target_type: search engine sitemap submission

discovery_query: submit sitemap index search engine webmaster tools

proof_required: accepted sitemap submission or crawl discovery evidence

reason: Crawler discovery must happen before organic growth can compound.


lane: indexnow

target_type: IndexNow deployed URL submission

discovery_query: IndexNow API submit URL list

proof_required: IndexNow accepted response for deployed URLs

reason: Fastest non-social indexing push once public URLs are live.


target_type: free tool directory listing

discovery_query: submit free browser tool directory ecommerce

proof_required: public listing URL or accepted submission receipt

reason: Interactive free tools usually get more directory acceptance than static articles.


target_type: Shopify free tool/resource directory

discovery_query: submit Shopify free tool directory digital products

proof_required: listing URL or submission confirmation

reason: Shopify-specific intent is closer to the product audience.


target_type: digital product seller resource roundup

discovery_query: digital product seller resources submit roundup

proof_required: accepted inclusion, editor reply, or referral URL

reason: Resource roundups can send relevant visitors and backlinks.


target_type: indie founder newsletter resource tip

discovery_query: indie founder newsletter submit resource

proof_required: editor response or published mention

reason: Newsletter mentions can create early referral spikes.


target_type: AI/resource catalog machine-readable listing

discovery_query: submit AI resource catalog JSON feed

proof_required: catalog listing URL or accepted submission receipt

reason: Answer cards and JSON feeds are suitable for AI-readable catalogs.


target_type: RSS or OPML resource directory

discovery_query: submit RSS feed directory resources

proof_required: feed accepted or directory listing URL

reason: Feeds turn static resources into subscribable crawler-friendly assets.


target_type: ecommerce community free resource thread

discovery_query: ecommerce community free resource digital products policy checker

proof_required: posted thread URL or moderator-approved listing

reason: Community posts can work only when they are allowed and genuinely useful.


target_type: customer support operations resource list

discovery_query: customer support resource list refund templates digital products

proof_required: accepted resource listing or referral evidence

reason: Refund/support templates fit support-ops resource lists.


target_type: creator/template seller resource page

discovery_query: template seller resources commercial use license terms

proof_required: listing URL or editor reply

reason: License/usage-rights content is tightly matched to template creators.


target_type: SEO copywriting resource roundup

discovery_query: submit ecommerce copywriting resources digital product SEO

proof_required: accepted mention or backlink

reason: SEO title/meta examples fit copywriting and SEO roundups.


target_type: transparent build-in-public update

discovery_query: build in public launch update free tool

proof_required: published owned-channel update or referral evidence

reason: Transparent status boards can build trust without fake traction claims.


target_type: analytics export ingestion

discovery_query: Vercel analytics export visitors referral csv

proof_required: rolling 30-day visitors and referral sources export

reason: The 1M target cannot be claimed without analytics evidence.