Michel Duar
Michel is a young author from Brittany, passionate about writing, the web, and the small simple pleasures of everyday life. Based in Brittany, he shares on this blog his thoughts, discoveries, and favourites, with an authentic style and a curious eye on the world around him. Between wild nature, local cafés, and seaside walks, Michel draws his inspiration from daily life and from meaningful encounters. Through his articles, he invites readers to slow down, observe, and take the time to truly live.
Articles by Michel
80 articles
Directory-List vs Directory Browse: How to Use Both on ShowMySites
Directory List and Directory browse are not the same page in different clothes. Learn when to scan fast, when to explore, and how both help you research and launch on ShowMySites.
Why Directory Leaderboards Still Drive Discovery Clicks
Directory leaderboards still drive discovery because people use ranked lists to shortlist projects fast. Learn why that human behavior creates clicks and how to earn them.
How to Report a Broken Directory Backlink (and Get It Fixed)
Your directory listing went live, then the link quietly broke. Here is a clear diagnose-prove-follow-up workflow to report it on ShowMySites and get the fix without wasting a week on guesswork.
Pick the Right ShowMySites Category: SaaS, AI Tool, Marketplace, or Tool
Choosing SaaS, AI Tool, Marketplace, or Tool on ShowMySites is a shelf decision. Use this decision tree to place your product where the right browsers already look.
Free Website Promotion Ideas That Aren't Another Platform Dump
Skip another mega list of free platforms. Use listing craft, community habits, and content loops to promote your site in ways people actually notice.
What "Get Backlinks to My Site" Really Means for Week One
Week one of "get backlinks to my site" is not a race to fifty links. Here is a practical mental model: one URL, a few honest placements, and a tracker that keeps you sane.
How to Write a ShowMySites Listing That Wins the Click
A ShowMySites listing has a few seconds to win a cold click. Here is how to write titles, short descriptions, and field details that convert skimmers without sounding like slogan soup.
A Simple Weekly Routine to Check Backlinks to Your Site
Backlinks decay quietly. Use this 40-minute weekly routine to inventory, spot-check, and repair links you already earned, without turning monitoring into another acquisition binge.
Personal Website Listings That Don't Look Like Empty Portfolios
Most personal site listings read like blank portfolios. Learn how to write a human listing for the personal website category that makes people click, trust you, and remember what you do.
Backlink Building for Solo Founders: A Realistic Strategy
A backlink strategy built for solo founders with no budget or PR team. Start with ShowMySites for a free DR68+ dofollow backlink, then use your real founder story, communities, peer trades, and original data to earn links. Includes a sustainable weekly plan and mistakes to avoid.
Project Showcase Platforms: Where to Launch Your Web App in 2026
A comparison of the best project showcase platforms to launch your web app in 2026. Start with ShowMySites for a permanent DR68+ dofollow backlink, then stagger launches on Product Hunt, BetaList, Show HN, and niche communities. Learn how to time launches and what makes them land.
What Is a Web Directory in 2026 (and Why You Should Still Submit Your Site)
A clear explainer on what a web directory is in 2026 and why curated directories still matter for SEO. Learn how modern directories like ShowMySites send relevant traffic and dofollow backlinks from a DR68+ domain, and how to use them without falling for spam farms.