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Notes on validation

Practical writing for indie makers.

• July 24, 2026

  Startup Directory Submission: I Tested 17 Sites. Here's the Real Wait Time

  I submitted my startup to 17 directory submission sites. Real wait times per directory, what $100 in queue skips actually bought, and how far it moved my Domain Rating.

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• July 17, 2026

  How to Get Feedback on Your Startup Idea for Free: 6 Places That Actually Work

  Six free ways to get real feedback on your startup idea in 2026. From cold DMs to cross-validation platforms, and how to avoid shouting into the void.

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