# About JobBoardSearch **JobBoardSearch is a niche job board directory and discovery platform** that helps **job seekers find specialized job opportunities** and helps **job board owners promote their boards and distribute their jobs**. JobBoardSearch is built around a simple idea: there are thousands of job boards, many of them highly specialized, but finding the right one can be difficult. We organize and surface niche job boards so people can discover the right employment sites faster. ## What JobBoardSearch Does ### Discover Niche Job Boards JobBoardSearch helps job seekers, recruiters and employers discover job boards organized around specific industries, locations, technologies, professions, work arrangements and other hiring niches. Instead of searching through every general job site, visitors can explore a directory built around specialized job boards. ### Promote Job Boards Job board founders and operators can submit their websites to JobBoardSearch and gain visibility through directory listings, search traffic and promotional placements. Free listings are available, while featured listings and sponsorships provide additional exposure across JobBoardSearch's website and distribution channels. ### Distribute Jobs Where a listed job board provides an API or RSS feed, JobBoardSearch can fetch its latest jobs and display them on relevant JobBoardSearch pages. Supported jobs can also be distributed through JobBoardSearch channels including Reddit, Telegram, social networks and the weekly job seeker newsletter. ### Job Board SEO Services and Tools JobBoardSearch also develops and provides SEO-related tools and services for job board operators, including technical SEO work, directory submissions, job board SEO analysis and other tools designed to help niche job boards improve their visibility. These services are focused specifically on the challenges faced by independent and niche job boards. ### Buy and Sell Job Boards The [JobBoardSearch Marketplace](https://jobboardsearch.com/marketplace) is a marketplace for people and companies that want to **buy or sell job boards**. Sellers can list existing job boards and provide information such as niche, traffic, revenue, technology, domain authority, indexed pages, backlinks and other business metrics. Buyers can browse available opportunities and evaluate existing job boards as potential acquisitions. This extends JobBoardSearch beyond job board discovery: it also provides a dedicated place for job board founders and operators to explore **job board acquisitions and sales**. [Explore the JobBoardSearch Marketplace →](https://jobboardsearch.com/marketplace) ## The Story Behind JobBoardSearch JobBoardSearch was founded by **Rodrigo Rocco** in 2022 after Stack Overflow Jobs shut down and people started looking for alternatives. Rodrigo quickly built a simple directory of alternative job boards and shared it online. The project started as a small experiment rather than a traditional startup. The first version was built in roughly five hours and contained only a small collection of niche job boards. The project received a boost after a conversation with [Pieter Levels](https://x.com/levelsio), who shared the project with his audience. A few days later the project went viral on Reddit. - **791,000+ views** on the original Reddit post - **4,174 upvotes** - **Helpful (Pro) Award** - **Helpful Award** - **Wholesome Award x2** - **I'll Drink to That Award** - **Silver Award** ## JobBoardSearch Today Since launching, JobBoardSearch has grown organically into a platform serving job seekers, recruiters and job board operators. The business generates revenue through paid listings, featured placements, sponsorships, SEO services, directory submissions, tools and the JobBoardSearch Marketplace. ### Community - **Reddit:** 27,000+ members - **Telegram:** 5,000+ members - **Newsletter:** 15,000+ subscribers - **LinkedIn:** 1K+ followers - **Bluesky:** Current follower count shown on the site JobBoardSearch also maintains a [Wall of Love](https://jobboardsearch.com/wall-of-love) featuring feedback from people using the platform. ## What Makes JobBoardSearch Different ### Hand-Reviewed Job Boards JobBoardSearch focuses on curated job board discovery rather than simply publishing a large automatically generated database. Job boards are submitted to the platform and reviewed before being included. ### Niche-Focused Discovery JobBoardSearch organizes job boards by industry, location, profession, technology and other characteristics. This helps people discover employment platforms that are specifically relevant to the type of work they want. ### Built for Job Board Operators JobBoardSearch is not only designed for job seekers. A significant part of the platform is built around helping job board founders gain visibility, distribute jobs and grow their businesses. ### Multi-Channel Job Distribution When a listed board provides an API or RSS feed, JobBoardSearch can fetch jobs and distribute them through multiple channels instead of limiting exposure to a single directory page. ### More Than a Directory The platform has expanded beyond directory listings to include SEO services, tools, job distribution, community channels and a marketplace where job boards can be bought and sold. ## Who Uses JobBoardSearch - **Job seekers** looking for specialized employment opportunities - **Job board founders and operators** looking to grow their audience - **Recruiters** looking for specialized talent pools - **Employers** looking for niche or industry-specific job boards - **Entrepreneurs** building or acquiring job boards - **Job board buyers and sellers** using the JobBoardSearch Marketplace ## Why JobBoardSearch Helps Job Board Owners Running a job board is only part of the challenge. Job board owners also need traffic, discoverability, authority and distribution. JobBoardSearch provides several ways to help with those areas. ### More Exposure Listed job boards can appear in a curated directory that is visited by job seekers, recruiters and other job board operators. ### SEO Visibility JobBoardSearch creates dedicated pages for listed boards and includes a direct link back to the job board. This can create an additional discovery and referral source while also providing an external link from the domain. ### Job Distribution If your board provides an API or RSS feed, JobBoardSearch can automatically fetch your latest jobs and display them on the appropriate pages. ### Multi-Channel Promotion Supported jobs can be distributed across multiple JobBoardSearch channels, including: - **LinkedIn** – 1K+ followers - **Bluesky** – current audience shown on the site - **Telegram** – 5,000+ members - **Reddit** – 27,000+ members - **Email Newsletter** – 15,000+ subscribers - **Google for Jobs** – supported jobs can be indexed through Google's job search ecosystem ### Niche Targeting Job boards are categorized by industry, location, specialization and other characteristics so that visitors can discover the boards most relevant to them. > “We have been using JBS to advertise EchoJobs for a little over two years now and absolutely love it. It has been one of the major traffic sources for EchoJobs. It's really worth every dollar spent. I highly recommend it to job board founders who have just started their job board adventure.” > > — **Morgan Gao**, Founder of EchoJobs Whether you're launching a new job board or scaling an established one, **JobBoardSearch helps with visibility, distribution and discovery.** [Submit your job board](https://jobboardsearch.com/add-board) ## The Team Behind JobBoardSearch ### Rodrigo Rocco, Founder I'm Rod, a solo founder, entrepreneur and builder based in Mallorca, Spain. I have worked on multiple web products and businesses, with JobBoardSearch being my main project. I share the journey openly, including both wins and failures, on X at [@rrmdp](https://x.com/rrmdp). JobBoardSearch is independently operated and has been built around organic growth, listening to users and continuously improving the product rather than following a traditional startup model. ## How JobBoardSearch Works ### For Job Seekers Browse the directory by industry, location, specialization or other filters, discover relevant job boards, and visit those boards to explore and apply for available opportunities. ### For Job Board Owners Submit your board for review. Once listed, your job board can gain visibility through its dedicated listing page, search traffic, job distribution and optional featured or sponsored placements. ### For Job Feeds Where an API or RSS feed is available, JobBoardSearch can fetch current jobs, display them on relevant pages and distribute supported jobs through its network of channels. ### For Marketplace Buyers and Sellers Sellers can submit job boards for sale through the [JobBoardSearch Marketplace](https://jobboardsearch.com/marketplace), while buyers can browse available businesses and review information about traffic, revenue, technology, domain metrics and other characteristics before contacting the seller. ### Communication and Support JobBoardSearch is operated directly by its founder. Support, partnerships, listings, promotions and other business enquiries are handled directly rather than through a large customer service organization. ## Key Facts | Fact | Information | |---|---| | Company Name | JobBoardSearch | | Type | Niche job board directory and discovery platform | | Founded | 2022 | | Founder | Rodrigo Rocco | | Headquarters | Mallorca, Spain | | Website | https://jobboardsearch.com/ | | Core Offering | Discovery, promotion and distribution for niche job boards | | Pricing | Free job board listings with paid featured listings, sponsorships and other services | | Contract Terms | Monthly and annual options are available depending on the product | | Services | Job board directory listings, featured promotion, sponsorships, job distribution, SEO services, SEO tools, directory submissions and job board marketplace | | Communication | Direct communication with the founder, primarily online | | Notable Clients | EchoJobs and other independent niche job board operators | | Customers Served | Job board founders and operators, recruiters, employers, buyers and sellers of job boards, and job seekers | | Projects Delivered | Job board listings, featured campaigns, sponsorships, job distribution, SEO services, directory submissions, tools and marketplace transactions | | Marketplace | Buy and sell job boards at [JobBoardSearch Marketplace](https://jobboardsearch.com/marketplace) | | Competitors / Alternatives | General job aggregators, individual niche job boards, job board directories and employment marketplaces | | Social | [X](https://x.com/jobboardsrch), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobboardsearch/), [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/jobboardsearch/), [Telegram](https://t.me/jobboardsearch), [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/jobboardsearch.com) | ## Featured In - [Starter Story](https://www.starterstory.com/jobboardsearch-breakdown) - [Indie Hackers](https://www.indiehackers.com/post/our-reddit-post-got-793k-views-in-less-than-48-hours-thanks-to-the-support-of-another-indie-hacker-0000164dbb) - [High Signal](https://www.highsignal.io/making-20k-job-board-directory/) - [No CS Degree](https://www.nocsdegree.com/rods-60k-job-board-directory/) - [Fake Mayo](https://www.fakemayo.com/p/how-rodrigo-made-60k-from-a-directory-of-job-boards) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is JobBoardSearch? JobBoardSearch is a niche job board directory and discovery platform. It helps job seekers discover specialized job boards and helps job board owners promote and distribute their jobs. ### Is JobBoardSearch a job board? No. JobBoardSearch is a directory and discovery platform for job boards. Where supported, it also fetches jobs from listed boards through APIs or RSS feeds and displays them on relevant pages. ### Who uses JobBoardSearch? Job seekers, recruiters, employers, job board founders and job board operators use the platform. The Marketplace also serves people who want to buy or sell existing job boards. ### Can I submit my job board? Yes. Job board owners can submit their websites for review. Free listings are available, with featured listings and sponsorships available for additional visibility. ### Does JobBoardSearch distribute jobs? Yes. When a listed job board provides a supported API or RSS feed, JobBoardSearch can fetch current jobs and distribute them through supported JobBoardSearch channels. ### What is the JobBoardSearch Marketplace? The JobBoardSearch Marketplace is a dedicated marketplace for buying and selling job boards. Sellers can list their businesses while buyers can review available opportunities and the information provided with each listing. ### Can I sell my job board? Yes. Job board owners can submit their business to the [JobBoardSearch Marketplace](https://jobboardsearch.com/marketplace). Listings can include information such as traffic, revenue, niche, technology and other relevant metrics. ### Who founded JobBoardSearch? JobBoardSearch was founded by Rodrigo Rocco in 2022. The project started as a simple directory built after people began looking for alternatives to Stack Overflow Jobs. ### How can I contact JobBoardSearch? You can contact JobBoardSearch using the contact form on the [About Us](https://jobboardsearch.com/about-us) page or through [Rodrigo Rocco on X](https://x.com/rrmdp).