There's An AI For That vs VibeDirectories: Task-Based Discovery vs Comprehensive SEO Coverage

Introduction

"There's An AI For That" (TAAFT) is one of the most clever AI directories out there. Instead of browsing endless categories, users describe what they want to do: "summarize PDFs," "generate product images," "write cold emails." The site maps tasks to tools.

It's genuinely useful. It drives real traffic. Getting listed is absolutely worth doing.

I'm Nick, founder of VibeDirectories. And yes, we include TAAFT in our submission list. Whether you submit yourself or we handle it, being on There's An AI For That should be part of your launch strategy.

But here's the strategic reality: TAAFT is excellent for task-based discovery. It's one directory. For SEO, you need 100+.

In this post, I'll explain what makes TAAFT special, why task-mapping works so well, and how it fits into a comprehensive directory strategy. The short version: you want both task-based discovery (TAAFT) AND broad SEO coverage (VibeDirectories).

What Makes There's An AI For That Excellent

Let's talk about why TAAFT has become such a popular resource in the AI tools space. Their approach solves a real user problem.

Task-Based Search (Solves the "I Need To..." Problem)

TAAFT's core innovation: users search by what they want to accomplish, not by tool categories.

How users search:

• "Summarize PDFs" → tools that do that
• "Generate social media posts" → tools that do that
• "Transcribe meetings" → tools that do that
• "Create product descriptions" → tools that do that

Why this works:

• Users think in problems, not categories
• Reduces decision paralysis (shows relevant tools only)
• Natural language search feels intuitive
• Directly addresses user intent

If someone needs your specific capability, TAAFT helps them find you.

Massive Database Coverage

TAAFT has cataloged thousands of AI tools across countless tasks:

• Content creation and writing
• Image and video generation
• Business automation
• Development and coding
• Research and analysis
• Personal productivity
• And hundreds more specific use cases

The breadth means:

• High chance your tool fits somewhere
• Users trust they'll find relevant options
• Multiple discovery paths (one tool = many tasks)
• Comprehensive AI tools landscape coverage

Strong Search Visibility

TAAFT ranks well for long-tail searches:

• "AI tool for [specific task]" queries
• Problem-based searches
• Natural language queries
• Task-oriented keywords

This drives:

• Organic traffic from Google to TAAFT
• Which means discovery for listed tools
• Users arriving with high intent (know what they need)
• Better conversion potential

High-Quality Backlink

From an SEO perspective, TAAFT provides:

• Strong domain authority (high DR)
• DoFollow backlink passing SEO value
• Relevant context (AI tools niche)
• Active site (regularly updated)

A TAAFT listing gives you a legitimate, valuable backlink.

Widely Used for Traffic Generation

Many AI founders report meaningful referral traffic from TAAFT:

• Users finding tools through task search
• Direct clicks to your website
• Often high-intent visitors (ready to solve a problem)
• Can drive signups and conversions

It's not just SEO juice—it's actual users discovering your tool.

Free to Submit

TAAFT doesn't charge for submissions:

• Open to quality AI tools
• No listing fees
• Straightforward submission process
• Reasonable review timeline

Cost barrier = zero. Just time and effort.

Who Should Definitely Submit to There's An AI For That

You should get listed on TAAFT if:

• Your tool solves specific tasks (versus broad categories)
• Users search for what you do (e.g., "AI for X")
• You want task-based discovery beyond category browsing
• You need high-DR backlinks for SEO
• You value referral traffic from engaged users

TAAFT should be on every AI founder's launch checklist.

The Strategic Gap: One Directory Isn't Enough

Now let's talk about what happens after you get that TAAFT listing. You have something valuable. But it's just the beginning.

The SEO Reality: 1 Backlink ≠ Domain Authority

Here's how Google actually evaluates sites:

What a single TAAFT listing provides:

• 1 high-DR backlink ✅
• Relevant niche context ✅
• DoFollow link value ✅

What Google needs to boost your domain authority:

• 50-100+ backlinks from diverse sources
• Multiple referring domains across different types
• Varied anchor text and link contexts
• Consistent growth signals over time

The math:

• TAAFT = 1 excellent backlink
• Target for real SEO impact = 100+ backlinks
• Gap = 99 more directories

One is great. One hundred is transformative.

Task Mapping Doesn't Replace Broad Discovery

TAAFT excels when users know their task. But consider:

Users who WILL find you on TAAFT:

• Searching for your exact capability
• Know what problem they're solving
• Using task-based queries

Users who WON'T find you on TAAFT:

• Browsing by category (not searching tasks)
• Discovering tools they didn't know existed
• Exploring "what's new in AI"
• Finding tools through category comparisons

You need both:

• Task-based discovery (TAAFT) for high-intent searches
• Category-based discovery (other directories) for broader reach
• Multiple touchpoints across different user journeys

The Time Investment After TAAFT

Let's be realistic about what submitting to TAAFT accomplishes:

What you get from TAAFT:

• ✅ 1 solid backlink
• ✅ Task-based discoverability
• ✅ Potential referral traffic
• ✅ 30-45 min time investment

What you still need for comprehensive SEO:

Total: 70-80 additional hours

TAAFT was the easy part. The comprehensive coverage? That's where the work is.

Discovery ≠ SEO Foundation

It's important to distinguish:

TAAFT optimizes for:

• User discovery (help people find the right tool)
• Task mapping (connect problems to solutions)
• Search functionality (natural language queries)
• User experience (make tool selection easy)

Your SEO needs:

• Domain authority (requires 50-100+ backlinks)
• Diverse backlink profile (from many sources)
• Competitive positioning (match competitors' link profiles)
• Consistent growth signals (ongoing link building)

Both matter. TAAFT helps users discover you. 100+ backlinks help Google rank you.

How VibeDirectories Complements There's An AI For That

Let me be transparent about how our service works with directories like TAAFT.

We Submit to TAAFT (Plus 99+ Others)

Our directory submission list includes:

• There's An AI For That ✅
• Futurepedia ✅
• Toolify ✅
• Pick AI Tool ✅
• And 96+ other quality directories ✅

You get the task-based discovery from TAAFT plus comprehensive coverage everywhere else.

Different Directories, Different Discovery Paths

Here's why submitting to 100+ directories (including TAAFT) creates multiple discovery opportunities:

There's An AI For That:

• Users searching by task/problem
• "AI tool for [specific need]"
• High-intent, task-focused

Futurepedia:

• Users browsing by category
• Comparing options in each category
• Exploratory mindset

Pick AI Tool:

• Users wanting curated "best of" recommendations
• Quality-focused selection
• Decision-making stage

Product Hunt:

• Tech early adopters
• "What's new and cool?"
• Community-driven discovery

Plus 96+ more directories:

• Niche communities
• Regional directories
• Vertical-specific platforms
• Different audience segments

Each directory catches users at different stages of their journey. More directories = more discovery paths = more traffic sources.

The "Use Both" Strategy

Most founders take one of these approaches:

Option 1: Let VibeDirectories handle everything (including TAAFT)

• You provide info once (5 min)
• We submit to TAAFT + 99 others
• Comprehensive coverage in 2-3 weeks

Option 2: DIY TAAFT, outsource the rest

• Submit to TAAFT yourself (30-45 min, free)
• VibeDirectories handles 99+ others
• You control your TAAFT listing, save 70 hours on the rest

Option 3: DIY everything

• Submit to TAAFT yourself
• Research and submit to 99+ others yourself
• Total time: 70-80 hours over 2-4 months

Most choose Option 1 or 2.

Feature Comparison

Real-World Scenarios: What Should You Do?

Scenario 1: Just Launched, No Budget

Your situation:

• Tool just went live
• Bootstrap mode ($0 budget)
• Have time to invest
• Need initial discovery

Recommendation:

Submit to TAAFT manually:

• Visit theresanaiforthat.com
• Complete submission process carefully
• Spend 30-45 minutes
• Get your first quality backlink

Why:

• TAAFT is free
• High-value directory
• Learn the submission process
• Start building SEO foundation

Next step:

• Submit to 5-10 more directories over next month
• When you get revenue, consider VibeDirectories for remaining 90+

Scenario 2: Launched, Early Revenue, Limited Time

Your situation:

• Product has paying users
• Spending 60+ hours/week on product
• Need to scale SEO efforts
• Can invest $100-150

Recommendation:

Use VibeDirectories:

• We handle TAAFT + 99 others
• Takes 5 minutes of your time
• $49-149 depending on package
• Done in 2-3 weeks

Why:

• Time is more valuable than cost
• 70 hours saved = $3,500+ opportunity cost
• Focus on product/customers
• SEO compounds faster when started sooner

Scenario 3: Tool Solves Very Specific Tasks

Your situation:

• Your tool has clear, specific use cases
• Users search for exactly what you do
• Task-based discovery is critical
• Want to ensure perfect TAAFT listing

Recommendation:

Hybrid approach:

1. Submit to TAAFT yourself (perfect the task mapping)
2. Use VibeDirectories for 99+ others
3. Get both targeted discovery AND broad coverage

Why:

• TAAFT matters more for task-specific tools
• You control that key listing
• Still get comprehensive SEO coverage
• Total time: 40 minutes

Scenario 4: Competing in Saturated Market

Your situation:

• Lots of competitors in your space
• Competitors have strong SEO
• Need to catch up on backlinks
• Have budget for growth

Recommendation:

All-in on comprehensive coverage:

• Use VibeDirectories for all 100+ (including TAAFT)
• Get complete coverage quickly
• Match competitors' backlink profiles
• Focus time on product differentiation

Why:

• Catching up requires speed and volume
• Competitors likely have 50-100+ backlinks
• Can't afford to spend months on manual submissions
• Time better spent on product/marketing that differentiates

Common Questions

Q: Should I submit to TAAFT myself or let VibeDirectories do it?

A: Depends on your priorities.

Submit yourself if:

• You have 30-45 minutes
• You want to perfect the task mapping
• You're on $0 budget
• You want hands-on control

Let us handle it if:

• You'd rather save the time
• You trust our submission quality
• You're using VibeDirectories anyway
• Consistency across all 100+ submissions matters

Many founders DIY TAAFT (it's free, straightforward) then use us for the other 99.

Q: How important is TAAFT compared to other directories?

A: Very important for task-based discovery, but not the only directory that matters.

TAAFT excels at:

• Connecting problems to solutions
• Task-based search queries
• High-intent user discovery

But you also need:

• Category-based directories (Futurepedia, etc.)
• Curated directories (Pick AI Tool, etc.)
• Niche communities (Reddit, Product Hunt, etc.)
• Volume directories (Toolify, etc.)

Think of TAAFT as one critical piece of a 100-piece puzzle.

Q: Will TAAFT drive more traffic than the other 99 directories?

A: Possibly for task-specific tools. But aggregate traffic from 99 others often exceeds any single directory.

Individual directory traffic:

• TAAFT might drive 50-200 visitors/month for well-matched tools
• Futurepedia might drive 30-100 visitors/month
• Smaller directories might drive 5-20 each

But:

• 99 directories × 10 visitors avg = 990 visitors/month
• Plus some directories will over-perform
• Plus cumulative SEO effect boosts all traffic

Volume creates opportunity.

Q: What if I'm already on TAAFT?

A: Perfect. You're 1% done with comprehensive coverage.

If you're already listed on TAAFT:

• Excellent start
• You have 1 quality backlink
• Now you need 99+ more
• VibeDirectories handles the rest (we skip TAAFT to avoid duplicates)

Q: Does being on 100 directories dilute my TAAFT listing?

A: No. More backlinks strengthen ALL listings, including TAAFT.

How it works:

1. TAAFT backlink boosts your domain authority
2. 99 other backlinks boost it further
3. Higher domain authority = all pages rank better
4. Including pages that link from TAAFT

Rising tide lifts all boats.

Q: Is task mapping better than category browsing for discovery?

A: Different, not better. You need both.

Task mapping (TAAFT style):

• Great for high-intent users
• Users know what problem they're solving
• Direct problem-to-solution matching

Category browsing (Futurepedia style):

• Great for exploratory users
• Users discovering adjacent tools
• Comparison shopping within categories

Different users, different mindsets, different discovery paths. Cover all bases.

The Honest Math

DIY Approach (TAAFT + 99 Others Manually)

Time:

• TAAFT: 30-45 min
• Other 99: 70+ hours
• Total: ~71 hours

Cost:

• $0 (free, just time)

Opportunity cost:

• 71 hours × $50/hr = $3,550

Completion rate:

• ~15% of founders finish all 100

TAAFT DIY + VibeDirectories

Time:

• TAAFT: 30-45 min
• VibeDirectories setup: 5 min
• Total: ~40 min

Cost:

• $49-149

Value:

• Perfect control of TAAFT listing
• Comprehensive coverage elsewhere
• 100 total approvals

VibeDirectories for Everything

Time:

• 5 minutes total

Cost:

• $49-149

Value:

• We handle TAAFT + 99 others
• Professional submissions throughout
• 85-100 total approvals

What Founders Actually Do

Real patterns from 580+ clients:

Pattern A: "TAAFT First, Volume Later"

1. Week 1: Submit to TAAFT manually
2. Week 2-3: Submit to 3-5 other directories
3. Month 2: Realize manual submission is tedious
4. Month 3: Sign up for VibeDirectories for remaining 94+

Outcome:

• Control over TAAFT
• Avoid burnout
• Get comprehensive coverage

Pattern B: "Time-Efficient All-In"

1. Day 1: Sign up for VibeDirectories
2. Week 2-3: We handle all 100+ (including TAAFT)
3. Month 2+: They focus on product, SEO compounds

Outcome:

• Maximum time savings
• Complete coverage
• Consistent execution

Pattern C: "DIY Optimist"

1. Week 1: Submit to TAAFT + 5 others
2. Week 2-4: Submit to 10-15 more
3. Month 2-3: Slow down significantly
4. Month 4: Typically stop around 20-30 submissions

Outcome:

• Incomplete coverage
• Wasted time on partial execution
• Eventually use VibeDirectories or give up

Action Plan

If You're Going DIY (TAAFT For Now):

This Week:

• Visit There's An AI For That
• Map your tool to relevant tasks
• Complete submission (30-45 min)
• Track approval status

Next Month:

• Submit to 5-10 more directories
• Assess sustainability of DIY approach
• Consider VibeDirectories for remaining directories

If You're Using VibeDirectories:

Today:

• Review pricing
• Choose package (Starter/Pro/Premium)
• Sign up (5 min)

Week 2-3:

• We submit to TAAFT + 99+ others
• You focus on building

Week 3-4:

• Receive completion report
• Monitor backlinks in Search Console

Month 2-6:

• Track domain authority improvements
• Watch organic traffic grow

The Hybrid (Recommended):

This Week:

• Submit to TAAFT yourself (40 min)
• Perfect your task mapping
• Sign up for VibeDirectories
• We handle the other 99+

Why:

• Control your most important listing
• Skip 70 hours of tedious work
• Complete coverage in weeks

Conclusion

There's An AI For That is brilliant. Task-based discovery works beautifully. Users searching for specific solutions find the right tools. Getting listed is absolutely worth doing.

But don't stop there.

One directory—even an excellent one like TAAFT—won't build the SEO foundation your startup needs. One backlink won't move your domain authority. One traffic source won't scale your growth.

You need TAAFT. You also need 99+ more directories.

The question isn't TAAFT OR VibeDirectories.

The question is: How do you get TAAFT PLUS comprehensive coverage without spending 70+ hours?

Option A: DIY everything (71 hours)

Option B: DIY TAAFT + VibeDirectories for rest (40 min, $49-149)

Option C: VibeDirectories for all (5 min, $49-149)

All three paths get you comprehensive coverage. One takes months. Two take weeks and free you to build.

If you're ready to get task-based discovery PLUS comprehensive SEO coverage, check out our packages. We'll handle TAAFT plus 99+ others while you focus on building your product.

Prefer DIY? Submit to TAAFT yourself and work through the list at your pace. Just be realistic about the time commitment.

Either way: start today. Directory backlinks compound. The sooner you build, the sooner you rank.

Questions about task-based discovery vs. comprehensive SEO strategy? Find me on Twitter—always happy to help.