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Short, practical guides for founders on getting found, writing a clear pitch, launching, and marketing on no budget.
20 places to submit your startup
The usual launch sites, directories and communities, and which are free, which have a queue, and which are paid. Checked October 2026.
Why SEO matters for startups
Why search engine optimization matters for a new startup, what to do first for free, and what results to realistically expect.
How to write a one-line startup pitch
A simple formula for a clear one-line startup pitch, with good and bad examples and the mistakes to avoid.
Where to launch your startup
A practical launch checklist and a list of places to share your startup for free, before, during, and after launch day.
Why domain rating matters
What domain rating (DR) and domain authority (DA) are, why they matter for a new startup, what Google actually uses, and how to raise yours honestly.
Why sharing your startup link matters
Why publicly sharing your startup link is the cheapest way to get found by customers, search engines and AI assistants, and how to do it well.
How to get your first 100 users
A practical, no-budget plan for getting a new startup's first 100 real users — what actually works before you have a marketing budget.
Product Hunt launch checklist
A practical Product Hunt launch checklist: what to prepare before launch day, what to do during it, and common mistakes that sink a first launch.
Nofollow vs dofollow links explained
What nofollow and dofollow links actually mean, why most directories use nofollow, and how much either one really matters for a new startup's SEO.
How to choose a startup name and domain
A practical framework for picking a startup name and domain: what actually matters for SEO and memorability, and what to stop worrying about.
Free startup marketing ideas
A working list of free startup marketing channels and tactics for founders with no budget — what to try first and what to skip.