sales-skills/sales-tinylaunch
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TinyLaunch platform help — weekly product launch platform for indie makers (Product Hunt alternative). Covers free submission (DR60-71 dofollow backlink for Top 3), $39 premium launch (skip queue, guaranteed dofollow backlink), weekly badge system, newsletter sponsorship ($50/issue to ~11,000 subscribers), featured spot placement ($15-$30/week), submission service (50-100 directories), and feedback/review services. Use when your product isn't getting noticed by indie makers, you want a high-DR backlink but aren't sure if TinyLaunch is worth it, you're torn between free and premium launch on TinyLaunch, or you're wondering how TinyLaunch stacks up against other directories. Do NOT use for multi-directory launch strategy (use /sales-launch-directory). Do NOT use for Product Hunt launches (use /product-hunt-launch).
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SKILL.md
- name:
- sales-tinylaunch
- description:
- TinyLaunch platform help — weekly product launch platform for indie makers (Product Hunt alternative). Covers free submission (DR60-71 dofollow backlink for Top 3), $39 premium launch (skip queue, guaranteed dofollow backlink), weekly badge system, newsletter sponsorship ($50/issue to ~11,000 subscribers), featured spot placement ($15-$30/week), submission service (50-100 directories), and feedback/review services. Use when your product isn't getting noticed by indie makers, you want a high-DR backlink but aren't sure if TinyLaunch is worth it, you're torn between free and premium launch on TinyLaunch, or you're wondering how TinyLaunch stacks up against other directories. Do NOT use for multi-directory launch strategy (use /sales-launch-directory). Do NOT use for Product Hunt launches (use /product-hunt-launch).
- argument-hint:
- [describe what you need help with on TinyLaunch]
- license:
- MIT
- version:
- 1.0.0
- tags:
- [sales, product-launch, startup, directory, platform]
TinyLaunch Platform Help
Helps the user submit to, optimize listings on, and get the most from TinyLaunch — a weekly product launch platform for indie makers and early-stage startups.
Step 1 — Gather context
If references/learnings.md exists, read it first for accumulated knowledge.
Ask the user:
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What do you need help with?
- A) Submitting a product to TinyLaunch
- B) Understanding the backlink value (DR60-71 dofollow)
- C) Choosing between free and premium launch ($39)
- D) Comparing TinyLaunch with other directories
- E) Newsletter sponsorship or featured placement
- F) Something else — describe it
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What's your product?
- A) SaaS / software tool
- B) Browser extension
- C) Digital product / productized service
- D) Mobile app
- E) Something else
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What's your primary goal?
- A) SEO backlinks (dofollow)
- B) Newsletter exposure (~11,000 subscribers)
- C) Community visibility and social proof
- 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 TinyLaunch reference below.
Step 3 — TinyLaunch platform reference
Read references/platform-guide.md for detailed module documentation, pricing, integrations, and data model.
You no longer need the platform guide details — focus on the user's specific situation.
Step 4 — Actionable guidance
For users submitting (free tier)
- Create an account at tinylaunch.com
- Prepare: clear product name, problem-focused tagline, screenshots, working product URL
- Add UTM tracking:
?utm_source=tinylaunch&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=launch - Aim for Top 3 — only Top 3 get the dofollow backlink on free tier. Promote your launch on X/Twitter, especially within the indie maker community where TinyLaunch has strong presence
- Embed the badge properly — the dofollow backlink requires your badge to link back to TinyLaunch's homepage
- Submit early in the week — weekly batches mean timing affects competition level
Note: DR60-71 dofollow is among the highest free directory backlinks available. If you can't make Top 3, the $39 Premium is still excellent value compared to alternatives.
For users considering Premium ($39)
The $39 premium launch is competitive value:
- Guaranteed dofollow backlink from a DR60-71 domain
- Skip the queue — launch sooner
- Showcased between 3rd and 4th place — prominent visibility
Compare with alternatives:
- Open Launch Premium ($12) — DR65 dofollow, cheaper but different audience
- OpenHunts Premium ($9.90) — DR50 dofollow, cheapest guaranteed
- DevHunt Featured ($49) — DR57-62 dofollow, developer tools only
- Super Launch ($49/mo) — DR59 dofollow, recurring cost
At $39 for a DR60-71 dofollow, TinyLaunch Premium offers strong DR-per-dollar value.
For newsletter sponsorship ($50)
The newsletter reaches ~11,000 subscribers with a 33% open rate (~3,600 opens per issue). At $50/issue:
- CPM: ~$4.55 per 1,000 subscribers — very affordable
- Open-rate adjusted CPM: ~$13.89 per 1,000 opens — still cheap
- Compare with Tiny Startups newsletter (17,500+ subscribers, sponsorship pricing not public)
Best for: products targeting indie makers and early-stage founders.
For multi-directory launchers
TinyLaunch fits into Phase 2 — Paid fast-track at $39 for a guaranteed DR60-71 dofollow backlink. For the free tier, it's Phase 3 — Free editorial queues since it uses weekly launch batches. The high DR makes it one of the most valuable backlinks available from a directory, rivaling Open Launch (DR65) and surpassing MicroLaunch (DR59).
Gotchas
Best-effort from research — review these, especially items about features and pricing that may change.
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Free backlinks are conditional. Only Top 3 weekly launches get the dofollow backlink on free tier. If you don't make Top 3, you get no backlink (unlike platforms where every submission gets a backlink).
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Badge linking requirement. The dofollow backlink requires your Top 3 badge to embed a link back to TinyLaunch's homepage. If you remove or modify the badge link, you may lose the backlink.
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DR varies significantly by source. LaunchDirectories reports DR71, other sources report DR60. Treat it as "high 60s to low 70s" — either way, it's among the strongest directory backlinks.
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Weekly cadence means waiting. Unlike instant-listing platforms, you'll wait for the next weekly launch window. Premium ($39) skips the queue but still launches in a batch.
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Organic traffic is very modest. ~87/mo per LaunchDirectories (likely undercounted but still small). The real value is the high-DR backlink and newsletter reach, not referral traffic.
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Premium placement is between 3rd and 4th. The $39 premium doesn't guarantee Top 3 ranking — it places you between 3rd and 4th with a guaranteed backlink regardless of votes.
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Submission service is a separate business. The $179/$279 directory submission service is offered by TinyLaunch but submits to other directories, not TinyLaunch itself.
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Self-improving: If you discover something not covered here, append it to
references/learnings.mdwith today's date.
Related skills
/sales-launch-directory— Coordinates submissions across 10+ startup directories with sequencing, backlink stacking, and budget allocation/sales-openlaunch— Open Launch platform help (open-source PH alternative, DR65 backlinks)/sales-openhunts— OpenHunts platform help (weekly launch cycle, DR50 backlinks)/sales-tinystartups— Tiny Startups platform help (curated directory + newsletter, DR50 dofollow)/sales-devhunt— DevHunt platform help (developer tool launch, DR57-62 dofollow)/sales-microlaunch— MicroLaunch platform help (30-day leaderboard, DR59)/sales-superlaunch— Super Launch platform help (7-day front page, DR59 dofollow for paid)/sales-productburst— ProductBurst platform help (daily/weekly rankings, DR46)/sales-solopush— SoloPush platform help (no-pressure indie maker community, DR46)/sales-producthunt— Product Hunt platform help (largest launch platform, DR91 dofollow, 5M+ visits/mo)/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 an indie SaaS to TinyLaunch
User says: "I built a solo SaaS tool and want to launch it on TinyLaunch for backlinks" Skill does:
- Walks through the submission process
- Explains Top 3 requirement for free dofollow backlink
- Recommends promoting on X/Twitter during voting window
- Suggests $39 Premium if guaranteed backlink is important
- Notes the DR60-71 backlink value Result: Product submitted with strategy to maximize Top 3 chances or clear Premium recommendation
Example 2: Compare TinyLaunch backlink value
User says: "Is TinyLaunch worth it compared to other directories for SEO?" Skill does:
- Shows DR60-71 dofollow — among the highest directory backlinks
- Compares: Open Launch (DR65), DevHunt (DR57-62), MicroLaunch (DR59), SoloPush (DR46)
- Notes the conditional nature (Top 3 only for free) vs guaranteed ($39)
- Recommends $39 Premium as strong DR-per-dollar value Result: Clear backlink value assessment positioning TinyLaunch as one of the strongest options
Example 3: Evaluate the $50 newsletter sponsorship
User says: "Should I sponsor the TinyLaunch newsletter?" Skill does:
- Explains ~11,000 subscribers with 33% open rate (~3,600 opens)
- Calculates CPM: ~$4.55 per 1K subscribers, ~$13.89 per 1K opens
- Compares with Tiny Startups newsletter (17,500+ subs, pricing not public)
- Recommends if product targets indie makers and early-stage founders Result: Cost-benefit analysis with audience fit assessment
Troubleshooting
Didn't make Top 3 — no backlink
Symptom: Launched on free tier but didn't rank in Top 3, no dofollow backlink received Cause: Free tier backlinks are conditional on Top 3 placement. Competition during your launch week may have been strong. Solution: Consider $39 Premium for guaranteed backlink on next launch. Alternatively, promote more aggressively on X/Twitter during voting windows — TinyLaunch's community is active on X. You can also try again in a future week with better promotional preparation.
Badge backlink not appearing in SEO tools
Symptom: Won Top 3 and placed badge, but backlink not showing in Ahrefs/Moz
Cause: The dofollow backlink requires the badge to properly link to TinyLaunch's homepage. Also, new backlinks take time for crawlers to discover.
Solution: Verify your badge HTML includes a proper <a href> link to tinylaunch.com with no nofollow attribute. Wait 2-4 weeks for crawlers to index. DR60-71 domains get crawled regularly.
Not sure whether to pay $39 or submit free
Symptom: Uncertain whether Premium is worth it Cause: The value depends on your goal and confidence in ranking Top 3. Solution: If your primary goal is the backlink, $39 is a strong value — DR60-71 dofollow for $39 is cheaper per DR point than most alternatives. If you want to test the waters first, submit free and promote actively. If you don't make Top 3, you can always do a Premium launch later.
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