NetSubmission workflows overview
NetTree’s backlink submission workflow engine routes each queue item to a dedicated screen based on source kind and domain. Every workflow shares the same evidence principle: human submit, then track in Submission Tracker.
Who this is for
Teams running manual link building tools who want structured drafts without automated outreach or auto-submit.
What you will learn
- Four workflow types and when to use each
- Shared step pattern from queue to Tracker
- Skip, reject, and reopen behavior
- Where strategy guides differ from product docs
Workflow types
| Workflow | Path | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Directory | /app/workflows/directory | Product directories, launch lists, SaaS listings |
| Guest post | /app/workflows/guest-post | Editorial pitches and follow-ups |
| Comment | /app/workflows/comment | Contextual blog comments (link-off by default) |
| Content publish | /app/workflows/content-publish | Owned channels — Tumblr, GitHub, Medium, etc. |
Deep dives:
Shared workflow pattern
flowchart LR
A[Queue item] --> B[Review context]
B --> C[Generate / edit draft]
C --> D[Open submit page]
D --> E[Human submit]
E --> F[Mark Submitted]
F --> G[Add Live URL]
G --> H[Tracker row]- Review context — site profile, destination ops remark, fit
- Draft — AI-assisted JSON fields you can edit and copy
- Submit page — open destination form or editor (extension optional)
- Human submit — you perform final action on third-party site
- Mark Submitted — records activity in queue
- Live URL — paste public listing when available
- Tracker — Operation + Link columns reflect queue and verification
Workflow lists vs site queue
| View | Path | Shows |
|---|---|---|
| Workflow queue | /app/workflows/directory (etc.) | Items ready for that workflow type across sites |
| Site queue | /app/sites/[id]/queue | All destinations for one site |
Both link to the same underlying sitesourcequeue records.
Drafts and copy
Workflow drafts store structured JSON (titles, descriptions, pitch body, comment text). Use Copy actions per field — NetTree does not auto-paste into third-party sites except via NetTree Assist preview fill.
Draft generation consumes AI draft quota on your plan.
Skip and reopen
| Action | Where | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Skip | Workflow workbench | Deprioritize; queue → skipped; Tracker shows Skipped |
| Reopen | Submission Tracker | Restores skipped (or sync-rejected) items to draft_ready |
There is no separate Reject button in workflows. Tracker Rejected usually appears when queue sync maps a Lost backlink to rejected — not from a manual reject action.
Task Center hooks
Completing drafts, submissions, and matrix publishes can award Task Center points. Points encourage cadence — they do not replace verified Live links. See Task Center.
Strategy guides (marketing)
Product docs explain screens. Methodology lives separately:
Common questions
Which workflow type is assigned automatically? Based on link source kind, interaction mode, and domain rules in NetTree routing logic. Content-publish platforms route to owned-channel workflow.
Can I run workflows without the extension? Yes. Copy drafts manually or use Quick Open for submit pages.
Does Mark Submitted run verification? Not by itself. Verification starts when you record a backlink URL (owned channel) or import/recheck. See Link verification.