I have basically created a directory of sites that accept link submission. It's called The Submit List. I also offer manual link submission services much like StartupLister, PromoteHour, etc.<p>Rather, writing yet another listicle, I wanted to create a resource with granular search classifications, that's continually updated over time.<p>Those sites have been celebrated by the tech media. So I created something more broad and comprehensive, rather than yet another niche service.<p>I posted an article on Reddit about "How A Vulgar Reddit User Saved My Business" and they have spent the last 12 hours ripping me a new one.<p>Apparently, I have created an evil SEO scheme even though my site has nothing to do with SEO.<p>What am I missing here? I tried asking the Reddit users replying to my post, but they're too belligerent to manage a half-way intelligent conversation. So I figured I might have better luck on HN.<p>This has been a truly bizarre and demoralizing experience. I posted on Reddit to clarify the misconceptions, but it only made things worse.<p>If you agree with the haters, please explain why The Submit List is the devil's tool, whereas niche sites like StartupLister and PromoteHour are legit resources.<p><i></i>*<p>https://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur/comments/3sgh95/how_a_vulgar_reddit_user_saved_my_business/<p>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8175019<p>http://thesubmitlist.com
From your Reddit clarification:<p>> <i>But the thing is, THE SUBMIT LIST is not some bull shit SEO scam. It’s a legitimate directory that showcases real sites with real visitors–sites that solicit link submissions.</i><p>There is no way to say that which <i>doesn't</i> sound sleazy.
Because those reddit users were 100% right. You have a link selling business whether you like it or not, and a sleazy one at that.<p>Don't act surprised, sites like this don't belong on here.
I personally don't see problem with your site. I probably wouldn't pay for the service since I wouldn't want my site plastered all over the internet at once.<p>I did added your site to my bookmark site for me to look at later. www.post2zip.com.