Benjamin Huet
41 articles
How to Read Your First Backlink Report Without Vanity Metrics
Your first backlink report is noisy. Learn a simple workflow for young sites: prioritize referring domains, read dofollow share calmly, triage toxicity, and keep UR/DR in early-stage context instead of chasing vanity scores.
Benjamin Huet
Oct 12, 2026
5 min read
When Should Your Own Site Use Nofollow on Outbound Links?
You own the site, so you decide which outbound links get rel=nofollow. Use this guide for UGC, ads, widgets, and partner URLs - not for attributes on directory listings pointing at you.
Benjamin Huet
Oct 09, 2026
5 min read
What Is Ahrefs URL Rating (UR)? A Plain Guide
Ahrefs URL Rating measures page-level backlink strength, not your whole domain. Learn what UR means for a new site, how it differs from Domain Rating, and how to read it on a directory listing without chasing vanity scores.
Benjamin Huet
Oct 07, 2026
6 min read
Agency and Freelancer Sites: Directory Discovery Beyond SaaS
Agency and freelancer sites need directory discovery without SaaS copy. Frame services, show client proof, and use a booking CTA - not sign up free - so the right buyers click through.
Benjamin Huet
Oct 05, 2026
5 min read
List a Browser Extension Without Looking Like Spam
Store pages prove you ship real software. Directory listings help people discover it. Here is how to list a Chrome or Firefox extension on FindGreatSites without spammy copy, wrong categories, or store-page paste jobs.
Benjamin Huet
Oct 02, 2026
5 min read
How to Refresh a Stale Directory Listing After a Product Pivot
After a product pivot, refresh your directory title, description, and category in place. Keep the listing honest without spammy resubmits or leftover v1 copy that kills clicks.
Benjamin Huet
Sep 30, 2026
5 min read
Get Your Open-Source Project Found in Directories
List your open-source project in directories with a clear license, demo URL, honest category, and maintainer copy that does not sound like a SaaS ad.
Benjamin Huet
Sep 28, 2026
5 min read
Newsletter and Community Products: Where Listings Still Help
Newsletters and Discord communities do not always need directory listings - but when you want discovery beyond your graph plus a lasting backlink, the right category and copy still help. Here is how to decide and write the listing.
Benjamin Huet
Sep 25, 2026
5 min read
Same Product, Many Directories: Keep Listings Consistent
When you list the same product across directories, consistency beats copy-paste spam. Build one master listing, adapt lightly per audience, and keep URL and pricing in sync so browsers trust what they find.
Benjamin Huet
Sep 23, 2026
5 min read
How to Climb a Directory Leaderboard Without Buying Fake Engagement
Climb a directory leaderboard with listing quality, real referrals, and a steady cadence. Skip click farms and fake accounts. Here is a weekly checklist that keeps the climb legitimate.
Benjamin Huet
Sep 21, 2026
5 min read
Why Directory Submissions Get Rejected (and How to Fix Them)
Getting rejected by a directory is more informative than it feels. The four main causes - an incomplete site, thin listing copy, wrong category, and a broken submission URL - each have a specific fix. This guide walks through each one and gives you a pre-submission checklist to clear them before your next attempt.
Benjamin Huet
Sep 18, 2026
6 min read
Anchor Text for Directory Backlinks Without Looking Spammy
Getting anchor text right on directory backlinks protects your site from spam signals while still passing keyword relevance. This guide covers brand anchors, URL anchors, partial match strategies, and the exact-match patterns that trigger algorithmic flags.
Benjamin Huet
Sep 16, 2026
5 min read