a followed link, a nofollow link, a sponsored link, or no direct website link. We do not promise a fixed percentage of dofollow backlinks. Relevant profiles can still provide product visibility and referral opportunities.
How long do submissions and directory approvals take?+
Our submission work and report are delivered within 6–7 business days from payment confirmation. Publication is separate: each directory follows its own review schedule, which can take days, weeks, or longer. A submitted listing may still be pending review when your report arrives.
What happens if a directory rejects my submission?+
Each directory makes its own editorial decision, so acceptance is not guaranteed. Contact [email protected] to discuss whether a correction, retry, or alternative directory is appropriate. A rejection or delayed approval alone does not qualify for a refund. If we fail to deliver the promised submission work or service standards, you can request a refund within 30 days of purchase under our refund policy. Read our refund policy.
Will I receive a submission report?+
Yes. You receive a shareable online report with a CSV download, directory names and URLs, submission links, and screenshot proof where available, within our 6–7 business day delivery window. The report documents submission work; it is not a live tracker of pending, approved, and published listings. A submission link or screenshot is not confirmation that a directory has approved or published the listing.
How do you choose directories relevant to my business?+
We consider your product category, niche, intended audience, and each directory’s submission and editorial requirements. Geography is considered where relevant. The aim is to select platforms suited to your product, rather than submit the same directory mix for every startup.
What information do you need to get started?+
The onboarding form collects your startup or product name, website URL, product description, category, logo, screenshots, and contact information. Individual directories may require additional product or business details to complete their forms.
Is the price a one-time payment? Are there additional fees?+
Yes. Starter is $39, Growth is $69, and Pro is $119 as a one-time payment for our submission service, with no recurring SubmitWell service charge. Separate paid-directory fees, premium placement, and optional platform upgrades are not included in the package price and are set by those platforms.
Can I edit or remove listings later?+
Usually, where the directory allows it. We provide the Gmail credentials used for your submissions so you can access and manage listings. Editing and removal options depend on each platform’s rules.