Get high-quality backlinks and targeted traffic by submitting to these proven startup directories. Domain ratings, traffic stats, and submission details included.
Directory submissions are one of the most effective (and underrated) ways to grow your startup
High-authority backlinks from sites like Product Hunt (DR 91) and Hacker News (DR 90) dramatically improve your SEO rankings. These links signal to Google that your startup is legitimate and worth ranking higher.
💡 A single Product Hunt backlink can be worth more than 100 low-quality links.
Directory sites collectively reach millions of potential customers. Product Hunt alone gets 726K monthly visitors, and Hacker News gets 1M+. These are tech-savvy early adopters looking for new tools.
🎯 High-intent traffic that actually converts into users.
Sorted by Domain Rating - Start with the highest authority sites first
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The #1 startup directory. Product Hunt is where tech enthusiasts discover new products daily. Getting featured here can bring thousands of visitors and a highly valuable DR 91 backlink.
💰 Paid Option: They offer a $5,000 paid promotion plan, but the free submission is where most startups succeed.
📝 How to Submit: Register and submit your product through their dashboard.
The most influential tech community. A successful Show HN post can drive massive traffic and get you noticed by investors and tech leaders.
📝 How to Submit: Register for an account, then post in the "Show HN" section. Check existing Show HN posts for format examples.
Leading Asian tech publication covering startups, especially those targeting Asian markets.
Community of founders building profitable businesses. Perfect for bootstrapped startups and side projects.
📝 How to Submit: Register and submit your product through their platform.
Discover and get early access to tomorrow's startups. Great for pre-launch and beta products.
📝 How to Submit: Register and submit your product.
Software alternatives and reviews directory. Excellent for SaaS products looking to be discovered as alternatives.
📝 How to Submit: Register and submit your product.
Platform for side project enthusiasts. Perfect for indie makers and weekend projects.
📝 How to Submit: Register and submit your product.
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💡 Pro tip: Start with the highest Domain Rating sites (Product Hunt, Hacker News, etc.) as they provide the most SEO value.
Maximize your results with these proven strategies
Focus first on sites with Domain Rating 70+. A single backlink from Product Hunt (DR 91) or Hacker News (DR 90) provides more SEO value than 50 low-quality links.
Your directory listing is often your first impression. Write clear, benefit-focused descriptions that explain what problem you solve, not just what features you have.
Don't wait until you're "perfect." Submit to directories like BetaList during your beta phase. You can update listings later as your product evolves.
Keep a spreadsheet of where you've submitted, dates, and approval status. Some directories take weeks to review, so tracking helps you follow up appropriately.
When you get featured, be ready to engage. Monitor comments on Product Hunt and Hacker News, answer questions quickly, and provide value to the community.
Directory submissions get you discovered. But the real growth comes from monitoring conversations where people need your solution and jumping in at the right moment.
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