Substack directory
directory idea — with a full launch playbook.

Yes if you pick a clear audience and monetization path. Substack directory works well with paid listings, niche SEO, and a focused listing set — not a generic mega-directory.

Use Row.so: describe the niche or import a Sheet, customize filters and design, connect your domain, then enable paid plans. Most builders go live the same day.

Featured plans often land $29–$199/mo or $99–$499/yr depending on niche competition. Row.so supports paid listings, memberships, and lead forms with your own payment provider.

Start with 5–8 categories and the fields visitors filter on (Launch date, Upvote count, Maker / founder, etc.). Expand after you see search and submission patterns.

Aim for 40–100 quality listings so browse and search feel useful. Empty directories convert poorly — seed before heavy promotion.

Yes. Duplicate the structure for city or vertical child directories, or add location fields and Map Locator views on Row.so.

Yes — clean URLs, meta tags, sitemaps, schema-friendly pages, and llms.txt support so search and AI systems can discover listings.

Idea pages are niche playbooks (should you build it, how to structure and monetize). Use-case pages show how Row.so product features fit that directory type.