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Our Journey: How We Reached 1,000+ Startups with One Simple Automation Setup As directory owners and digital entrepreneurs, we’re constantly looking for smarter ways to scale — not necessarily harder ones. When we hit a plateau in submissions, it was clear we needed to rethink our outreach and discover better ways of connecting with early-stage […]

Introduction In the fast-paced world of digital marketing and online directories, outreach has become the core mechanism for growth. Whether you’re a seasoned directory owner or an aspiring solopreneur, nurturing meaningful conversations with product founders is crucial. And when it comes to choosing between a manual outreach strategy and a fully-automated tool like NurturingMail, the […]

Automating Outreach to Product Hunt: Real Results That Transform Your Directory Growth For directory owners, keeping up with a steady stream of startup submissions can feel like a never-ending hustle. Each day, over 50 new products are launched on Product Hunt, yet manually reaching out to these founders is both time-consuming and inefficient. That’s where […]

Introduction Growth is the lifeblood of any online directory — especially in an ecosystem as competitive and fast-moving as today’s digital landscape. When Aura++, a rapidly growing AI tool directory, was looking for a scalable way to increase directory submissions and attract high-quality listings, they turned to Nurturing Mails. The results? A stunning 150% increase […]

The Growth Dilemma for Directory Owners in 2025 Directory businesses are thriving more than ever in 2025 — from SaaS directories to AI-focused collections and creator tools — there’s a niche or vertical for practically every product out there. Platforms like Uno.Directory, Aura++, and personal creations like Praneet Brar’s directory stand as testimony to the […]

Why Automated Emails Boost Directory SEO Better Than Ads If you’re running an online directory—whether it’s SaaS listings, startup directories, or a niche marketplace—you already know how crucial it is to increase visibility and drive traffic. While paid ads promise fast results, savvy directory owners are discovering a more sustainable and cost-effective growth strategy: automated […]

The Overlooked SEO Trick That Can Transform Directory Growth If you’re running an online directory — whether it’s for startups, WordPress themes, SaaS tools, or niche newsletters — chances are, you’re constantly searching for effective ways to grow submissions, boost traffic, and strengthen your SEO. But there’s a highly effective strategy that most directory owners […]

Why Cold Email Still Works (Especially for Directory Submissions) It’s 2024, and despite booming automation, AI chatbots, and social selling trends, cold email remains one of the most effective growth tools — particularly for directory submissions. While social media posts and paid ads can bring exposure, few channels come close to the personal, targeted reach […]

Why Directories Need More Than Just Exposure Directories—whether focused on marketing tools, AI startups, or indie hacker projects—often face the same pain point: getting quality, relevant submissions regularly. Even the most polished directory won’t grow unless it’s being actively filled with new and engaging listings. While SEO, social media, and paid ads play their part, […]

Hands-Free Directory Growth: What Makes NurturingMail Different Growing a directory is hard — especially when you have to do all the outreach manually. Whether you run a niche listing site, are a solopreneur building a directory-as-a-service, or just launched a curated resource hub, getting consistent, relevant submissions is key to success. But who has time […]

Why Founder Outreach Automation is a Game Changer Every day, over 50 new startups launch their products on Product Hunt, seeking validation, visibility, and users. For founders, it’s a crucial moment — and for directory owners, marketers, and indie hackers, it’s a golden opportunity. But manually reaching out to each founder is time-consuming and inefficient. […]

Revolutionizing Cold Outreach at Scale Without the Work: How NurturingMail Does It Cold outreach has always been a numbers game. Reach more people, get more replies. But what if you could scale personalized cold email outreach — without the heavy lifting? With innovations like NurturingMail, that future is now. Especially for directory owners, indie hackers, […]