GitHub - sindresorhus/awesome: 😎 Awesome lists about all kinds of interesting topics
awesome.re is a publicly-available, static website that mirrors and indexes the community-maintained “Awesome Lists” ecosystem (originating from the GitHub repository github.com/sindresorhus/awesome). It provides a web UI to browse and full-text-search thousands of curated lists of resources on programming languages, frameworks, datasets, and other technical topics.
Main features
• Hierarchical directory of all officially accepted Awesome Lists
• Faceted / full-text search across lists and list items
• Direct links back to the corresponding GitHub markdown files
• Each page auto-updates from the upstream GitHub repository via open-source scripts; there is no native posting or social interaction mechanism on the site itself.
Target audience
Software engineers, data scientists, dev-ops and other tech learners looking for high-quality, community-vetted resources.
Business model
No clear monetization; site is open-source and appears to be hosted as a public service (no ads, subscriptions, or corporate branding observed).
Favorable day of posting / content performance
Not applicable – content originates from GitHub pull requests to the Awesome Lists repo; there is no internal concept of posting schedules, engagement metrics, or algorithmic feeds on awesome.re itself.
What works / what to avoid
Do:
• Contribute high-quality, well-maintained lists via the official Awesome GitHub contribution guidelines.
• Keep entries concise, correct, and properly categorized so they surface well in search.
Don’t:
• Submit promotional, duplicate, or poorly-sourced lists—such PRs are usually rejected by the Awesome maintainers.
Other relevant details
• Site source code is open (awesome-re/awesome-re GitHub repo) and licensed under MIT.
• The .re TLD is used only as a short domain; the project has no affiliation with the island of Réunion.
• Primary maintenance is community driven; updates depend on the upstream Awesome repo’s merge cadence.
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Main features
• Startup submission page – founders create a profile with logo, screenshots, pitch, links, etc.
• Voting/‘Upvote’ system – daily “Today’s Picks” list is ordered by community votes; high-voted projects appear on the front page and newsletter.
• ‘Premium’ / ‘Boost’ listing – paid upgrade that puts the startup in the featured section, guarantees same-day review, social-media shout-outs (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) and inclusion in Startup Buffer’s newsletter.
• Category browsing & search – visitors can filter by industry, tech stack, location, etc.
• Lifetime-deal section – curated software deals (affiliate revenue stream).
Target audience
• Founders of pre-launch or newly launched web, mobile and SaaS products seeking early adopters.
• Makers, product hunters, investors and journalists looking to discover new startups.
Business model
Freemium: basic listing is free; revenue comes from one-time “Premium/Boost” fees (~US$49–99 when checked in 2024), sponsored placements, newsletter advertising and affiliate commissions from lifetime-deals.
Posting best practices
• Most traffic peaks on weekdays, especially Monday–Wednesday mornings (UTC) when newsletters and social shares are sent; founders recommend scheduling listings early in the week for higher visibility.
• Listings with clear value proposition, high-quality hero image, concise tagline and an active website tend to get more up-votes.
What to do
✓ Craft a short, benefit-driven headline (≤60 chars).
✓ Provide screenshots or demo video.
✓ Engage voters quickly after going live (share your Startup Buffer link on social media, communities).
✓ Consider paid boost if you need guaranteed placement.
What to avoid
✗ Submitting unfinished or password-protected products (will be rejected).
✗ Multiple duplicate submissions – violates guidelines and may be removed.
✗ Over-promising claims or keyword stuffing; platform moderators can decline.
Content that performs well
• SaaS tools for marketing, AI/automation, productivity.
• Mobile & web apps solving everyday pain points.
• B2B software with free tier or lifetime deal.
Other relevant details
• Site reports >100 k monthly visits (SimilarWeb May-2024); top traffic sources are direct and social (Twitter, LinkedIn).
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• Average approval time for free submission: 3–7 days; same-day for paid.
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