Catherine Le Roux
42 articles
Articles by Catherine
Directory-Ready Site Checklist Before You Hit Submit
A 10-minute pre-submit checklist for directory listings: HTTPS, mobile clarity, title match, visible about or pricing, and no soft 404s before you hit submit.
Catherine Le Roux
Oct 14, 2026
Screenshots That Make Directory Listings Click
Directory buyers scan thumbnails first. Learn which screenshots earn clicks: clear UI, visible outcomes, thumbnail-safe crops, and the spammy image mistakes that kill trust.
Catherine Le Roux
Oct 12, 2026
Get Your Browser Extension Found in Web Directories
Chrome and Firefox stores handle installs. Web directories handle discovery. This guide covers store URL proofs, anti-spam copy, and how to list a browser extension in the right category.
Catherine Le Roux
Oct 09, 2026
Open-Source Tools: Directory Listings Buyers Actually Trust
What makes an open-source directory listing feel trustworthy: clear licence, live demo, public repo, honest free forever vs freemium wording, and the right category choice.
Catherine Le Roux
Oct 07, 2026
List a Portfolio or Personal Project Without Looking Like Spam
List a portfolio or personal project in directories without SaaS spam tone. Use honest copy, GitHub proof, case studies, and contact CTAs instead of fake free-trial language.
Catherine Le Roux
Oct 05, 2026
URL Rating vs Domain Rating When You Vet Directory Links
Domain Rating sells the directory. URL Rating describes the listing page. Use this 60-second UR vs DR checklist before you submit or celebrate a directory backlink.
Catherine Le Roux
Oct 02, 2026
How Many Directories Should You Submit To in Month One?
Month one is for a realistic directory cap, not a race to 50 submissions. Learn a quality-first priority order, a sustainable cadence, and clear stop signals so you build useful links without burning time.
Catherine Le Roux
Sep 30, 2026
Are Nofollow Directory Links Still Worth Submitting?
Nofollow directory links rarely pass PageRank, but some still bring discovery traffic. This guide helps you decide when to submit, when to skip, and how to verify the rel before you waste the slot.
Catherine Le Roux
Sep 28, 2026
App URL or Marketing Site: Which Link Goes in Directories?
Homepage, /app, docs, or waitlist: which URL belongs in a directory listing? Learn how buyer intent and SEO signals diverge, and how to pick a destination that converts without misleading reviewers.
Catherine Le Roux
Sep 25, 2026
What Is a Good Domain Rating for a Brand-New Site?
Fresh sites often sit at DR 0-20. Here are realistic Domain Rating ranges for new brands, what the score never predicts, and when a directory listing still helps your SEO plan.
Catherine Le Roux
Sep 23, 2026
Using Directory Coupons Without Wasting the Discount
A directory coupon is only useful at the right moment - first upgrade, confirmed renewal, or aligned product launch. This guide covers when to use a discount code and when holding it (or letting it expire) is the smarter move.
Catherine Le Roux
Sep 21, 2026
Featured vs Free Directory Listings: What You Actually Get
Free directory listings give you a dofollow backlink and basic visibility. Featured listings add placement, badges, and priority exposure. Here's an honest breakdown of what each tier actually delivers - and how to decide whether upgrading makes sense for your project.
Catherine Le Roux
Sep 18, 2026