Introduction
LeadWave AI Directories List is a free spreadsheet of 190+ AI directories with traffic data and metadata. It's not a directory itself—it's a resource listing WHERE to submit.
I'm Nick, founder of VibeDirectories. LeadWave's research is valuable for understanding the landscape. The spreadsheet saves research time.
But here's the reality: a list doesn't do submissions. You still need 70+ hours of manual work.
LeadWave gives you the map. VibeDirectories drives you to the destination.
What LeadWave Provides
Comprehensive List
- 190+ directories cataloged
- Traffic estimates
- Basic metadata
- Research done for you
Free Access
- No cost
- Openly available
- Community resource
Saves Research Time
- Don't need to find directories yourself
- Curated list ready to use
The Gap: Lists ≠ Execution
LeadWave provides: Research (8 hours saved) ✅
You still need: 70+ hours of manual submission work
After Getting the List
| Task | Time |
|---|---|
| Visit each directory | 3 hours |
| Create 100+ accounts | 5 hours |
| Read guidelines | 8 hours |
| Write unique descriptions | 24 hours |
| Format images | 8 hours |
| Complete forms | 16 hours |
| Track submissions | 3 hours |
| Follow up | 8 hours |
Total: 75 hours
How VibeDirectories Is Different
We don't just give you a list. We do the work.
- ✅ We have the research (like LeadWave)
- ✅ We do ALL the submissions (unlike LeadWave)
- ✅ You save 70+ hours
Feature Comparison
| Feature | LeadWave | VibeDirectories |
|---|---|---|
| Directory Research | ✅ Free list | ✅ Curated list |
| Your Time | 75 hours | 5 min |
| Actual Submissions | ❌ You do it | ✅ We do it |
| Cost | Free | $49-149 |
| Outcome | Research done | Backlinks built |
Real-World Scenarios
Scenario 1: $0 Budget, Have Time
Use LeadWave:
- Download the list
- DIY submissions over 2-4 months
- Save money, invest time
Scenario 2: Value Time Over Cost
Use VibeDirectories:
- We handle everything
- 5 min of your time
- 70+ hours saved
Scenario 3: Hybrid
Use both:
- LeadWave for research validation
- VibeDirectories for execution
- Best of both worlds
The Honest Math
LeadWave approach:
- Research: Free (saved ~8 hours) ✅
- Execution: 75 hours × $50/hr = $3,750 opportunity cost ❌
VibeDirectories approach:
- Research: Included ✅
- Execution: We handle it ✅
- Cost: $49-149 ✅
- Time saved: 75 hours ✅
Conclusion
LeadWave's directory list is valuable research. But research ≠ execution.
You need the list PLUS someone to do the work.
Options: A) Use LeadWave list, DIY submissions (75 hours, $0) B) Use VibeDirectories (5 min, $49-149)
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