sales-superlaunch

What this skill does

# Super Launch Platform Help

Helps the user submit to, optimize listings on, and get the most from Super Launch — a minimalist product launch directory that guarantees every product 7 days on the front page.

## 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 product to Super Launch
   - B) Understanding the backlink situation (free vs paid)
   - C) Evaluating if Super Launch advertising ($49) is worth it
   - D) Comparing Super Launch 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 → hand off to that platform's skill

Otherwise, answer directly from the Super Launch reference below.

## Step 3 — Super Launch platform reference

### Platform overview

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| URL | superlaun.ch |
| Founder | Aditya Tiwari (@Aditya_T007) |
| Model | Directory with guaranteed 7-day front page placement |
| Free submission | Yes — 7 days on front page, nofollow backlink |
| Paid advertising | $49/month — carousel placement across all pages (10 slots/month) |
| DR | 59 (per LaunchDirectories) |
| Backlink (free) | Nofollow |
| Backlink (paid) | Dofollow |
| Leaderboard | Top 50 products by votes |
| Categories | Security, Productivity, Developer Tools, Gaming, Marketing & Growth, and more |
| API | None |

### Free vs paid backlink behavior

This is the key distinction on Super Launch:

| Tier | Cost | Front page | Backlink | Dofollow? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free submission | $0 | 7 days | Yes | **No** — nofollow |
| Paid/featured | Varies | 7 days | Yes | **Yes** — dofollow (DR59) |
| Advertising | $49/month | Carousel on all pages | Yes | Unknown — likely dofollow |

**Important**: LaunchDirectories reports Super Launch as "dofollow, free" generically, but the actual page data shows free listings get `dofollow: false` and paid listings get `dofollow: true`. The free tier gives you a nofollow backlink. If you need a dofollow backlink, you'll need a paid listing.

### Submission process

1. **Create an account** at superlaun.ch
2. **Prepare materials**: product description, screenshots, founder story
3. **Submit your product** following the platform's guidelines
4. **Your product appears on the front page for 7 days** — guaranteed, no editorial gatekeeping
5. **Engage with the community** — respond to votes and comments
6. **Aim for the Top 50 Leaderboard** — high vote counts get you on the permanent leaderboard

### Advertising option ($49/month)

- Auto-rotating carousel placement across home, category, product, and dashboard pages
- Logo, description, and direct link to your site
- Mobile and desktop visibility
- Only 10 ad slots per month (exclusivity)
- All ads reviewed for quality and relevance
- After purchase, you receive email instructions to submit ad details

### How Super Launch compares

| Aspect | Super Launch | Open Launch | ProductBurst | SoloPush |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (free) | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| DR | 59 | 65 | 46 | 46-47 |
| Free backlink type | **Nofollow** | Dofollow (conditional) | Dofollow | Dofollow |
| Paid backlink | Dofollow ($49/mo ad) | Dofollow ($12) | Featured fee | None |
| Front page time | 7 days guaranteed | Until pushed off | Until pushed off | Until pushed off |
| Queue | None — instant | Queue (free) / next day ($12) | None — instant | None — instant |
| Voting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leaderboard | Top 50 | Daily rankings | Daily/weekly | Daily trending |

### When Super Launch makes sense

**Good fit:**
- You want guaranteed 7-day visibility with no editorial queue
- You're doing a broad directory sweep and want another listing
- You can afford $49/month for a DR59 dofollow backlink via advertising

**Not ideal:**
- Your primary goal is a free dofollow backlink — free tier is nofollow. Use SoloPush, ProductBurst, or Open Launch instead
- You need a permanent always-visible listing — 7-day front page then you rotate off (though you remain in the directory)

## Step 4 — Actionable guidance

### For users submitting (free tier)

1. Create account at superlaun.ch
2. Prepare: clear product name, problem-focused tagline, screenshots of product in action
3. Submit your product
4. Add UTM tracking: `?utm_source=superlaunch&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=launch`
5. Engage during your 7-day window — ask your network to vote
6. After 7 days, your product moves off the front page but stays in the directory and can appear on the leaderboard

**Note**: The free backlink is nofollow. If dofollow backlinks are your goal, prioritize other directories first (SoloPush, ProductBurst, Open Launch).

### For users considering the $49/month ad

**Compare with alternatives:**
- **$49/month on Super Launch** = carousel ad across all pages + likely dofollow backlink (DR59)
- **$12 on Open Launch** = guaranteed DR65 dofollow backlink + next-day launch (one-time, not monthly)
- **$39 on CtrlAlt.cc** = 1-week homepage feature + dofollow backlink (one-time)
- **$39/month on MicroLaunch Pro** = skip queue + 2x visibility + DR59 backlink

**Verdict**: The $49/month ad is expensive compared to one-time alternatives. Unless you want ongoing ad visibility on Super Launch specifically, one-time paid options at other directories deliver better backlink value per dollar.

### For multi-directory launchers

Super Launch fits into **Phase 1 — Instant listings** as a free, no-queue submission. The nofollow backlink is a downside compared to SoloPush and ProductBurst (both free dofollow), but the 7-day guaranteed front page is a nice perk. Submit it alongside other instant platforms on Day 1.

## Gotchas

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

- **Free tier backlinks are nofollow.** Despite some sources reporting "dofollow, free," the actual page data shows free listings get nofollow links. Only paid/featured listings get dofollow. Always verify after your listing goes live.
- **DR59 is strong but only for paid.** DR59 would rank Super Launch among the top directories — but only if you get the dofollow variant, which requires paying.
- **$49/month is recurring.** Unlike one-time payments at Open Launch ($12) or CtrlAlt.cc ($39), the Super Launch ad is a monthly subscription. Cancel if you only need the backlink.
- **7-day front page is nice but limited.** After 7 days, your product rotates off the homepage. You remain in the directory but visibility drops significantly.
- **10 ad slots per month.** If all 10 slots are taken, you can't purchase advertising until the next month.
- **No editorial queue — low barrier.** This means less curation, so the quality of co-listed products varies more than on editorial platforms.

- **Self-improving**: If you discover something not covered here, append it to `references/learnings.md` with today's date.

## Related skills

- `/sales-launch-directory` — Coordinates submissions across 10+ startup directories with sequencing, backl