sales-resourcefyi

What this skill does

# Resource.fyi Platform Help

Helps the user submit to, optimize listings on, and get the most from Resource.fyi — a curated directory of tools, resources, and products for developers, designers, marketers, and tech professionals.

## Step 1 — Gather context


If `references/learnings.md` exists, read it first for accumulated knowledge.

Ask the user:

1. **What do you need help with?**
   - A) Submitting a tool/resource to Resource.fyi
   - B) Understanding the backlink and visibility value
   - C) Optimizing my listing for the developer/designer audience
   - D) Comparing Resource.fyi with other directories
   - E) Something else — describe it

2. **What's your product?**
   - A) Developer tool / API / SDK
   - B) Design tool / UI library / icon set
   - C) SaaS / productivity tool
   - D) No-code / low-code platform
   - E) Marketing tool / newsletter
   - F) Something else

3. **What's your primary goal?**
   - A) SEO backlinks
   - B) Visibility among developers and designers
   - C) Community upvotes 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`
- DevHunt (developer tools only) → `/sales-devhunt`
- Email marketing to subscribers → `/sales-email-marketing`
- Audience growth strategy → `/sales-audience-growth`
- Other specific directory platforms → hand off to that platform's skill

Otherwise, answer directly from the Resource.fyi reference below.

## Step 3 — Resource.fyi platform reference

### Platform overview

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| URL | resource.fyi |
| Model | Curated directory with community voting |
| Free submission | Yes — editorial review |
| DR | Unconfirmed |
| Backlink type | Likely dofollow (unconfirmed) |
| Total listings | 2,519+ |
| Categories | 25+ (AI, API, Chrome Extensions, Cloud Storage, Colors/Gradients, Design Inspiration, Design Resources, Design Tools, Developer Tools, Fonts, Hosting, Icons, Illustrations, Logos, Marketing, Newsletters, No-Code, Open Source, Payment Gateways, Productivity, Serverless, Skill Development, Stock Photos, UI Libraries, Web Development, Web Templates, Web3) |
| Authentication | Google or GitHub social login |
| Parent company | Pimjo (Dhaka, Bangladesh / Sheridan, WY) |
| Founder | Musharof Chowdhury (@musharofchy) |
| Team | 14 at Pimjo |
| Twitter | @ResourceFYI |
| Launched | November 2022 (Product Hunt #2 daily) |
| API | None public |

### Submission process

| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Create account | Sign in via Google or GitHub (required — prevents spam) |
| 2. Submit | Use the submit form on resource.fyi with your tool/resource details |
| 3. Editorial review | Team reviews and approves — "ASAP" but no published SLA |
| 4. Listed | Appears in relevant category with upvote/bookmark capability |

### Community features

| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Upvoting | Users upvote tools they like — drives trending placement |
| Bookmarking | Users save tools for later — engagement signal |
| Trending section | High-upvote tools get homepage trending placement |
| Featured section | Editorially selected tools get featured visibility |
| User profiles | Privacy-first — no public activity sharing |

### Categories (25+)

Resource.fyi has very specific categories for developer/designer tools. Pick the most precise category:

| Category | Best for |
|---|---|
| AI | AI-powered tools, ML platforms, AI APIs |
| API | API management, testing, documentation tools |
| Chrome Extensions | Browser extensions for productivity/dev |
| Design Tools | Figma plugins, design systems, prototyping |
| Developer Tools | IDEs, CLI tools, debugging, testing |
| Fonts | Font libraries, typography tools |
| Hosting | Cloud hosting, deployment platforms |
| Icons | Icon libraries, icon generators |
| Marketing | Marketing automation, analytics, SEO |
| Newsletters | Newsletter platforms, email tools |
| No-Code | No-code builders, automation |
| Open Source | Open-source projects and tools |
| Productivity | Task management, collaboration, workflow |
| UI Libraries | Component libraries, CSS frameworks |
| Web Development | Frameworks, build tools, web APIs |
| Web3 | Blockchain, crypto, decentralized tools |

### How Resource.fyi compares

| Aspect | Resource.fyi | DevHunt | Product Hunt | Startup Stash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR | Unconfirmed | DR57-62 | DR91 | DR65 |
| Backlink type | Likely dofollow | Dofollow (free) | Dofollow (free) | Nofollow |
| Audience | Devs, designers, marketers | Developers only | General tech | General tools |
| Community | Upvotes + bookmarks | GitHub-auth voting | Upvotes + comments | No voting |
| Cost | Free | Free / $49 featured | Free / $100-300 Pro | Free |
| Queue | Editorial review | None — instant | None — 24h window | Selective curation |
| Listings | 2,519+ | Smaller (dev-only) | Massive (5M+ visits/mo) | 10K+ tools |

### When Resource.fyi makes sense

**Good fit:**
- Your product targets developers, designers, or technical marketers
- You want visibility in a curated, spam-free directory
- Your tool fits one of their 25+ specific categories (especially dev tools, design, AI, no-code)
- You want community engagement signals (upvotes) for social proof

**Not ideal:**
- You need confirmed backlink value — DR is unconfirmed, use Fazier (DR81) or Uneed (DR74) for guaranteed dofollow
- You need high traffic — Resource.fyi's traffic levels are unknown but likely modest
- Your product is B2B enterprise / sales-focused — this audience skews developer/designer
- You need instant listing — editorial review has no published timeline

## Step 4 — Actionable guidance

### For users submitting

1. **Create an account** via Google or GitHub at resource.fyi
2. **Pick the right category** — with 25+ options, precision matters. Don't submit a UI library under "Developer Tools" when "UI Libraries" exists. The more specific the category, the more relevant the audience browsing it.
3. **Write a clear, tool-focused description** — this audience is technical. Lead with what the tool does, not marketing language. "Headless component library for React with 50+ accessible primitives" beats "Revolutionary solution that empowers teams."
4. **Prepare a working product URL** — editorial review means someone visits your site. Make sure it's functional, loads fast, and clearly explains the tool.
5. **Submit and wait** — review is "ASAP" but no SLA. Don't expect same-day approval.
6. **Add UTM tracking**: `?utm_source=resourcefyi&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=launch`

### After listing

- **Share your listing** to drive upvotes — upvotes push you into the trending section
- **Check the trending section** to see if you're surfacing
- **Bookmark count** is a secondary engagement signal — useful for gauging interest

### For multi-directory launchers

Resource.fyi fits into **Phase 3 — Free editorial queues** in a multi-directory strategy. Submit alongside other free-queue platforms. The unique value is the developer/designer audience — if your product targets technical users, Resource.fyi's curated community is more relevant than general startup directories.

Pair with:
- **DevHunt** — developer tools only, GitHub-auth voting, DR57-62 dofollow
- **Product Hunt** — largest audience, highest impact
- **Uneed** — DR74 dofollow, daily voting
- **Peerlist** — professional tech network, weekly launches

## Gotchas

*Best-effort from research — review these, especially items about features and backlink details that may be outdated.*

- **DR is unconfirmed.** Could not find third-party DR/DA data for resource.fyi. The backlink value is unknown