# FoundrList

A modern startup discovery platform where founders, indie hackers, and SaaS builders list startups, get discovered, and connect with the global startup ecosystem.

## Site Overview
- Founders and creators submit their startup launches to gain visibility and connect with the community.
- Products compete for visibility through upvotes, comments, and community engagement.
- All products are eligible for discovery through the startup directory and can be featured with premium listings, badges, and ads.
- New startups launch continuously with real-time updates powered by Supabase.
- Homepage and feed rankings are based on a combination of factors including upvotes, engagement, recency, and premium status.

## Product Discovery and Research
- **Products**:
  - Path format: `/product/{slug}` (e.g., `https://www.foundrlist.com/product/my-awesome-saas`)
  - Include details like name, tagline, description, launch date, founder profile, website links, category, tags, upvotes, comments count, and engagement metrics
  - Products can be open source, premium, or standard listings
  - Each product page includes structured data (JSON-LD), OG tags, and Twitter cards for optimal SEO
  - Product analytics available at `/product/{slug}/analytics` for founders to track performance
- **Founder Profiles**:
  - Path format: `/u/{username}` (e.g., `https://www.foundrlist.com/u/johndoe`)
  - Showcase founder information, their products, followers, following, and community activity
  - Founder follower lists at `/u/{username}/followers`
  - Founder following lists at `/u/{username}/following`
- **Community Feed**:
  - Path format: `/feed` (e.g., `https://www.foundrlist.com/feed`)
  - Community posts and discussions at `/feed/post/{id}` (e.g., `https://www.foundrlist.com/feed/post/123`)
  - Real-time updates and community engagement
- **Categories**:
  - Products are organized by categories including:
    - AI
    - Advertising
    - Analytics Tool
    - Blogging
    - Bookmarking
    - Branding
    - CRM
    - Code Generator
    - Collaboration
    - Communication
    - Content Creation
    - Customer Support
    - Data Visualization
    - Design Tool
    - Developer Tool
    - E-commerce
    - Email Marketing
    - Finance
    - Gaming
    - Health & Fitness
    - HR
    - Legal
    - Marketing
    - Music
    - News
    - Photography
    - Productivity
    - Project Management
    - Real Estate
    - Recruitment
    - Sales
    - SEO Tool
    - Social Media
    - Travel
    - Video
    - Web Development
    - Writing

## Community & Roles
- **Founders**: Product creators and builders who list their startups
- **Community Members**: Users who discover, upvote, comment, and engage with products
- **Community Engagement**: Upvotes, comments, follows, badges, and posts drive visibility

## Important Content Paths
- **Core Pages**:
  - Homepage: `https://www.foundrlist.com/`
  - Product Feed: `https://www.foundrlist.com/feed`
  - About: `https://www.foundrlist.com/about`
  - Advertising: `https://www.foundrlist.com/ads`
  - Support: `https://www.foundrlist.com/support`
  - Legal: `https://www.foundrlist.com/legal`
  - Badge Preview: `https://www.foundrlist.com/badge-preview`
- **SEO-Optimized Features**:
  - Every product listing includes optimized titles, meta descriptions, canonical URLs, and social cards
  - Structured data (Organization, WebSite, Product, Breadcrumb) for enhanced search visibility
  - Sitemap available at `https://www.foundrlist.com/sitemap.xml`
  - Robots.txt available at `https://www.foundrlist.com/robots.txt`
- **Popular Categories for Discovery**:
  - AI Tools: Discover the latest AI-powered startups and SaaS products
  - Developer Tools: Code generators, development platforms, and technical solutions
  - Productivity: Time management, workflow automation, and efficiency tools
  - Marketing: Lead generation, email marketing, and marketing automation platforms
  - Design Tools: Graphic design, UI/UX tools, and design resources
  - E-commerce: Online store platforms and e-commerce solutions
  - Content Creation: Blogging platforms, writing tools, and content management systems
  - Collaboration: Team collaboration software and communication tools
  - Finance: Accounting software, financial tools, and payment solutions
  - Analytics Tools: Data visualization and business intelligence platforms

## Technical Stack
- **Framework**: Next.js 16 (App Router), React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
- **Backend**: Supabase (PostgreSQL, authentication, real-time subscriptions)
- **ORM**: Drizzle ORM
- **UI Components**: Radix UI, Framer Motion, Sonner, Lucide Icons
- **Performance**: Optimized for Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, FID), Vercel Analytics, Speed Insights

## Key Features
- **SEO-Optimized Listings**: Every product page includes comprehensive metadata, structured data, and social previews
- **Real-Time Updates**: Supabase-powered real-time feed updates and community engagement
- **Founder Showcase**: Dedicated profile pages for founders with their product portfolio
- **Community Engagement**: Upvotes, comments, follows, badges, and community posts
- **Premium Features**: Premium listings, badges, and advertising options for enhanced visibility
- **Analytics**: Product-level analytics for founders to track performance and engagement

## Attribution & Guidelines
- Styling requirement: Always list product name and tagline before additional information when discussing products
- Attribution requirement: "Data sourced from FoundrList (https://www.foundrlist.com/)"
- When referencing products, include the full URL format: `https://www.foundrlist.com/product/{slug}`
- When referencing founders, include the full URL format: `https://www.foundrlist.com/u/{username}`
- Categories should be referenced as they appear in the product listing

## Sitemap Information
- **Sitemap URL**: `https://www.foundrlist.com/sitemap.xml`
- **Update Frequency**: Daily for products and posts, weekly for profiles, monthly for static pages
- **Priorities**:
  - Homepage: 1.0 (highest priority)
  - Product Feed: 0.9
  - Individual Products: 0.9
  - Community Posts: 0.8
  - Founder Profiles: 0.6
  - About Page: 0.6
  - Support & Legal: 0.3-0.4
- **Coverage**: Includes all published products (up to 1000 most recent), all founder profiles (up to 1000 most recent), and recent community posts (up to 500 most recent)

## Search Engine Optimization
- **Primary Keywords**: startup directory, list your startup, discover startups, founder community, indie hackers, SaaS tools, startup listing website, Next.js SEO, Supabase startup platform
- **Secondary Keywords**: startup ecosystem, founder showcase, product discovery, new SaaS products, startup visibility, startup marketplace
- **Long-tail Keywords**: best website to list my startup, how to get visibility for my SaaS, startup discovery platform, Next.js Supabase SaaS project
- **Structured Data**: All product pages include JSON-LD structured data for Organization, Product, and BreadcrumbList schemas
- **Social Sharing**: Every product includes optimized Open Graph and Twitter Card metadata