Distribution is the hardest part. So I built a discovery platform to help founders get early traction.
Hey everyone,
We all know the drill: building a SaaS is highly rewarding, but getting those first eyeballs and building domain authority is usually the toughest part of the journey. You can architect the perfect backend, but if no one can find you on Google, it’s going to be a slow climb.
I’ve dealt with this firsthand while launching my own platforms. The initial SEO struggle is real, and finding high-quality places to showcase your work without jumping through massive hoops takes up way too much time.
That’s why I decided to build Linxalium.
Why it exists
I needed a straightforward way to conquer that initial distribution hurdle, and I figured other makers did too. Linxalium exists to give SaaS founders a clean, organized platform to launch their tools, gain early visibility, and—crucially—earn valuable dofollow backlinks to build search momentum.
What it is
Instead of another noisy feed, it’s a hand-picked collection of software and startup resources. It acts as a dedicated hub where:
Makers get the spotlight and the SEO boost they need to grow.
Builders can discover the exact tools they need to speed up their own development, organized across 15+ categories.
I’m really focused on keeping the quality high so it actually remains a valuable resource for the community, rather than a dump of spammy links.
I'd love your feedback!
The site is live, and I'd love for you to check it out.
If you are currently building something and need a solid backlink, feel free to submit your tool. More importantly, I’m looking for raw feedback from fellow indie hackers on the UX, the categorization, and the overall submission flow.
What’s your current go-to strategy for getting those first few foundational backlinks?
The hard part here is probably not getting makers to understand the value of a backlink.
They already understand that.
The risk is that Linxalium gets perceived as another launch directory where people submit once, grab the link, and never come back.
The sharper angle may be making it feel like an early traction layer, not just a listing platform.
If the product can prove that a submission creates real discovery, qualified clicks, or useful founder visibility, the value becomes much stronger than “get a backlink.”
Happy to put the tighter positioning and first-traction path in writing if useful. This kind of product probably needs proof of movement more than more categories.