Is ShipGrowth worth it?
Worth a free submission for any AI product, since the current free flow needs only a URL and no backlink. On three listing pages the Visit Website button was rel=dofollow, while a second link to the same site was nofollow. The paid Basic plan at $9.99 is mainly for skipping the queue. Read the drafted listing before it goes live, since the text is written by AI.
Who should submit to ShipGrowth?
Suits makers of AI products who want a quick, low effort listing with a followed link. It suits less well products that are not AI, since reviewers check that the product is AI related, and makers who want to write their own listing in detail.
What you need before you submit
- An account to submit
- A live, working AI product
- Your website URL
- Payment only for Basic or Pro
How to submit to ShipGrowth
- Open shipgrowth.dev/submit and pick Free, Basic or Pro
- Sign in
- For free, enter your URL and press Analyze My Website
- Check the AI drafted listing
- Pick a publish date from the queue and submit
ShipGrowth: pros and cons
Pros
- Free listing with no badge in the current flow
- Followed Visit Website button
- Very little form work
- Paid Basic is only $9.99
Cons
- AI only
- Free entries wait for a slot, 3 per day
- The FAQ still says free entries need a backlink, which conflicts with the submit page
- Listing text is AI drafted
Tips for ShipGrowth
- Check the drafted text and fix anything wrong before you pick a date
- Pick the earliest open slot if you want the link soon
- If the free flow asks for a badge, Basic at $9.99 avoids it
Questions about ShipGrowth
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