Free spreadsheet template
Submission tracker template for directory launches
Updated by LaunchListKit.
Download a CSV for recording directory requirements, submission receipts, public listing URLs and measured results. Import it into Excel, Google Sheets or another spreadsheet. The file contains three clearly labeled placeholder examples, not a record of real submissions or customer results.
No email, signup, checkout or JavaScript is required for the CSV download. The free file is an editable template; it does not submit anything.
Preview the file before downloading
The file has 14 columns and three fictional candidate rows. This preview shows six columns from those rows; the remaining fields hold requirements, dates, URLs and notes. Empty measurements mean not recorded, not zero.
| directory_name | cost | login_required | status | visits | first_actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example directory A (replace) | unknown | unknown | candidate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Example directory B (replace) | unknown | unknown | candidate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Example directory C (replace) | unknown | unknown | candidate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
Import into Excel or Google Sheets
- Get the CSV: use the free download above. Keep the header row; remove or replace the three fictional examples.
- Excel: use Data > From Text/CSV, select UTF-8 and a comma delimiter, and review the preview before loading. Menu names vary by version.
- Google Sheets: in a spreadsheet you control, use File > Import > Upload, choose the downloaded CSV and select a comma separator if needed. LaunchListKit does not request access to your spreadsheet.
- Check the result: expect 14 columns and three example rows, not one combined column. Keep URL and date fields as text if automatic formatting changes them. Use dates such as
2026-11-01. - Start a real row: copy an official source from the requirements comparison, record what you actually checked and leave unknown results empty. Do not paste credentials or private customer information.
What is in the CSV?
| Columns | What to record |
|---|---|
directory_name, category, submit_url | The target, product fit and exact official submission route. |
cost, login_required, assets_needed | Free versus conditional or paid; account and asset requirements. Use unknown until checked. |
status, submitted_at, review_after | The current state, actual submission date and sensible next review date. |
published_url, tracked_url | Public proof and the submitted target URL. Leave the publication URL empty while pending. |
visits, first_actions, notes | Source-attributed usage and limitations. Unknown traffic is not zero; a listing is not a visit. |
The template has no macros, external connections or automatic formulas. Replace the example rows with your own targets. The separate dated directory comparison supplies original sources for requirement checks.
Keep these submission states separate
- Candidate
- The site looks relevant; requirements or eligibility may still need checking.
- Submitted
- A real receipt confirms the form accepted the submission. This does not mean the listing is public.
- Published
- An actual public page names the correct product and links to its correct website.
- Blocked
- A login, payment, CAPTCHA, terms or product-fit requirement prevents the authorized action.
- Skip
- The route is unsuitable for this product or the current budget.
A fictional example: from candidate to published
- ExampleNotes, a fictional note-taking tool, identifies a no-signup directory. The founder checks that the useful free tool is accessible without login.
- The founder records the form requirements and prepares a logo, screenshot and accurate description using the directory description generator.
- After one received-response confirmation, the status becomes Submitted. The publication field stays empty.
- On the planned review date, the founder verifies the public page and correct target link. Only then does the status become Published.
- Attributed visits and first actions are filled from actual analytics later, not from the directory's advertised audience.
Track publication and traffic as different results
Use utm_source, utm_medium and utm_campaign only when the directory accepts tracking. With a homepage-only rule, submit the clean homepage and inspect referrer data instead. Referrers can be absent; that limitation belongs in Notes, not in a made-up conversion number.
A useful funnel is: public listing, attributed visit, real tool use, checkout, then a provider-confirmed payment. A success URL or checkout-created event alone is not revenue. See the full launch checklist for the corresponding checks.
Free CSV or complete offline workspace?
The CSV is free and works on its own. The optional USD 29 one-time Pro Kit adds saved projects, directory-aware preparation and full copy-pack exports. Neither option includes manual submissions, placement fees or guaranteed results.
For a directory correction, send the original public source through support. Do not put passwords or private customer information in a submission tracker.