sales-uneed

What this skill does

# Uneed Platform Help

Helps the user submit to, optimize listings on, and get the most from Uneed — a social launchpad for tech products with daily voting competitions and a 64,000+ maker community.

## 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 Uneed
   - B) Understanding the backlink value (DR74 dofollow)
   - C) Choosing between free, skip-the-line ($29.99), or Pro ($89/yr)
   - D) Comparing Uneed with other directories
   - E) Newsletter sponsorship or ad placements
   - F) Something else — describe it

2. **What's your product?**
   - A) SaaS / software tool
   - B) AI tool / ML product
   - C) Developer tool
   - D) Productivity app
   - E) Something else

3. **What's your primary goal?**
   - A) SEO backlinks (dofollow)
   - B) Community visibility and votes
   - C) Newsletter exposure (15,000 subscribers)
   - 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`
- 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 Uneed reference below.

## Step 3 — Uneed platform reference

**Read `references/platform-guide.md`** for detailed module documentation, pricing, integrations, and data model.

*You no longer need the platform guide details — focus on the user's specific situation.*

## Step 4 — Actionable guidance

### For users submitting (free tier)

1. Create an account at uneed.best
2. Prepare: clear product name, problem-focused tagline, high-quality screenshots, working product URL
3. Add UTM tracking: `?utm_source=uneed&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=launch`
4. **Join the Line** for a free automatic launch slot — you'll be assigned a date
5. **Promote during your 24-hour window** — share on X/Twitter, engage with the maker community
6. **Respond to every comment** — Uneed's community values engagement

**Note**: DR74 dofollow is among the highest free backlinks from any directory — higher than Open Launch (DR65), DevHunt (DR57-62), and MicroLaunch (DR59). Only Product Hunt (DR91), Hacker News (DR91), Indie Hackers (DR75), and F6S (DR74) match or exceed it.

### For users considering paid options

**Skip the Line ($29.99)** — choose your launch date instead of waiting:
- Worth it if you're coordinating a multi-platform launch and need control over timing
- Cheaper than most paid directory options (Open Launch $12 for skip, but Uneed has higher DR)

**Pro subscription ($89/yr)** — worth evaluating if you're a serial launcher:
- +3 vote multiplier gives a meaningful edge in daily competitions
- 1 free relaunch/mo ($15 value × 12 = $180/yr in relaunches alone)
- 1 free skip-the-line pass/yr ($29.99 value)
- Pro badge adds credibility to your profile
- Break-even after ~6 months of active use

**Newsletter sponsorship ($147)** — 15,000 subscribers at 40% open rate:
- ~6,000 opens per issue
- CPM: ~$9.80 per 1K subscribers, ~$24.50 per 1K opens
- Compare with TinyLaunch newsletter ($50 for 11K subs, 33% open rate) — Uneed is pricier but larger reach and higher open rate

### For multi-directory launchers

Uneed fits into **Phase 1 — Instant listings** if you use Skip the Line ($29.99), or **Phase 3 — Free editorial queues** for the free tier. The DR74 backlink makes it one of the most valuable first-party directory submissions — ranking above Open Launch (DR65) and below only the major third-party platforms (Product Hunt, Hacker News, Indie Hackers). Submit free on Day 1 for the queue, or pay $29.99 to coordinate timing with other launches.

## Gotchas

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

- **Traffic numbers vary wildly.** Uneed claims 294K monthly visits; third-party sources report 2K-71K. The real number is likely somewhere in between — the site claim may include bot traffic or count differently.
- **Free queue wait is unclear.** "Join the Line" gives you an automatic slot, but the wait time isn't documented. Could be days or weeks depending on submission volume.
- **Daily competition means no guaranteed visibility.** 8-15 products compete each day. If you launch on a crowded day, you may get less engagement.
- **Pro vote multiplier is powerful.** The +3 vote multiplier means Pro users have a structural advantage in daily competitions. If you're competing on free tier, know that Pro users' votes count more.
- **Ad spots are frequently sold out.** Premium ($197/mo) and Main ($297/mo) ad spots are listed as sold out. If you want ad placement, you may need to join a waitlist.
- **Early bird Pro pricing may not last.** $89/yr is limited to 69 spots — the regular price is $120/yr.
- **Newsletter sponsorship is one-shot.** $147 gets you one newsletter issue, not recurring placement.

- **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, backlink stacking, and budget allocation
- `/sales-openlaunch` — Open Launch platform help (open-source PH alternative, DR65 backlinks)
- `/sales-tinylaunch` — TinyLaunch platform help (weekly launches, DR60-71 dofollow)
- `/sales-devhunt` — DevHunt platform help (developer tool launch, DR57-62 dofollow)
- `/sales-tinystartups` — Tiny Startups platform help (curated directory + newsletter, DR50 dofollow)
- `/sales-microlaunch` — MicroLaunch platform help (30-day leaderboard, DR59)
- `/sales-productburst` — ProductBurst platform help (daily/weekly rankings, DR46)
- `/sales-solopush` — SoloPush platform help (no-pressure indie maker community, DR46)
- `/sales-producthunt` — Product Hunt platform help (largest launch platform, DR91 dofollow, 5M+ visits/mo)
- `/sales-do` — Not sure which skill to use? The router matches any sales objective to the right skill. Install:
  `npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-do`

## Examples

### Example 1: Submit a SaaS tool for backlinks
**User says**: "I want to submit my SaaS to Uneed for SEO backlinks"
**Skill does**:
1. Explains DR74 dofollow — one of the highest free directory backlinks
2. Walks through submission process and Join the Line
3. Compares with alternatives: Open Launch (DR65), DevHunt (DR57-62)
4. Notes the daily competition format and tips for getting votes
5. Suggests also submitting to instant-listing platforms while waiting for queue
**Result**: Product submitted with realistic expectations and strategy for the daily voting window

### Example 2: Evaluate Pro subscription value
**User says**: "Is the $89/yr Uneed Pro worth it?"
**Skill does**:
1. Breaks down Pro features: +3 vote multiplier, monthly relaunch, skip-line pass, Pro badge
2. Calculates value: 12 relaunches ($180) + 1 skip-line ($29.99) = $209.99 in credits for $89
3. Notes the structural advantage of vote multiplier in competitions
4. Recommends for serial launchers who will use monthly relaunches
**Result**: Clear ROI analysis showing Pro is strong value for active users

### Example 3: Compare Uneed newsletter sponsorship
**User says**: "Should I sponsor the Uneed newsletter or TinyLaunch?"
**Skill does**:
1. Uneed: $147 for 15K subs at 40% open rate (~6K opens, $24.50 CPM on opens)
2. TinyLaunch: $50 for 11K subs at 33% open rate (~3.6K opens, $13.89 CPM on open