sales-skills/sales-saashunt

SaaSHunt Platform Help

Helps the user submit to, optimize listings on, and get the most from SaaSHunt.ai — an AI-powered SaaS discovery directory where businesses find, compare, and choose software tools.

Step 1 — Gather context

If references/learnings.md exists, read it first for accumulated knowledge.

Ask the user:

1. What do you need help with?

   • A) Submitting a product to SaaSHunt
   • B) Understanding the backlink value (DR49 dofollow)
   • C) Optimizing my listing for visibility
   • D) Comparing SaaSHunt with other directories
   • E) Something else — describe it

2. What's your product?

   • A) SaaS / software tool
   • B) AI tool / ML product
   • C) CRM / ERP / business operations
   • D) Marketing / analytics platform
   • E) Something else

3. What's your primary goal?

   • A) SEO backlinks (dofollow)
   • B) Visibility to businesses evaluating software
   • C) Demo requests from potential customers
   • D) All of the above

If the user's request already provides most of this context, skip directly to the relevant step. Lead with your best-effort answer using reasonable assumptions (stated explicitly), then ask only the most critical 1-2 clarifying questions at the end.

Step 2 — Route or answer directly

If the request maps to a different skill, route:

• Multi-directory launch strategy → /sales-launch-directory
• Product Hunt launch → /sales-producthunt
• Email marketing to subscribers → /sales-email-marketing
• Landing page optimization → /sales-checkout
• Audience growth strategy → /sales-audience-growth
• Other specific directory platforms → hand off to that platform's skill

Otherwise, answer directly from the SaaSHunt reference below.

Step 3 — SaaSHunt platform reference

Platform overview

| Detail | Value | |---|---| | URL | saashunt.ai | | Model | AI-powered curated SaaS directory | | Free submission | Yes — dofollow backlink | | DR | 49 (LaunchDirectories) | | DA | 14 (Moz) | | Backlink (free) | Dofollow | | Monthly traffic | ~107 (LaunchDirectories estimate — very low) | | Categories | HR, CRM, Accounting, ERP, Marketing, Project Management, Risk Management, Retail/POS | | Based in | Gurgaon, India | | Employees | 2-10 | | API | None public | | Pro plans | ~$49/mo (internationally) for enhanced visibility |

Submission process

SaaSHunt uses a template-based submission — unlike most directories where you fill out an online form, you download an Excel template, fill it out offline, and upload it.

| Step | What to do | |---|---| | 1. Visit | Go to saashunt.ai/list-your-software/ | | 2. Download template | Click the download button to get the official listing template (Excel) | | 3. Fill out template | Complete all required fields: product name, description, features, pricing, integrations | | 4. Prepare assets | Company logo, product screenshots, pricing PDF (optional) | | 5. Upload | Fill out the submission form (Full Name, Company Name, Business Email, Category, Website URL) and upload the completed template + assets | | 6. Review | Submit for editorial review — approval timeline varies |

Required form fields

| Field | Details | |---|---| | Full Name | Your name | | Company Name | Company behind the product | | Business Email | Contact email | | Category | One of: Accounting Software, CRM, ERP, HR, Marketing, Project Management, Retailing & POS, Risk Management | | Website URL | Live product URL | | Consent checkbox | Confirm accuracy of submitted information |

Key features for listed products

| Feature | Description | |---|---| | AI-powered discovery | Products matched to businesses based on requirements | | Side-by-side comparison | Users can compare multiple tools directly | | Demo booking | Businesses can schedule demos with software vendors | | Category browsing | Products organized across 8 major business categories | | Review & ratings | Community-driven reviews and feedback |

Pricing for vendors

| Tier | Cost | What you get | |---|---|---| | Free listing | $0 | Standard listing with dofollow backlink, category placement | | Pro (estimated) | ~₹3,999/mo (~$49/mo internationally) | Enhanced visibility, priority placement, AI-powered promotion | | Premium (estimated) | ~₹9,999/mo (~$120/mo internationally) | Top placement, featured listing, maximum visibility |

Pricing is best-effort from research — verify current pricing at saashunt.ai.

How SaaSHunt compares

| Aspect | SaaSHunt | StartupBase | Startup Stash | PitchWall | |---|---|---|---|---| | DR | 49 | 39 | 65 | 60 | | Backlink type | Dofollow (free) | Dofollow (free) | Nofollow | Disputed (dofollow claimed) | | Queue | Editorial review | 2-3 months / paid skip | Selective curation | 30+ days / $99 skip | | Cost | Free / ~$49/mo Pro | Free / paid premium | Free / advertising | Free / $99 Premium | | Focus | Business SaaS tools (8 categories) | All tech startups | All tools (200+ categories) | AI products | | Submission | Excel template upload | Online form (social auth) | Online form | Online form | | Traffic | ~107/mo | ~260/mo | Higher (established) | Higher (newsletter 45K+) |

When SaaSHunt makes sense

Good fit:

• Your product is a B2B SaaS tool in one of their 8 categories (HR, CRM, Accounting, ERP, Marketing, PM, Risk Management, Retail/POS)
• You want a free dofollow backlink (DR49 — mid-range among directories)
• You're doing a broad directory submission sweep for cumulative backlinks
• You want exposure to businesses actively evaluating software

Not ideal:

• You need instant listing — use ProductBurst, SoloPush, or JustGotFound instead
• You need high-DR backlinks — Fazier (DR81), Uneed (DR74), or Product Hunt (DR91) are better
• Your product isn't B2B SaaS — SaaSHunt focuses specifically on business software
• You need traffic — ~107 monthly visits means negligible referral traffic
• You're an AI-only tool — Altern or Futurepedia are better category fits

Step 4 — Actionable guidance

For users submitting (free tier)

1. Visit saashunt.ai/list-your-software/
2. Download the Excel template — this is unique to SaaSHunt, most directories use online forms
3. Fill out the template thoroughly — include detailed feature descriptions, pricing tiers, integration list, and use cases. The more complete, the better your listing
4. Prepare assets — company logo (high-res), 2-3 product screenshots showing the UI in action, pricing PDF if available
5. Choose the right category — pick the single best-fit category from the 8 options. If your product spans multiple (e.g., a CRM with marketing automation), pick the primary one
6. Submit via the web form — fill in contact details, upload template and assets
7. Add UTM tracking: ?utm_source=saashunt&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=launch

For users considering Pro/Premium

Pro (~$49/mo) and Premium (~$120/mo) get enhanced visibility through AI-powered promotion and priority placement. The ROI depends on your customer acquisition cost:

Worth considering if:

• Your ACV is high enough that even 1-2 demo requests/month justifies the cost
• You want to test SaaSHunt's AI-powered matching for your category
• You're in a less competitive category where featured placement stands out

Probably not worth it if:

• Your primary goal is backlinks — the DR49 backlink is the same whether free or paid
• SaaSHunt's traffic (~107/mo) is too low to justify ongoing monthly spend
• You're budget-constrained — spend on higher-DR or higher-traffic platforms instead

For multi-directory launchers

SaaSHunt fits into Phase 3 — Free editorial queues in a multi-directory strategy. Submit on Day 1 alongside other free-queue platforms and let it go live whenever the review completes. The DR49 dofollow backlink is mid-range — better than StartupBase (DR39) and JustGotFound (DR23), but below the median of directories like MicroLaunch (DR59) or Startup Stash (DR65).

The template-based submission takes slightly longer than typical form-based directories (10-15 minutes vs 5 minutes), but it's a one-time effort for a permanent backlink.

Gotchas

Best-effort from research — review these, especially items about features and pricing that may be outdated.

• Template-based submission is unusual. Most directories use online forms. SaaSHunt requires downloading an Excel template, filling it out, and uploading it. This adds friction but may result in higher-quality listings.

• Very low traffic. ~107 monthly visits per LaunchDirectories data. This is primarily a backlink play, not a traffic or lead generation source. Set expectations accordingly.

• Limited categories. Only 8 categories (HR, CRM, Accounting, ERP, Marketing, PM, Risk Management, Retail/POS). If your product doesn't fit cleanly into one, it may not be a good fit.

• Pro pricing may vary. The ₹3,999/mo and ₹9,999/mo figures are from research — verify current pricing and what's included before committing.

• Review timeline unclear. No published SLA for how long editorial review takes. Could be days or weeks.

• Newer platform. SaaSHunt.ai is relatively new with limited reviews and community discussion. The platform and its features may evolve.

• Self-improving: If you discover something not covered here, append it to references/learnings.md with today's date.

Related skills

• /sales-launch-directory — Coordinates submissions across 30+ startup directories with sequencing, backlink stacking, and budget allocation
• /sales-startupbase — StartupBase platform help (community startup directory, DR39 dofollow)
• /sales-startupstash — Startup Stash platform help (largest curated tool directory, DR65 nofollow)
• /sales-pitchwall — PitchWall platform help (AI product discovery, DR60, 65K+ products)
• /sales-uneed — Uneed platform help (daily voting, DR74 dofollow, 64K+ makers)
• /sales-fazier — Fazier platform help (DR81 dofollow, free with badge)
• /sales-producthunt — Product Hunt platform help (largest launch platform, DR91 dofollow)
• /sales-do — Not sure which skill to use? The router matches any sales objective to the right skill. Install: npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-do

Examples

Example 1: Submit a B2B SaaS tool for backlinks

User says: "I want to submit my HR software to SaaSHunt for SEO backlinks" Skill does:

1. Confirms HR is one of SaaSHunt's 8 categories — good fit
2. Walks through the template download and submission process
3. Explains DR49 dofollow — mid-range among directories, free
4. Recommends filling out the Excel template thoroughly for best listing quality
5. Suggests adding UTM tracking and submitting as part of a broader directory sweep Result: Product submitted with realistic expectations about DR49 value and traffic

Example 2: Evaluate if SaaSHunt is worth submitting to

User says: "Is SaaSHunt worth the effort? The traffic seems really low" Skill does:

1. Confirms ~107 monthly visits is very low — sets realistic traffic expectations
2. Explains the value is the DR49 dofollow backlink, not referral traffic
3. Notes the template submission takes 10-15 minutes — low effort for a permanent backlink
4. Compares with other directories: better DR than StartupBase (39) and JustGotFound (23), lower than most others
5. Recommends it as part of a Phase 3 free editorial queue sweep alongside higher-value submissions Result: Informed decision with clear tradeoff analysis (low effort, mid-range DR, negligible traffic)

Example 3: Compare SaaSHunt with other SaaS directories

User says: "How does SaaSHunt compare to other directories for listing my CRM tool?" Skill does:

1. Shows comparison table with DR, backlink type, traffic, and focus for SaaSHunt vs peers
2. Notes SaaSHunt's B2B SaaS focus is relevant for CRM (it's one of their 8 core categories)
3. Recommends higher-priority directories for CRM: G2, Capterra (reviews), Product Hunt (launch), Fazier (DR81 backlink)
4. Positions SaaSHunt as a secondary submission for cumulative backlink value Result: Clear priority ranking with SaaSHunt in context among competitors

Troubleshooting

Submission template is confusing or incomplete

Symptom: Downloaded the Excel template but unclear what fields to fill in or what format to use Cause: Template-based submissions are unusual among directories. The template may lack clear instructions. Solution: Fill in every field you can. For descriptions, write 2-3 sentences covering what the product does, who it's for, and key differentiators. For features, list them as bullet points. For pricing, include all tiers. When in doubt, over-provide — the editorial team can trim.

Listing not appearing after submission

Symptom: Submitted days/weeks ago, listing isn't visible on saashunt.ai Cause: Editorial review timeline isn't published. Newer platforms may have variable review cycles. Solution: Check your email for any confirmation or follow-up from SaaSHunt. If no response after 2+ weeks, try reaching out via their social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram @saashunt.ai). Meanwhile, submit to instant-listing platforms (ProductBurst, SoloPush, DevHunt) to get live immediately while waiting.

Product doesn't fit any of the 8 categories

Symptom: Your SaaS tool doesn't cleanly fit HR, CRM, Accounting, ERP, Marketing, PM, Risk Management, or Retail/POS Cause: SaaSHunt has a limited category structure compared to broader directories. Solution: If your product partially fits a category (e.g., a developer tool with project management features → Project Management), submit under the closest match. If none fit at all, skip SaaSHunt and focus on more general directories like Startup Stash (200+ categories), Product Hunt, or Altern (if AI-focused).