Directory submissions are one of the fastest ways to build domain authority and establish your business in search. GTM Suite automates the hardest parts — matching you to relevant directories, writing the outreach email, and tracking every submission through to a live backlink.Go to SEO → Directories & Backlinks to get started.
The GTM Suite builds a business profile from your workspace data — pulling from your ICP, brand kit, website URL, and industry — and uses it to score every directory in the database for relevance. The result is a ranked list where each directory gets a match score from 0 to 100.Directories with a match score of 80 or above appear in the Recommended For You section at the top of the page.You can click Business Profile at any time to see exactly what GTM Suite knows about your business and what it’s using to generate matches and outreach.
Shows only high-relevance directories (match score ≥ 80). This is the best place to start — these are the listings most likely to drive meaningful authority and traffic for your specific business.
Click View Requirements on any directory card to see what the directory asks for — form fields, content requirements, eligibility criteria — before you start an application.
Send Message (If Not A Form Submission) — Records a Pending submission and marks the directory as approached - note: this will open a mail client with your email and the content in the email.
Save for Later — Saves the message as a Draft submission so you can return to it
Personal Responsiblity - Note: Our system doesn’t automatically send emails to these directories - we help you craft the message and prepare you for requirements but it is still your responsiblity to submit to those directories. Often directories have a form entry and/or payment associated for entry - be aware of these costs and which platforms you select.
If you submitted directly via a web form (rather than email), click Mark as Submitted on the directory card to create a Pending submission record without sending an email.
Go to the Backlinks tab to see all live approved backlinks and their current health.
Column
Description
Directory
Source directory name
URL
The live backlink URL
Anchor Text
Link text used by the directory
Domain Authority
DA score of the linking domain
First Seen
Date the backlink was first recorded
Last Checked
Date of the most recent health check
Status
Live (green), Broken (red), or Pending (yellow)
Click Refresh Backlink Status to re-check all links immediately. Broken links should be investigated — the directory may have removed or updated your listing.
For some directories, GTM Suite can auto-fill submission form fields based on your business profile. When available, a suggestion job runs asynchronously in the background and pre-populates the required fields — saving you the time of filling out each directory’s application manually.Progress is tracked in real time. A notification appears when suggestions are ready to review.
