What Directory Score means
Directory Score is Mydentify's own 0–100 number for comparing directory opportunities, built from fit, whether a listing tends to last, how easy submission is, and citation value, among other inputs.
A founder deciding between two similar-looking startup directories can use Directory Score as a starting shortlist filter instead of guessing from each site's homepage alone.
Directory Score is not a Google ranking score, and a high score does not promise traffic, backlinks, or search rankings. It is Mydentify's internal comparison tool, not an outside authority metric.
Use Directory Score to shortlist a handful of directories worth deeper research, then read the actual listing pages before you commit time to any of them.
Why this matters for builders
Use it to shortlist directories, not as a Google ranking score.
Mistake builders make often
Some builders treat a high Directory Score the same way they would treat a Google ranking signal, expecting it to directly boost their own search visibility.
What to do now
Browse the Highest Directory Score collection to shortlist candidates, then confirm fit using Where Should I Launch?