JustGotFound Platform Help

Helps the user submit to, optimize listings on, and get the most from JustGotFound — a community-curated product discovery platform positioned as a Product Hunt alternative.

Step 1 — Gather context

Ask the user:

1. What do you need help with?

   • A) Submitting a product to JustGotFound
   • B) Understanding the backlink value (DR23 dofollow)
   • C) Evaluating paid promotion tiers ($50-$500)
   • D) Comparing JustGotFound with other directories
   • E) Something else — describe it

2. What's your product?

   • A) SaaS / software tool
   • B) Mobile app
   • C) API / developer tool
   • D) No-code / low-code tool
   • E) Something else

3. What's your primary goal?

   • A) SEO backlinks (dofollow)
   • B) Visibility and early users
   • C) Both
   • D) Just getting listed everywhere

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 → route to that platform's skill

Otherwise, answer directly from the JustGotFound reference below.

Step 3 — JustGotFound platform reference

Platform overview

Detail	Value
URL	justgotfound.com
Founder	Abu Sayed Opu (@abusayed_opu)
Model	Community-curated product discovery (Product Hunt alternative)
Free submission	Yes — dofollow backlink
DR	23 (per LaunchDirectories)
DA	11 (Moz)
Backlink (free)	Dofollow
Based in	France
Launched	June 2025
Categories	AI & ML (471), Productivity (420), Web Apps (283), Marketing (268), Dev Tools (148), Design Tools (105), Education (80), Mobile Apps (44), Games (43), Hardware (7)
Android app	Yes (PWA)
API	None

Pricing tiers

Tier	Base cost	With 20% tax	Duration	Features
Free	$0	$0	Permanent	Basic listing, community voting, organic featuring, basic analytics
1 Week Promotion	$50	$60	7 days	Featured placement, homepage peak-time exposure, basic promo analytics
1 Month Promotion	$180	$216	30 days	Priority category ranking, homepage rotation, social media promotion, weekly reports
3 Months Promotion	$500	$600	90 days	Premium homepage positioning, email newsletter feature, dedicated account manager, advanced analytics

How the platform works

1. Create an account at justgotfound.com (Google OAuth or email)
2. Submit your product — description, images, category
3. Your product appears in the relevant category and time-based listings (Today, Yesterday, Last Week, Last Month)
4. Community votes — users upvote products they like
5. Organic discovery — products can be featured based on engagement
6. Optional paid promotion — boost visibility with promotion campaigns

How JustGotFound compares

Aspect	JustGotFound	ProductBurst	SoloPush	Super Launch	Open Launch
Price (free)	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
DR	23	46	46-47	59	65
Backlink type	Dofollow	Dofollow	Dofollow	Nofollow (free)	Dofollow (conditional)
Queue	None — instant	None — instant	None — instant	None — instant	Queue (free) / next day ($12)
Voting	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Paid promotion	$50-$500	Featured fee	None	$49/mo ad	$12 premium / $59 SEO
Rankings	Time-based	Daily/weekly	Daily trending	7-day front page	Daily rankings

When JustGotFound makes sense

Good fit:

• You want a free, instant listing with a dofollow backlink
• You're doing a broad directory sweep and want another free submission
• Your product fits one of the active categories (AI, Productivity, Marketing, Dev Tools)

Not ideal:

• Your primary goal is high-DR backlinks — DR23 is low compared to alternatives (SoloPush DR46, ProductBurst DR46, Open Launch DR65)
• You want high referral traffic — JustGotFound is a newer platform with modest traffic
• You need editorial curation / credibility signal — no editorial review process

Step 4 — Actionable guidance

For users submitting (free tier)

1. Create account at justgotfound.com
2. Prepare: clear product name, problem-focused tagline, screenshots of product in action
3. Submit your product to the most relevant category
4. Add UTM tracking: ?utm_source=justgotfound&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=launch
5. Engage with any votes or comments
6. Share your listing link to drive community engagement

Note: The dofollow backlink from DR23 has modest SEO value. For higher-impact backlinks, prioritize SoloPush (DR46), ProductBurst (DR46), Open Launch (DR65), or MicroLaunch (DR59).

For users considering paid promotion

Compare with alternatives:

• $60 on JustGotFound (1 week) = featured placement on a DR23 platform
• $12 on Open Launch = guaranteed DR65 dofollow backlink + next-day launch (one-time)
• $9.90 on OpenHunts = guaranteed DR50 dofollow backlink + next-Monday launch
• $39 on CtrlAlt.cc = 1-week homepage feature + dofollow backlink (DA30)

Verdict: The paid promotion tiers are expensive relative to alternatives. Unless you specifically need visibility on JustGotFound, better backlink value per dollar exists at Open Launch ($12 for DR65) and OpenHunts ($9.90 for DR50).

For multi-directory launchers

JustGotFound fits into Phase 1 — Instant listings as a free, no-queue submission with a dofollow backlink. The DR23 is low compared to other instant-listing platforms (SoloPush DR46, ProductBurst DR46), but it's still a free dofollow backlink worth including in a broad directory sweep. Submit alongside other instant platforms on Day 1.

Gotchas

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

• DR23 is low. This is among the lowest DR in the directory landscape. The dofollow backlink has minimal SEO impact compared to DR46+ alternatives. Still worth submitting for free, but don't prioritize it over higher-DR options.
• 20% tax on all paid tiers. The listed prices don't include the 20% tax JustGotFound charges to "cover payment processing fees and platform maintenance costs." A $50 promotion actually costs $60.
• Very new platform. Launched June 2025 with ~20 Product Hunt upvotes. Traffic data is unavailable. Set realistic expectations for referral traffic and community engagement.
• No editorial curation. Unlike curated directories (CtrlAlt.cc, LaunchingNext, Awesome Indie), JustGotFound has no editorial review. This means lower barrier to entry but also less quality signal for being listed.
• Paid promotion is expensive relative to value. $60/week for featured placement on a DR23 platform compares poorly to $12 for a guaranteed DR65 backlink on Open Launch.
• Earnings program details unclear. The platform mentions a content monetization/earnings program, but specifics on payouts and requirements are not documented.

Related skills

• /sales-launch-directory — Coordinates submissions across 10+ startup directories with sequencing, backlink stacking, and budget allocation
• /sales-productburst — ProductBurst platform help (daily/weekly rankings, instant listing, DR46)
• /sales-solopush — SoloPush platform help (no-pressure indie maker community, DR46)
• /sales-openlaunch — Open Launch platform help (open-source PH alternative, DR65 backlinks)
• /sales-superlaunch — Super Launch platform help (7-day front page, DR59 dofollow for paid)
• /sales-microlaunch — MicroLaunch platform help (30-day leaderboard, deals marketplace, DR59)
• /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 --skills sales-do

Examples

Example 1: Submit a product for free

User says: "I want to submit my AI writing tool to JustGotFound" Skill does:

1. Walks through the submission process — account creation, materials prep
2. Recommends the AI & Machine Learning category (471 products, most active)
3. Notes the dofollow backlink is DR23 — modest SEO value
4. Recommends also submitting to higher-DR instant-listing directories (SoloPush, ProductBurst) Result: Product submitted with realistic expectations about backlink and traffic value

Example 2: Evaluate if paid promotion is worth it

User says: "Should I pay $180/month for JustGotFound featured placement?" Skill does:

1. Explains what the 1-month promotion includes — priority ranking, social media promo, weekly reports
2. Notes the actual cost is $216 with 20% tax
3. Compares with alternatives: Open Launch $12 (DR65 dofollow), OpenHunts $9.90 (DR50 dofollow)
4. Recommends: spend $21.90 on Open Launch + OpenHunts instead for far better backlink value Result: Clear cost-benefit comparison showing better alternatives exist

Example 3: Compare JustGotFound with other free directories

User says: "Is JustGotFound worth adding to my directory submission list?" Skill does:

1. Shows comparison table: JustGotFound DR23 vs ProductBurst DR46 vs SoloPush DR46 vs Open Launch DR65
2. Notes it's free and instant — no downside to including it in a broad sweep
3. Recommends: submit it as part of Phase 1 instant listings, but don't prioritize it over higher-DR options Result: User understands where JustGotFound fits in the directory hierarchy

Troubleshooting

Low engagement after submitting

Symptom: Product listed but getting very few votes or views Cause: JustGotFound is a newer platform (launched June 2025) with modest traffic. Community engagement is still building. Solution: Don't rely solely on organic discovery. Share your JustGotFound listing on your own channels to drive initial votes. Focus your engagement efforts on higher-traffic directories (Product Hunt, ProductBurst, SoloPush).

Backlink not appearing in SEO tools

Symptom: Submitted and listed, but Ahrefs/Moz doesn't show the backlink Cause: New platforms take time to be crawled. JustGotFound's low DR means search engines crawl it less frequently. Solution: Wait 2-4 weeks for crawlers to pick it up. Verify manually by inspecting the HTML of your listing page for a dofollow link. If the link is present but not indexed, it will appear in SEO tools eventually. Focus on higher-DR directory backlinks for faster indexing.

Not sure if paid promotion is worth it

Symptom: Considering paid tiers but unsure of ROI Cause: JustGotFound's modest traffic and low DR make paid promotion a harder sell compared to alternatives. Solution: Unless you have a specific reason to invest in JustGotFound visibility (e.g., strong category match, existing community presence), redirect your budget to Open Launch ($12 for DR65 backlink) or OpenHunts ($9.90 for DR50 backlink). These offer better backlink value per dollar.