Launch catalog / Playbook
Semfirms
Free route review
Researched from public pages — no submission was run · sources read 2026-09-25. Rules change — recheck the platform's own pages before submitting.
Requirements
- B2B service providers / agencies only - SEO, PPC, digital marketing, web design/development, IT services; NOT a product/SaaS directory
- Register a user account at /add-user/ (email + generated password) then create a free profile
- Listings are editorially vetted: SEMfirms 'carries out an in-depth research' and an analysis before listing a firm
- The catalog's listed submit URL (/submit-a-listing) is 404; real entry points are Register (/add-user/) and Apply For Sponsorship
Prepare before opening the form
- Agency details: name, website, location, service categories (very long taxonomy from SEO to Shopify development)
- Client reviews/portfolio evidence - verified client reviews are part of the value prop
- For sponsored tier: budget and chosen service categories/countries
Workflow
- Register at https://www.semfirms.com/add-user/ (enter email, generate password)
- Create a free profile for the agency from the account dashboard
- Optionally apply for 'Verified Sponsored Listing' via /apply-for-sponsorship for priority placement
- Free members can also post blogs, jobs, photos, and videos from the dashboard at no charge
Watch for
- Do not submit a SaaS product - this directory lists service firms/agencies only
- The catalog's submission URL is dead; use the Register flow instead
- Sponsorship tiers control ranking placement; organic rankings are 'based on client reviews'
- A paid 'Verified Listing Registration' path exists at /paiduser
What counts as live
The agency has a public profile page on semfirms.com reachable from its country/service listing pages, with reviews enabled.
Not verified
- Exact free-profile form fields after registration
- Sponsored listing pricing (not published publicly)
- Verification criteria and turnaround for the free profile