A little clarity
Frequently asked questions.
Product discovery, submissions, and your next launch.
What is BSDirectory?
BSDirectory is a product discovery and launch platform. Find useful apps and independent software, or submit your own product to join a weekly launch.
Is it free to submit a product?
Yes. Join the line includes editorial review, a permanent listing after launch, a weekly launch at least 115 days after approval, and a shareable product page. This fixed launch waiting period is separate from editorial review. No account or card is required.
What happens after I submit?
Your product stays private during review. We email you the decision and a private management link. Your listing goes live when its scheduled launch week begins. Free launches join the first eligible edition with capacity, at least 115 days after approval. Your assigned week is sent by email. Existing bookings are not moved.
What does Skip the line cost?
Skip the line costs $19 USD once. After your product is approved, choose an available launch week, sign in with Google or your email and password, and pay through Stripe. New email accounts verify their address once. Your product and payment are saved to your account, with no product details to re-enter. It skips the Join the line waiting period; earlier weeks still depend on availability. It includes sponsored priority placement during that launch week. There is no subscription or automatic renewal.
Do I pay before my product is reviewed?
No. Priority checkout becomes available only after approval. A selected date is held temporarily during checkout and becomes confirmed only when Stripe confirms payment.
What happens if I leave checkout?
Your temporary reservation expires and the slot becomes available again. You can return using your private link to choose another available launch week, or continue with Join the line without submitting the product again.
Will my product remain listed after launch?
Yes. Your approved listing remains in the product directory. Priority placement ends with the launch week; it does not create a permanent ranking advantage.
Can I reserve a date that is full?
No. Availability comes from real weekly capacity and active reservations. The server checks capacity again when you start checkout.
Can a paid date be changed or cancelled?
A paid date cannot be silently moved by an administrator. If the platform cancels your paid launch, a full refund is queued through Stripe and you are notified. Contact support to discuss a change.
Does Priority guarantee visitors, customers, or SEO results?
No. It purchases a launch week and clearly labelled priority visibility during launch week. It does not guarantee traffic, leads, sales, or dofollow backlinks.
How do I manage a guest submission?
Use the private link displayed after submission and sent by email. Keep it private. If your link expires, contact support so we can verify your ownership.