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
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How to Use a Backlink Resources Hub Without Wasting Hours
A backlink resources hub can save you time or eat it. Here's the workflow to filter, batch, and track submissions so you get results without the chaos.
How Searchers Browse Directories (Write for Discovery, Not Just SEO)
Most founders optimize directory listings for search crawlers, not human browsers. Understanding how real visitors browse - and what makes them click - changes everything about how you write your entry.
Reusing One Project Pitch Across Directories Without Looking Spammy
Submitting to multiple directories is smart. Copy-pasting the same description everywhere is not. Here is how to scale your submissions while keeping each entry genuinely adapted to its platform.
What Happens After You Submit: First 7 Days on a Directory
Most submission guides stop at the submit button. Here's what actually happens in the first 7 days after you submit your site to a directory - moderation, approval, indexation, and what to check.
Paid vs Free Directory Listings: When Upgrading Is Worth It
Free directory listings get you listed. But when does a paid tier actually pay off? Here's a framework for deciding when to upgrade based on traffic data and audience fit.
Nofollow vs Dofollow Directory Links: What Changes for New Sites
The nofollow vs dofollow debate matters more at the start than it does later. Here's what each attribute means for new sites and how to think about directory links when you're building from zero.
Should You List Multiple Projects Under One Account?
Managing more than one project raises a practical question: one account or several? The answer depends on your situation, but the considerations are consistent across most directory platforms.
What a "Good" Domain DR Looks Like for a New Site (Month 1 to 6)
What counts as a good Domain Rating depends on site age. Use realistic month 1 to 6 checkpoints instead of comparing a new domain to mature brands.
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.