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Getting a SaaS in front of its first users. Launch playbooks, the first 100 users without an audience, and the search side of growth: domain authority, backlinks, the directories worth submitting to, and which of them actually give you a followed link. 6 articles in this category.

All AI & Automation SaaS Trends Startup Product Growth

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Growth15 min read

Which SaaS Directories Give You a Dofollow Link? We Checked 22

We read the product link on 120 listings across 22 SaaS directories: which are followed, which are nofollow or ugc, and which aren't links at all.

October 27, 2026 · Mateusz Pawlica

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Growth12 min read

How to Get Your First 100 Users Without an Audience

Product Hunt won't save you and SEO is too slow. How founders actually get their first 100 users in 2026 — with real numbers.

August 20, 2026 · Mateusz Pawlica

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Growth15 min read

Best Free SaaS Directories in 2026: Listings and Backlinks

Compare free SaaS directories for 2026, including submission requirements, backlink options, and paid upgrades. Find where to list your product.

March 10, 2026 · Mateusz Pawlica

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Growth9 min read

Domain Authority Explained: What SaaS Founders Need to Know

What Domain Authority actually measures, what a good DA score looks like for a SaaS site, and how to improve yours — backed by data.

March 10, 2026 · Mateusz Pawlica

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Growth14 min read

How to Launch a SaaS Product: The Complete 2026 Playbook

A step-by-step SaaS launch playbook — validation, pre-launch, launch day, and post-launch — with real data and proven tactics.

March 10, 2026 · Mateusz Pawlica

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Growth9 min read

Why Backlinks Are a Must-Have for Your SaaS

Backlinks remain one of the strongest ranking signals in 2026. Why every SaaS founder should invest in link building — with data and case studies.

March 4, 2026 · Mateusz Pawlica