What Discovered means
Discovered is a Mydentify status meaning the directory was found and its details were recorded from available sources, without a full check against the live page yet.
If you are scanning a fresh batch of discovered directories for your niche, treat each one as a lead worth investigating, not a confirmed opportunity ready for a submission.
Discovered does not mean wrong, but it does mean unconfirmed. Pricing, link type, and even whether the directory still accepts submissions could have changed since the record was captured.
Before you invest time in a discovered directory, open the live site yourself and confirm the submission process, pricing, and link type still match the record.
Why this matters for builders
Double-check pricing and link type before you spend time or money.
Mistake builders make often
Some builders treat every discovered directory as ready to submit to immediately, without spending a minute confirming the record still matches the live site.
What to do now
Read the directory research methodology to understand discovered records, then verify pricing and link type before spending time on a submission.