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The Startup Spotlight blog
Practical writing on launching micro-startups, directory marketing, SEO for indie founders, and the changing economics of distribution in 2026.
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How to launch an indie startup in 2026
A practical, no-fluff playbook for shipping a micro-startup in 2026 — from picking an idea to your first paying customer.
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Pay-to-rank directories vs Product Hunt: which is worth it in 2026?
Product Hunt launches still get traffic, but the math has changed. Here's an honest breakdown of pay-to-rank directories vs the PH leaderboard.
product huntdirectoriesstartup marketing - ·5 min read
Do do-follow backlinks still matter for SEO in 2026?
Google's algorithm has shifted, AI Overviews are reshaping clicks, and link-spam has never been worse. Here's why do-follow backlinks still pull weight for indie startups.
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