# Free backlink sites directory (Anslation Builder)

> 369 real websites where a website owner can earn a listing or a profile link, in 15 categories: 164 free to list, 155 with a free plan, 152 that take under 15 minutes. Each has steps, cost, link type, effort, region and an honest note. Checked 2026-11-05.

Directory: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks

Rules: a link is called followed (dofollow) or nofollow only when the site says so or a live listing shows it; otherwise it is "unverified". No paid link schemes or link farms. Nothing here promises approval or a ranking.

## Lists by goal

- [Free dofollow backlink sites](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/free-dofollow) (38 sites): These are the sites on our list where a listing is free (or has a free plan) and the link to your website is followed, either always or on part of the profile. A followed link can pass ranking value; check each live listing, because sites change their link attributes.
- [Quick, free backlink sites to do today](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/quick-and-free) (63 sites): These listings are free and take under 15 minutes each: a profile or a short form. Do them in one sitting with your business details open in another tab.
- [High-authority sites for free backlinks](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/high-authority) (124 sites): These are well-known, widely used sites that let you list for free or on a free plan. A link or a profile on a site people already trust helps show that your business is real.
- [Backlink sites for local businesses](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/for-local-business) (82 sites): A local business should claim its map listings and local directories first, with exactly the same name, address and phone everywhere, then add review profiles. These are the citations local search relies on.
- [Backlink sites for small businesses](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/for-small-business) (166 sites): A small business gets the most from free business listings, social profiles and review sites first, then the directories of its own industry and country.
- [Backlink sites for startups](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/for-startups) (112 sites): A startup should list on launch platforms and startup databases, claim its company profiles, then earn links through press, podcasts and communities.
- [Backlink sites for SaaS products](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/for-saas) (131 sites): A SaaS product earns its strongest links from software review sites, launch platforms, integration directories and developer communities.
- [Backlink sites for AI tools](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/for-ai-products) (59 sites): An AI product should list on AI tool directories first (many are free and quick), then launch platforms and software review sites.
- [Backlink sites for ecommerce stores](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/for-ecommerce) (27 sites): An online store benefits most from business listings, review and trust platforms, shopping marketplaces and social profiles.
- [Backlink sites for creators](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/for-creators) (90 sites): A creator earns links from publishing platforms, social profiles, podcasts and showcases, where each post or appearance can point back to their own site.
- [Backlink sites for developers](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/for-developers) (83 sites): A developer earns links from code hosts, package registries, developer communities and open-source directories, each pointing to docs or a project site.
- [Backlink sites for designers](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/for-designers) (42 sites): A designer earns links from design showcases, award galleries, portfolio sites and design communities.
- [Backlink sites for agencies](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/for-agencies) (62 sites): An agency earns links from agency directories, review platforms, design showcases and the industry press, plus a credit on each client site it builds.
- [Backlink sites for Indian businesses](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/lists/india) (27 sites): A business in India should claim the Indian business directories and B2B marketplaces on this list, plus the worldwide listings everyone needs, using its GST-registered name the same way everywhere.

## Business listing sites to add your website (58)

Free business listings on maps and local directories: the first citations every website owner should claim. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings

- [Bing Places for Business](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/bing-places) (bing.com): Free business listing on Bing Search and Bing Maps with a link to your website. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Importing from Google Business Profile is the fastest route if you already have one. bingplaces.com now redirects into Bing's business hub.
- [Foursquare](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/foursquare) (foursquare.com): A claimed place listing in Foursquare's location data, which many apps and maps use. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Verification can be slow, and some edits only show after data updates.
- [NewZealand.com (Tourism New Zealand)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/newzealand-com) (newzealand.com): Free listing on newzealand.com, Tourism New Zealand's official visitor site. Free; followed link; moderate effort; New Zealand. Note: Only these business types are accepted; operators must be NZ-based accommodation, activity, transport or tour firms. Profiles and listings need approval; review listings at least every 12 months to stay on the site.
- [Apple Business (Apple Maps place card)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/apple-business) (apple.com): Free place card on Apple Maps, Siri and Spotlight showing your website, hours and photos. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Apple has folded Business Connect into Apple Business at business.apple.com, so menu names may differ from older guides.
- [Google Business Profile](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/google-business-profile) (google.com): Free business listing on Google Search and Maps with a website button, hours, photos and reviews. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Online-only businesses without a customer-facing location or service area are not eligible. The website button is a map listing, not an editorial backlink; its value is local visibility.
- [OpenStreetMap](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/openstreetmap) (openstreetmap.org): Add your shop or office to the open map data used by many apps, including a website tag. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: OSM is a factual map database: no promotional text and no online-only businesses, and other mappers may edit your entry.
- [Gelbe Seiten](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/gelbe-seiten) (gelbeseiten.de): Free basic entry (Grundeintrag) in Germany's Gelbe Seiten, with your web and postal address. Free plan; followed link; moderate effort; Germany. Note: The Starteintrag is free for 3 months, then a paid annual plan (29.90 € a month, 358.80 € plus VAT a year) unless cancelled two weeks before the trial ends. Free entries get no extra search terms or better ranking.
- [Nextdoor Business Page](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/nextdoor-business) (nextdoor.com): Free business page that neighbors can recommend, with your website, hours and service area. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; United States. Note: Nextdoor only operates in a limited set of countries (such as the US, UK, Canada and Australia); local ads are paid.
- [Yell](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/yell) (yell.com): Free UK business listing on Yell, the online successor to the Yellow Pages directory. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; United Kingdom. Note: Yell sells websites and advertising; a free listing does not require them.
- [Yellow NZ](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/yellow-nz) (yellow.co.nz): A listing in New Zealand's main business directory. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; New Zealand. Note: Paid advertising is promoted; check what the free option includes.
- [Yellow Pages Australia](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/yellow-pages-australia) (yellowpages.com.au): A free listing in Australia's Yellow Pages directory. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Australia. Note: Shares sign-up with True Local; paid ads are offered.
- [Zola](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/zola-vendors) (zola.com): Free storefront in Zola's wedding vendor marketplace, with photos, website and social links. Free plan; followed link; moderate effort; United States. Note: Listing is free, but connecting with couples uses paid credits or an Unlimited plan, and the FAQ gives no prices. The website link carries utm tracking parameters.
- [118000.fr](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/118000-fr) (118000.fr): Free Espace Pro account to manage your entry in 118000.fr, whose listings show a website button. Free; followed link; moderate effort; France. Note: Validation needs a call from your business phone to 0 811 655 444 (0.05 € per call plus the call price); changes then go live within about 10 days. The sign-up form has no website field.
- [ActiveRain](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/activerain) (activerain.com): Free member profile in a real estate blogging community, with contact details and a website link. Free; followed link; moderate effort; United States. Note: Aimed at US real estate professionals; service or tech providers for them can also join. ActiveRain says it does not necessarily endorse the agents, loan officers and brokers it lists.
- [Brownbook](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/brownbook) (brownbook.net): Free global business directory listing that you can claim and expand with photos and details. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide.
- [Hotfrog](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/hotfrog) (hotfrog.com): Free business directory profile with a website link, available on more than 40 country sites. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Link value is modest; treat it as a citation that keeps your name, address and phone consistent.
- [Yelp for Business](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/yelp-for-business) (yelp.com): Free business page on Yelp with your website link, hours, photos and customer reviews. Free plan; nofollow link; quick effort; United States. Note: Yelp prohibits asking customers for reviews and pushes paid ads hard; website links go through a redirect and are nofollow.
- [CanadaHelps](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/canadahelps) (canadahelps.org): Free CanadaHelps profile that every registered Canadian charity already has, with a website link. Free; mixed links; moderate effort; Canada. Note: The 'Visit our website' button is nofollow; a link written into one charity's description had no rel. Only registered Canadian charities qualify.
- [Houzz](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/houzz) (houzz.com): Free profile in Houzz's Find Professionals directory, with photos, reviews and a website field. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The sign-up flow pushes paid Houzz Pro plans and a demo. The website link goes through a houzz.com/trk/ redirect that Houzz's robots.txt blocks, so it is not a direct link.
- [PagesJaunes](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/pagesjaunes) (pagesjaunes.fr): Free PagesJaunes listing managed in Solocal Manager, with contact details, hours, photos and news. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; France. Note: Sampled free website buttons are script links (href='#', address encoded in a data attribute); only a paid Solocal website product showed a plain link. Solocal also sells advertising.
- [QDQ](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/qdq) (qdq.com): Free business listing in the Spanish QDQ directory, with an optional website field at sign-up. Free plan; followed link; quick effort; Spain. Note: QDQ also sells paid marketing plans, and only step one of the three-step form could be checked.
- [The Dyrt](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/the-dyrt) (thedyrt.com): Free campground listing on a US camping app and website, with details, rates and availability. Free; mixed links; moderate effort; United States. Note: Website and reservation links are nofollow, but the 'Check Availability' button to the booking page has no rel.
- [Thumbtack](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/thumbtack) (thumbtack.com): Free pro profile for US local service businesses, with reviews, photos and job leads. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; United States. Note: Creating the profile is free but leads are paid. Don't count on a clickable website link; the value is leads and reviews.
- [Tripadvisor for business owners](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/tripadvisor-owners) (tripadvisor.com): Free listing for hotels, restaurants, attractions and tours, with reviews and business details. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Only travel and hospitality categories qualify, and some features, possibly including a direct website link, depend on paid plans.
- [Yellow Pages (YP.com)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/yellow-pages-us) (yellowpages.com): Free US Yellow Pages listing with a website link, run by Thryv. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; United States. Note: Phone verification and follow-up sales calls are common, and some owners report free listings are slow to appear.
- [Das Örtliche](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/das-oertliche) (dasoertliche.de): Free basic entry (Grundeintrag) in the Das Örtliche directory, with your web and postal address. Free plan; nofollow link; moderate effort; Germany. Note: Sampled website links are nofollow. The page promotes a Starteintrag that is free for 3 months, then a paid annual subscription of 358.80 € plus VAT.
- [Empresite](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/empresite) (empresite.eleconomista.es): Free company profile in INFORMA D&B's Spanish business directory on elEconomista. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Spain. Note: Company pages sat behind a 'too many requests' CAPTCHA, so how the website link is shown or marked up is unconfirmed. Details you add are labelled company-supplied ('EMPRESA EDITADA').
- [N49](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/n49) (n49.com): Free basic listing in a Canadian local directory; a website link needs the paid Verified plan. Free plan; mixed links; quick effort; Canada. Note: N49's pricing page says the free plan has no website link or verification; Verified ($10 a month plus tax) adds a do-follow link. Older claimed, unverified listings showed nofollow links; a verified one linked without nofollow.
- [Yellow Pages Canada (YP.ca)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/yellow-pages-canada) (yp.ca): Free basic listing on yellowpages.ca, requested through Yellow Pages' own online listing form. Free plan; nofollow link; moderate effort; Canada. Note: The form does not say what is included or how long it takes; submitting means accepting a written agreement with YP and its marketing texts. Website buttons on the listings checked were nofollow, via a YP redirect.
- [Alignable](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/alignable) (alignable.com): Free small-business networking profile for referrals between local business owners. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; United States. Note: This is a referral network more than a directory; the value comes from activity, not just the profile.
- [Bark](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/bark) (bark.com): Free service-provider profile on a marketplace where customers post jobs and pros respond. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Joining is free but contacting leads costs credits. Available in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and other countries.
- [ChamberofCommerce.com](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/chamber-of-commerce-com) (chamberofcommerce.com): Free business profile with a website link in an online small-business directory. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; United States. Note: This is a private directory, not your local chamber of commerce; paid lead plans are optional.
- [Cylex](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/cylex) (cylex.us.com): Free company listing in the Cylex business directory, which runs country sites across many markets. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Paid upgrades are offered during signup, and the free entry sits at the bottom of the plan page. Use your own country's Cylex site if one exists.
- [Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/dun-and-bradstreet) (dnb.com): A free D-U-N-S number and business credit profile that many suppliers and app stores check. Free plan; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: The free route can take weeks; faster options are paid.
- [EZlocal](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/ezlocal) (ezlocal.com): A free US local business listing with address, hours and website. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; United States. Note: Paid upgrades are promoted during setup.
- [FreeIndex](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/freeindex) (freeindex.co.uk): Free UK business profile with customer reviews, a link to your website and free lead alerts. Free plan; followed link; moderate effort; United Kingdom. Note: Duplicate sign-ups are rejected. The optional Premium plan (£9.95 a month or £99.50 a year) adds higher placement, more lead responses and an ad-free profile.
- [golocal](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/golocal) (golocal.de): Free business entry with your website on golocal, a German local reviews site. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Germany. Note: Website links are nofollow, and golocal checks new entries before adding them, which can take a while.
- [Idealist](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/idealist) (idealist.org): Free organisation profile on a social-impact jobs and volunteering site, with a website link. Free plan; followed link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The website link has utm parameters. Events are free, as are volunteer listings by non-profits, government agencies and community groups; jobs cost e.g. US$145 each (US non-profits) or US$195 (US, Canadian or UK businesses).
- [Manta](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/manta) (manta.com): Free US small-business directory profile with your website, services and contact details. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; United States. Note: Expect upsell offers for paid marketing services; the basic listing does not require them.
- [Private School Review](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/private-school-review) (privateschoolreview.com): Free profile for a US private school, with photos, open houses, job openings and a website link. Free plan; followed link; moderate effort; United States. Note: Paid listings with extra promotion also exist (one school's links were tagged as a paid listing); their prices were not found.
- [Thomson Local](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/thomson-local) (thomsonlocal.com): A free UK listing that shows your phone number to local searchers. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; United Kingdom. Note: Websites and enhanced listings are paid add-ons.
- [True Local](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/true-local) (truelocal.com.au): A free Australian local listing with customer reviews. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Australia. Note: Run by the same company as Yellow Pages Australia, so it is one sign-up for both.
- [Word of Mouth](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/word-of-mouth-au) (wordofmouth.com.au): A free Australian business profile built around customer reviews. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Australia. Note: Paid plans add extra features.
- [Yellow Pages UAE](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/yellow-pages-uae) (yellowpages-uae.com): Free listing in a long-running UAE B2B directory, via a short form with an optional website field. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; United Arab Emirates. Note: The site, run by Lunad Digital Portal, sells advertising. Sampled 'Website' controls are script buttons, not plain links; plain links appeared only in a few company descriptions.
- [Checkatrade](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/checkatrade) (checkatrade.com): Vetted tradesperson profile with reviews and a website link on Checkatrade, the UK trades directory. Paid; followed link; involved effort; United Kingdom. Note: Membership is paid and fixed plans run for 12 months; prices show only inside the sign-up flow, and checks are repeated after you join.
- [Localsearch](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/localsearch) (localsearch.com.au): Free Localsearch for Business profile, with contact details, reviews and a website button. Free plan; nofollow link; quick effort; Australia. Note: Website links on Localsearch profiles are nofollow, and Localsearch also sells website design, digital marketing and advertising.
- [Psychology Today](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/psychology-today) (psychologytoday.com): Paid profile in Psychology Today's therapist directory, with an optional link to your website. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: US membership is US$29.95 a month; UK membership is £19.95 a month after six free months, and other countries have local prices. No contract. The directory blocked automated checks, so the website link's rel is unverified.
- [DesignRush](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/designrush) (designrush.com): Agency directory profile with portfolio, services and a website link, plus paid placement options. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Top rankings are largely paid; the free profile mainly helps with presence and credibility.
- [Europages](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/europages) (europages.co.uk): B2B company profile for European manufacturers, wholesalers and service providers. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Europe. Note: What the basic listing includes changes over time; check before buying visibility packages.
- [Kompass](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/kompass) (kompass.com): Global B2B company directory listing with your activities, contact details and website. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Kompass sells paid visibility packages; confirm what the free listing shows before upgrading.
- [Sortlist](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/sortlist) (sortlist.com): Agency marketplace profile where businesses look for marketing, design and development agencies. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Europe. Note: Strongest in Europe; responding to most incoming briefs requires a paid plan.
- [Yellow Pages Singapore](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/yellow-pages-singapore) (yellowpages.com.sg): Free basic company listing in Yellow Pages Singapore, with a website URL only on paid plans. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Singapore. Note: Free listings show only business name and operating address; the website URL starts with the Lite plan (from $88 per listing per year). Link rel attributes are unverified due to a bot check.
- [Eatwild](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/eatwild) (eatwild.com): Paid listing for grass-fed and pasture-raised farms, with photos, products and a website link. Paid; followed link; moderate effort; United States. Note: The listing costs US$50 a year and renews automatically. Farms that miss the criteria are not approved, and an administrator reviews every profile update before it goes live.
- [HappyCow](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/happycow) (happycow.net): Free listing in HappyCow's guide to vegan, vegetarian and veg-friendly venues, with a website link. Free plan; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The website link is nofollow. New listings are usually approved in 1-2 weeks, with fully vegan businesses reviewed first. The optional Partner Program costs US$49, US$149 or US$299 a month.
- [KennstDuEinen](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/kennstdueinen) (kennstdueinen.de): Free service-provider profile with a website field on KennstDuEinen, WinLocal's German review site. Free plan; nofollow link; moderate effort; Germany. Note: Sign-up requires consent to phone or email contact from WinLocal GmbH to check your details and present its products, including paid entries. Profile website links are nofollow.
- [Opendi](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/opendi) (opendi.com): A business listing in a local directory network covering 36 countries. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Each country has its own site; check pricing before choosing extras.
- [ShowMeLocal](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/showmelocal) (showmelocal.com): A free local business listing in a US directory running since 2006. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; United States. Note: Paid ad packages are offered alongside the free listing.
- [TherapyRoute](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/business-listings/therapyroute) (therapyroute.com): Listing in TherapyRoute's worldwide therapist directory, with website and social links on paid Pro. Free plan; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Free Basic allows up to 12 client contacts a year. The Pro website link is nofollow, and the Pro price did not load when checked.

## Indian business directories to list your website (23)

Indian business directories and B2B marketplaces where a company can list its website, address and services. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories

- [BlogAdda](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/blogadda) (blogadda.com): Blog listing in an Indian blog directory and blogger community that links out to members' posts. Free; followed link; quick effort; India. Note: Only for blogs by bloggers of Indian origin. Links point to individual posts, not the blog's homepage, and the site does not say how submissions are reviewed.
- [Inc42](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/inc42) (inc42.com): A chance at editorial coverage or a company page on a leading Indian startup news site. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; India. Note: Coverage is an editorial decision and is never guaranteed. Inc42 also sells paid promotion packages, which are separate from the free submission.
- [YourStory Companies](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/yourstory-companies) (yourstory.com): A company profile on YourStory, a major Indian startup media platform. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; India. Note: Profiles and stories are reviewed by YourStory, and coverage is not guaranteed.
- [Justdial](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/justdial) (justdial.com): Free business listing on India's largest local search directory, with contact details and reviews. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; India. Note: Expect sales calls for paid plans; how prominently your website appears can depend on the plan.
- [Sulekha](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/sulekha) (sulekha.com): Free listing for Indian service providers that connects you to local customer enquiries. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; India. Note: Listing is free, but receiving most leads requires a paid package.
- [AskLaila](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/asklaila) (asklaila.com): Free local business listing on an Indian local-information site that also covers Qatar and the UAE. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; India. Note: An older, quieter site than Justdial; treat it as a citation rather than a traffic source.
- [Government e Marketplace (GeM)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/government-e-marketplace) (gem.gov.in): A verified seller profile on the Indian government procurement portal that buyers across departments can find. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; India. Note: It is a procurement platform rather than a link source, and compliance requirements apply.
- [Startup India portal (DPIIT)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/startup-india) (startupindia.gov.in): Government startup portal profile, with optional DPIIT recognition for eligible companies. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; India. Note: Portal registration and DPIIT recognition are separate steps, and how much of your profile is public can vary.
- [IndiaMART](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/indiamart) (indiamart.com): Free seller profile on India's largest B2B marketplace, with a product catalogue and company page. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; India. Note: Free sellers get limited visibility and frequent upsell calls; best for manufacturers, wholesalers and B2B suppliers.
- [Practo](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/practo) (practo.com): A doctor or clinic profile on India's widely used healthcare discovery and booking platform. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; India. Note: Only verified healthcare providers can list, and some tools are paid.
- [TradeIndia](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/tradeindia) (tradeindia.com): Free B2B supplier profile and product catalogue on a long-running Indian trade marketplace. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; India. Note: Paid memberships get most of the visibility; free profiles are basic.
- [Zomato](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/zomato) (zomato.com): A restaurant page on India's largest food discovery and delivery platform. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; India. Note: Only food businesses can list, and delivery partnership includes commissions.
- [Grotal](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/grotal) (grotal.com): Local business listing on an Indian city search directory with contact and website details. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; India. Note: Paid listing upgrades are offered on the site's price list.
- [magicpin](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/magicpin) (magicpin.com): A store page on a local discovery and rewards app used by shoppers and diners in Indian cities. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; India. Note: Coverage is strongest in larger cities, and promotions are paid.
- [SchoolMyKids](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/schoolmykids) (schoolmykids.com): Free listing on an Indian school-search site for parents: admissions, fees, contacts, website link. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; India. Note: Profile website links are nofollow, and the form is meant for school administrators.
- [CompanyInfo.in](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/companyinfo-in) (companyinfo.in): Free owner-managed business profile with website and contact options. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; India.
- [Online Business Book](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/online-business-book) (onlinebusinessbook.in): Free B2B or B2C business listing with a website field. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; India. Note: The site says listings publish within 24 hours, but that isn't guaranteed.
- [Qkeen](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/qkeen) (qkeen.com): Free local business listing with a website link once your email is verified. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; India. Note: The website link stays hidden until you verify your email.
- [TinTorch Lists](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/tintorch) (tintorch.com): Free business profile with a website link, including IT and software service categories. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; India. Note: Listings are moderated before going live.
- [ExportersIndia](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/exportersindia) (exportersindia.com): Free business profile and product listings on an Indian B2B supplier and export marketplace. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; India. Note: Paid plans are pushed for lead access; free profiles have limited reach.
- [UrbanPro](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/urbanpro) (urbanpro.com): Free tutor or training-institute profile with portfolio, reviews and class listings. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; India. Note: Only for education and training providers; paid memberships unlock more leads.
- [OneTapListing India](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/onetaplisting) (onetaplisting.com): Free, manually reviewed business listing with a Visit Website button. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; India. Note: AI-generated descriptions are rejected, and the website button may use a tracked redirect.
- [ZipLeaf India](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/india-directories/zipleaf) (zipleaf.in): Free company profile with a website link in an Indian business directory. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; India. Note: Listings are reviewed before publication; sponsored upgrades are optional.

## Startup and product launch directories (28)

Startup and product launch directories where a new website, app or product can get a listing and early users. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories

- [Crunchbase](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/crunchbase) (crunchbase.com): Company profile on the main startup and funding database, with your website and social links. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Profiles are public and community-editable through review; advanced data tools are paid.
- [Tracxn](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/tracxn) (tracxn.com): A company profile on a private market database read by investors and analysts. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; India. Note: Profiles sit behind a login for many readers, so referral traffic is limited.
- [e27](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/e27) (e27.co): Company profile in e27's Asian startup database, with a website link, milestones and funding news. Free; followed link; moderate effort; Singapore. Note: A now-offline help page, seen only in a search snippet, said e27 verifies each profile and that agencies, consultancies, dev shops, distributors and non-tech firms should not list. e27 also sells a separate PRO membership.
- [Gust](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/gust) (gust.com): Free Gust Company Profile for accelerator and investor applications, with a public website link. Free; followed link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Built for startups seeking funding, not local businesses. Gust's paid plans (450 to 3,500 dollars a year) cover incorporation, legal and equity tools, not the profile.
- [SideProjectors](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/sideprojectors) (sideprojectors.com): Showcase a side project, list it for sale, or find co-founders in a maker marketplace. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The audience is mostly makers and buyers looking at small projects.
- [Starter Story](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/starter-story) (starterstory.com): A founder interview about how you built your business, published on a site read by aspiring founders. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Editors choose which stories to publish; many submissions are not featured.
- [StartupBlink](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/startupblink) (startupblink.com): A startup profile on a global map of startup ecosystems used in its yearly rankings. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Profiles are moderated and may take time to appear.
- [Product Hunt](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/product-hunt) (producthunt.com): Launch page for your product on the best-known tech launch community, with maker profiles and comments. Free; nofollow link; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Links are nofollow and only some launches get featured on the homepage; no payment is needed to launch.
- [Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/wellfound) (wellfound.com): Startup company profile for recruiting, with your pitch, team, funding and website. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The profile is built around hiring; paid recruiting plans are optional.
- [Dealroom](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/dealroom) (dealroom.co): Company profile in a startup and venture database used by investors and ecosystem builders. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Europe. Note: Coverage is strongest for European ecosystems; full data access is paid.
- [F6S](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/f6s) (f6s.com): Free startup profile used for accelerator applications, programmes and founder deals. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Mostly valuable when you apply to programmes; a profile alone gets little traffic.
- [Fazier](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/fazier) (fazier.com): Product launch platform with a free tier and paid launches that include a dofollow backlink. Free plan; mixed links; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The free tier is a reciprocal-link arrangement and review can take up to 30 days; paid launches start around $29.
- [Indie Hackers products](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/indie-hackers) (indiehackers.com): Product page in the Indie Hackers founder community, linked from your profile and posts. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Moderators remove promotional posts; the value comes from genuine participation.
- [Peerlist Launchpad](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/peerlist-launchpad) (peerlist.io): Weekly launch spotlight for projects built by members of the Peerlist professional network. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The audience is mostly developers and designers.
- [Uneed](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/uneed) (uneed.best): Daily product launch platform where launches can earn a dofollow backlink based on upvotes. Free plan; mixed links; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Free launches join the back of the queue and only earn the dofollow link at an upvote score of 20 (10 with the $14.99 Fast-track).
- [DevHunt](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/devhunt) (devhunt.org): Launch platform for developer tools, voted on by developers who sign in with GitHub. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Third-party guides say free listings get a nofollow link while paid launches (from about $19) add a chosen week and a dofollow link; confirm current pricing on the site.
- [Launching Next](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/launching-next) (launchingnext.com): Free startup listing on a long-running directory of new startups and side projects. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Free submissions can wait in a queue; an optional $99 upgrade gets consideration within one business day.
- [MicroLaunch](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/microlaunch) (microlaunch.net): A launch page for your product where makers vote and leave feedback on the idea and the product. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Free launches can wait in a queue; paid options move you up.
- [Smol Launch](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/smol-launch) (smollaunch.com): A spot in a weekly launch roundup with a product page that links to your site. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Free launch weeks can be booked far ahead; paid plans give earlier dates.
- [Startup Stash](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/startup-stash) (startupstash.com): A listing in a curated directory of tools and resources for founders. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Curated and slow to review; paid options may be offered for faster listing.
- [Startup Ranking](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/startup-ranking) (startupranking.com): Free profile on a worldwide startup ranking site, with a link to your website. Free plan; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The free profile's website link is nofollow. Premium Profile ($25 a month) adds a do-follow link and a verified badge; the link reverts to nofollow if you cancel.
- [StartupBase](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/startupbase) (startupbase.io): Free daily launch listing for new products, with upvotes and a maker profile. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide.
- [UpForge](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/upforge) (upforge.org): Free startup registry record with an optional website link and verification. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: A young registry; treat it as a supporting citation.
- [PeerPush](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/peerpush) (peerpush.com): Permanent product listing page that links to your website or app store page. Free plan; followed link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Free listings wait hidden behind paid ones in a queue PeerPush says can be long, with no stated time. Standard Launch is $39; promoted launches $89 or $229. Only one live listing's link was checked.
- [BetaList](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/betalist) (betalist.com): Feature for early-stage and pre-launch startups in front of an early-adopter audience. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Recent reports say every submission is now paid (refunded if not selected), and the price only appears at the end of the form; the old free queue may no longer exist.
- [PitchWall](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/pitchwall) (pitchwall.co): Permanent product launch page with a Visit Website link and one day on the homepage. Free plan; mixed links; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Free launches wait at least 30 days and Pro ($49) two weeks; Premium ($99) runs on a chosen date. On a live listing, the Visit Website link was followed; app-store and download links used a nofollow redirect.
- [TinyLaunch](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/tinylaunch) (tinylaunch.com): Launch page plus several days on TinyLaunch's homepage, where makers vote on new launches. Free plan; mixed links; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: TinyLaunch's pricing page promises a backlink only to the top 3 or the $39 Premium Launch. A third-party guide says top-3 links are dofollow only with the badge embedded; a 3rd-place free listing was still nofollow.
- [TrustMRR](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/startup-directories/trustmrr) (trustmrr.com): Free public profile showing your startup's verified revenue, with a link to your website. Free plan; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The free listing's link is nofollow, and a dofollow link costs $19. TrustMRR is also a marketplace for buying and selling startups.

## Software review sites to list your product (28)

Software review and comparison sites where an app or SaaS product gets a profile, reviews and alternatives pages. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews

- [AlternativeTo](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/alternativeto) (alternativeto.net): Free app listing that presents your product as an alternative to well-known software. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Listings are community-moderated and may be edited; self-promotion beyond your own listing is frowned on.
- [Gartner Peer Insights](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/gartner-peer-insights) (gartner.com): Free Gartner Peer Insights product profile with verified user reviews and a company website link. Free; followed link; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Small-business and consumer products are not listed, and all mandatory capabilities must be met. Verification and listing requests each take 10 to 20 business days; Gartner picks the market.
- [SaaSHub](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/saashub) (saashub.com): Free product page plus alternatives and comparison pages in a software discovery directory. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide.
- [Capterra](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/capterra) (capterra.com): Free basic software listing on Capterra, shared with GetApp and Software Advice. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The Visit Website button belongs to paid pay-per-click placement, so a free listing may show no clickable website link.
- [G2](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/g2) (g2.com): Free software profile on the largest B2B software review marketplace. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Category rankings depend on review volume. G2 announced in January 2026 that it is acquiring Capterra, GetApp and Software Advice.
- [Software Advice](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/software-advice) (softwareadvice.com): Software listing plus advisor-led buyer matching, fed by the shared Capterra vendor listing. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; United States. Note: Advisor referrals are a paid lead programme, and the audience is mostly in the US.
- [SourceForge](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/sourceforge) (sourceforge.net): Free business-software listing, or open-source project hosting, on a large software discovery site. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Paid promotion is optional; open-source projects can also host code and downloads there.
- [TrustRadius](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/trustradius) (trustradius.com): Free B2B software profile built on in-depth, verified user reviews. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Best for mid-market and enterprise software; the bar for review quality is high.
- [Appvizer](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/appvizer) (appvizer.com): A free software listing on a European comparison site published in several languages. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Europe. Note: Strongest in France and Europe; paid lead programs exist on top of the free listing.
- [SelectHub](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/selecthub) (selecthub.com): Control of your product profile on an analyst-rated software selection site. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; United States. Note: Only products SelectHub analysts already rate can be claimed.
- [Slant](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/slant) (slant.co): Community-ranked 'what is the best...' questions where your product can be added as an option. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Activity has slowed in recent years; check that the relevant questions still get traffic.
- [SoftwareWorld](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/softwareworld) (softwareworld.co): A free listing in a software review and comparison directory. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Details must match your website and social profiles or approval can stall.
- [StackShare](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/stackshare) (stackshare.io): Developer tool profile showing which companies use your tool in their tech stacks. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Only a fit for tools developers put in a tech stack.
- [PeerSpot](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/peerspot) (peerspot.com): A product page backed by verified enterprise user reviews on a B2B buying research site. Free plan; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Aimed at enterprise vendors; a free start is offered, and most vendor programs are paid.
- [Softpedia](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/softpedia) (softpedia.com): Free Softpedia download page for desktop or mobile software, linking to the app's homepage. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Softpedia refuses apps with any LLM-written code and suits installable software, not web-only SaaS. The homepage link runs through a nofollow redirect.
- [Find Better Software](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/find-better-software) (findbettersoftware.com): Free founder-managed software listing with a website link. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: A young directory; parts of its terms still describe a pre-launch waitlist.
- [GetApp](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/getapp) (getapp.com): Software listing on GetApp, populated from the same free vendor listing as Capterra. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: There's no separate free submission; website clicks are usually a paid placement.
- [Crozdesk](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/crozdesk) (crozdesk.com): Business software listing on a software search and comparison site. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The vendor signup is hosted on revleads.com; paid lead options are available.
- [FeaturedCustomers](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/featuredcustomers) (featuredcustomers.com): A vendor profile that shows your customer references, case studies and testimonials. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Most promotion features are on paid plans.
- [SaaS Browser](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/saas-browser) (saasbrowser.com): Free public software profile with a tracked website link. Free; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Website links use a tracked redirect marked nofollow.
- [SaaSworthy](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/saasworthy) (saasworthy.com): A product page in a SaaS comparison site with pricing, features and alternatives. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Extra visibility and lead features are paid.
- [SiteList](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/sitelist) (sitelist.co): Free tool listing with an independent automated review score and a website link. Free; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The automated score can include criticism; observed website links are nofollow.
- [SoftwareSuggest](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/softwaresuggest) (softwaresuggest.com): Free software vendor listing on a review and recommendation site popular in India. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The audience is strongest in India; lead-generation plans are paid.
- [Techjockey](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/techjockey) (techjockey.com): A product listing on a large Indian software marketplace with reviews and buying guides. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; India. Note: Mainly reaches Indian buyers; selling programs carry commissions or fees.
- [Tekpon](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/tekpon) (tekpon.com): A software profile in a B2B marketplace with reviews, pricing and category rankings. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Paid plans control much of the placement in category pages.
- [OMR Reviews](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/omr-reviews) (omr.com): Free software profile with user reviews and a website link, for the German-speaking B2B market. Free plan; nofollow link; moderate effort; Germany. Note: Profile website links are nofollow, and the audience is mainly Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Paid plans with extras start at 575 euros a month on an annual subscription.
- [Toolradar](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/toolradar) (toolradar.com): Free software listing with its own alternatives and comparison pages, plus Visit Website links. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Visit Website links are nofollow, and promotional wording is rejected. Toolradar sells ads and labelled sponsored placements separately.
- [Spotsaas](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/software-reviews/spotsaas) (spotsaas.com): Free product profile that, once claimed, carries a call-to-action link to your site, demo or trial. Free plan; mixed links; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Unclaimed profiles do not link out; Buyer Intent alerts are a paid add-on from 3,000 dollars a quarter. One live profile had a plain Try Now link and a nofollow, sponsored Start Free Trial redirect.

## AI tool directories to submit your product (20)

AI tool directories that list new tools and apps, with a profile page and a link to the product website. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories

- [Future Tools](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/future-tools) (futuretools.io): Free tool submission to a curated AI directory run by Matt Wolfe. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Curated, with no review timeline and no guarantee of inclusion.
- [AIModels.fyi](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/aimodels-fyi) (aimodels.fyi): Free page in an AI tools directory, with a short description, tags and a Visit site link. Free; followed link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The site does not say how submissions are reviewed or how long they take; new tools appear only every few days to weeks.
- [Futurepedia](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/futurepedia) (futurepedia.io): A paid listing in one of the largest AI tool directories, with a page describing your tool. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Listings are paid, and packages can sell out or change price.
- [There's An AI For That](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/theresanaiforthat) (theresanaiforthat.com): Listing on the largest AI tools directory, with one-off paid submission plans. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: One-off fees start at about $49; the only free route is a monthly X thread where one indie tool is picked.
- [AI Top Tools](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/aitoptools) (aitoptools.com): A tool page in an AI directory that groups tools by category and use case. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Sponsored placements are sold separately, so check the submit page for current listing costs.
- [AIxploria](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/aixploria) (aixploria.com): A listing in a categorized AI tool directory with a page for your product. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Featured placement is a paid option, and free submissions can take time.
- [Dang.ai](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/dang-ai) (dang.ai): AI tool directory with a free listing (backlink required) or a paid fast review. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The free tier is reciprocal; the $49 Basic plan skips the backlink and is reviewed in about 4 days.
- [The Rundown AI (Supertools)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/the-rundown-supertools) (therundown.ai): Recommend your tool for Supertools, the AI tools directory from The Rundown newsletter. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Recommending is free but inclusion is editorial; newsletter features are paid.
- [AI Tools Directory](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/ai-tools-directory) (aitoolsdirectory.com): Free submission to a curated AI tools directory focused on end-user products. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Tools with hidden pricing or heavy jargon are rejected.
- [AI Valley](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/ai-valley) (aivalley.ai): Free submission form for a directory of new AI tools and prompts. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide.
- [The AI Surf](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/the-ai-surf) (theaisurf.com): Free editorial AI tool listing requested through the contact form. Free; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Acceptance is discretionary and free listings can't be edited later; sampled website links are nofollow.
- [OpenTools](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/opentools) (opentools.ai): AI tools and MCP directory where listings require a paid subscription. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: There's no free listing; weigh the subscription cost against the traffic you expect.
- [Toolify](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/toolify) (toolify.ai): Paid listing on a large AI tools directory with traffic rankings. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Third-party reports put the fee at about $99 with no free route; dofollow claims vary, so check the live listing.
- [TopAI.tools](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/topai-tools) (topai.tools): Paid AI tool listing reviewed by editors, refunded if not accepted. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Packages have started at about $47 one-time; no free route was found.
- [Altern](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/altern) (altern.ai): Curated AI tools and agents directory with a free listing plan. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Curated, so not every tool is accepted; paid plans start at $29 for priority and featured spots.
- [orangebot.ai](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/orangebot) (orangebot.ai): A listing in an AI tool directory with a free tier and paid fast-track options. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Free submissions wait several weeks and the free listing link is nofollow; paid tiers are reviewed faster.
- [Stremit](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/stremit) (stremit.io): AI and productivity tool directory with a free standard listing. Free plan; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Sampled listing links carry rel=sponsored, which search engines treat like nofollow; paid promotion is optional.
- [The AI Agent Index](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/the-ai-agent-index) (theaiagentindex.com): Editorially written listing in an AI agent directory, with a link to your site. Free plan; mixed links; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The free route showed about a 29-week wait and a rel=ugc link until audited. Editorial Review ($39) goes live in 3 business days with a standard link; paid placements start at $129 a month.
- [Stork.ai](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/stork-ai) (stork.ai): A listing page built from your tool URL, which you can review and edit before it goes live. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The free option has closed for new listings, though claiming an existing one is free.
- [ToolJunction](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/ai-tool-directories/tooljunction) (tooljunction.io): A reviewed AI tool listing page with a scored verdict after the team tests your product. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Listings are paid, and rejected submissions are refunded.

## Web design galleries to showcase your website (28)

Web design galleries and showcases that feature well-designed websites, with a credit link to the site. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases

- [Behance](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/behance) (behance.net): Adobe's portfolio network, where you can publish a case study of your site with a profile website link. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The value is portfolio exposure rather than link equity.
- [Land-book](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/land-book) (land-book.com): Curated gallery of landing pages and websites that designers browse for inspiration. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Curated, so not every submission is published; check the submit page for current terms.
- [Lapa Ninja](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/lapa-ninja) (lapa.ninja): Landing page design gallery with curated examples across industries. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Not every submission is accepted; check the submit page for current terms.
- [Minimal Gallery](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/minimal-gallery) (minimal.gallery): Curated gallery of minimal, well-crafted websites that doesn't accept paid submissions. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Many submissions aren't accepted; you can try again with your next project.
- [One Page Love](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/one-page-love) (onepagelove.com): Gallery of one-page websites and templates that reaches 100k+ designers and developers a month. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Multi-page sites are rejected.
- [siteInspire](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/siteinspire) (siteinspire.com): Curated gallery of outstanding web design, organised by style, type and subject. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Highly curated, and most submissions are not accepted; check the submit page for current terms.
- [Webdesign-Inspiration.com](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/webdesign-inspiration) (webdesign-inspiration.com): Free submission to a multilingual web design inspiration gallery. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide.
- [Dribbble](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/dribbble) (dribbble.com): Designer profile with shots and a website link on the largest design showcase community. Free plan; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Links are nofollow; the value is visibility with designers and potential clients.
- [Fonts In Use](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/fonts-in-use) (fontsinuse.com): Typography archive where you can document your site's type choices and credit the designer. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Editorial standards are strict and promotional submissions are declined.
- [Footer.design](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/footer-design) (footer.design): Gallery entry for a well-designed footer, linking to the site and crediting the designer's website. Free; followed link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Every post is curated, with no promise of a feature or a reply, and the gallery covers footers only.
- [Orpetron](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/orpetron) (orpetron.com): A jury score and possible award listing for your website. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The free plan only lists sites scoring above 7; paid plans add directory time.
- [Siiimple](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/siiimple) (siiimple.com): Gallery entry with a full-page screenshot of your minimalist site and a Visit button linking to it. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Submissions are reviewed by hand and only a small share are published. The Visit link is nofollow.
- [Dark Mode Design](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/dark-mode-design) (darkmodedesign.com): Curated gallery of dark-themed website designs. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Submissions are by email and curation is selective.
- [eComm.design](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/ecomm-design) (ecomm.design): Gallery of ecommerce website designs, filterable by platform and tech. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Only ecommerce sites fit.
- [Hoverstat.es](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/hoverstates) (hoverstat.es): Gallery of alternative and experimental web design. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Conventional business sites rarely fit.
- [Supahero](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/supahero) (supahero.io): Page in a curated library of website hero sections, with a button linking to your site. Free plan; followed link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Inclusion is reviewed and may be declined. Paid featured placements cost $79 to $279 per 30 days; the site says it is now part of screensdesign.
- [Awwwards](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/awwwards) (awwwards.com): Submit a site to be judged for Honorable Mention, Site of the Day and other web design awards. Paid; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: A standard submission costs $65 per site with no guarantee of an award.
- [CSS Nectar](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/css-nectar) (cssnectar.com): A gallery entry with site of the day nominations for well designed websites. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Each submission costs a small fee, refunded if the site is not accepted. Not every submission is published.
- [Landingfolio](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/landingfolio) (landingfolio.com): Landing page inspiration gallery where submissions are a member perk. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Membership costs $49/year or $59 lifetime and includes the component library.
- [Layers](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/layers) (layers.to): Community portfolio platform where designers post work and keep a profile. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide.
- [The Webby Awards](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/webby-awards) (webbyawards.com): Major internet award; nominees and winners get public honoree pages. Paid; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Entry fees are substantial (charged per category) and only a small share of entries are honored.
- [BestCSS](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/bestcss) (bestcss.in): A CSS gallery listing with daily featured sites and designer credits. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Acceptance is at the editors' discretion.
- [CSS Winner](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/css-winner) (csswinner.com): Website award gallery with daily winners, nominees and designer profiles. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Submissions cost $15 and rejected ones are refunded.
- [Admire The Web](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/admire-the-web) (admiretheweb.com): Web design inspiration gallery with a small, refundable review fee. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Costs $15 per submission ($5 for supporters) and is fully refunded if not accepted.
- [CSS Design Awards](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/css-design-awards) (cssdesignawards.com): Paid web design award submission judged on UI, UX and innovation. Paid; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Submission costs $50 and enters the site for 8 awards; acceptance isn't guaranteed.
- [CSS Light](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/css-light) (csslight.com): A gallery feature that links to your site and credits the designer. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Free submission is currently closed, so only paid options are open. Acceptance is not guaranteed.
- [Curated](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/curated-design) (curated.design): Design gallery where accepted sites get their own page with a link and full credit. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The $29 fee pays for the review, not acceptance; declined sites get written fixes and a free resubmit.
- [The FWA](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/design-showcases/the-fwa) (thefwa.com): Long-running award for innovative and experimental digital work (FWA of the Day). Paid; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Submission is paid and the bar is high; check the current fee on the submit page.

## Developer communities that link to your website (28)

Developer communities and code platforms where a project, profile or article links back to your website. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities

- [GitLab](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/gitlab) (gitlab.com): Public profile, group and project pages with a website link. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide.
- [GitHub](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/github) (github.com): Profile, organization and repository pages with your website in the profile and README. Free; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Links in profiles and READMEs are nofollow; the value is developers discovering your work.
- [crates.io](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/crates-io) (crates.io): A package page for your Rust crate with links to your repository and docs. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Only for real Rust packages; published versions cannot be deleted.
- [DEV Community](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/dev-to) (dev.to): Developer community profile and articles, with your website in the profile and posts. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Purely promotional posts get flagged, so teach something.
- [Kaggle](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/kaggle) (kaggle.com): Data science profile with a website link, notebooks and datasets. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Only a fit for data, ML or AI work.
- [npm](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/npm) (npmjs.com): Package pages that show your homepage, repository and documentation links. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Never publish placeholder packages just for links; npm removes spam.
- [NuGet Gallery](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/nuget) (nuget.org): A package page for your .NET library with project and repository links. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Only for real .NET packages.
- [PyPI](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/pypi) (pypi.org): Python package page listing your homepage, documentation and source links. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Spam and placeholder packages are removed.
- [Awesome lists on GitHub](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/awesome-lists) (github.com): Curated GitHub lists where a relevant, high-quality project can be added by pull request. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Maintainers reject self-promotion that doesn't fit, and links are nofollow.
- [Hacker News (Show HN)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/hacker-news-show-hn) (news.ycombinator.com): Show HN post presenting something you've made to the Hacker News community. Free; mixed links; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Low-scoring posts carry nofollow links, and asking friends to upvote gets posts penalised.
- [Codeberg](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/codeberg) (codeberg.org): Non-profit Git hosting for free and open-source projects, with profile and repository links. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Europe. Note: Proprietary or business-only code doesn't belong on Codeberg.
- [Hackster.io](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/hackster) (hackster.io): A project write-up on a hardware and IoT community with a profile and links. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Write-ups are expected to be real builds, not ads.
- [Visual Studio Marketplace](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/vs-code-marketplace) (visualstudio.com): An extension page with links to your site, repository and support. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Only for real extensions; reviews and installs drive visibility.
- [CodePen](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/codepen) (codepen.io): Front-end playground profile where your pens and profile can link back to your site. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide.
- [Docker Hub](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/docker-hub) (docker.com): A public image page with an overview where you can link to your project. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Free accounts have pull and repository limits.
- [Hugging Face](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/hugging-face) (huggingface.co): Profile, organization and Spaces demos linking to your site on the main AI model hub. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Paid hardware is only needed for heavier Spaces.
- [Stack Overflow](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/stack-overflow) (stackoverflow.com): Developer profile with a website link, plus answers that can cite your docs when relevant. Free; nofollow link; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Links are nofollow and moderators delete spam quickly.
- [daily.dev](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/daily-dev) (daily.dev): A developer profile and a Squad where you can share posts with developers. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Squads start private; public listing needs activity and approval.
- [F-Droid](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/f-droid) (f-droid.org): Package page in F-Droid's open-source Android app catalogue, with a Website link to your project. Free; followed link; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Non-free libraries such as Firebase or Google Play Services are refused, and review has no fixed timeline. You submit on GitLab, not on f-droid.org.
- [Flathub](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/flathub) (flathub.org): App page on Flathub, the main Flatpak app store for Linux desktops, linking to your app's homepage. Free; followed link; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Console tools and low-effort web wrappers are refused. Volunteers review with no fixed timeline, and you must keep maintaining the package.
- [Peerlist](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/peerlist) (peerlist.io): Professional profile for builders that showcases projects, work history and links. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide.
- [Devpost](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/devpost) (devpost.com): Project page in your Devpost portfolio, with 'Try it out' links to your product or site. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: 'Try it out' links are nofollow, and the community centres on hackathons rather than general product discovery.
- [itch.io](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/itch-io) (itch.io): Custom page for your game, tool or asset pack on the indie marketplace, with links to your site. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Project page links are nofollow. The site is for games and creative downloads, not general businesses, and pages that only point to other stores can be dropped from browse and search.
- [OpenAlternative](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/openalternative) (openalternative.co): Directory of open-source alternatives to popular software. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Only open-source software is accepted, and the free queue can take a while.
- [Packagist](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/packagist) (packagist.org): Package page on Packagist, the main Composer repository for PHP, with a Homepage link to your site. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Package page links, including Homepage, carry nofollow and ugc. The vendor/package name cannot be changed later, so only submit a PHP package you actually ship.
- [RubyGems.org](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/rubygems) (rubygems.org): Gem page on the Ruby community's package host, with a Homepage link to your site. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Gem page links are nofollow, and this only makes sense if you ship real Ruby code.
- [DZone](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/dzone) (dzone.com): Developer publication that accepts contributed technical articles with an author bio. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Product-pitch articles are rejected and links are reviewed by editors.
- [Hashnode](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/developer-communities/hashnode) (hashnode.com): Developer blog with community distribution, on a Hashnode subdomain or your own domain. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Mapping a custom domain such as blog.yourdomain.com keeps the authority on your own site.

## Publishing platforms that can link to your website (25)

Publishing platforms where an article, newsletter or answer can link to your website and reach a new audience. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms

- [Blogger](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/blogger) (blogger.com): Free Google-hosted blog where your own posts can link to your website. Free; followed link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Links you place yourself carry little weight, and a thin blog made only for links is counterproductive.
- [Tumblr](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/tumblr) (tumblr.com): Free microblog with a profile link and posts that can feature your work. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Works best for visual and creative niches.
- [LinkedIn articles and newsletters](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/linkedin-articles) (linkedin.com): Long-form articles or a newsletter published from your LinkedIn profile or company page. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide.
- [SlideShare](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/slideshare) (slideshare.net): Upload presentations and guides with links back to your site. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide.
- [Substack](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/substack) (substack.com): Free newsletter and publication with your website linked from your profile, posts and About page. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Substack only takes a cut of paid subscriptions.
- [Notion (public pages)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/notion-public-pages) (notion.com): Publish public Notion pages, such as docs, changelogs or resource lists, that link to your site. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Custom domains are paid, and search indexing must be switched on manually.
- [Quora](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/quora) (quora.com): Answer questions in your field and add your website to your profile credentials. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Links are nofollow, and answers that just drop links get collapsed.
- [WordPress.com](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/wordpress-com) (wordpress.com): Free hosted blog on a wordpress.com subdomain where your posts can link to your site. Free plan; followed link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Free plans show WordPress.com branding, and link-only blogs add little value.
- [freeCodeCamp News](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/freecodecamp-news) (freecodecamp.org): Contribute tutorials to freeCodeCamp's publication after you're accepted as an author. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Promotional content isn't accepted.
- [Smashing Magazine (write for us)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/smashing-magazine) (smashingmagazine.com): Write a paid, edited article for a leading web design and development magazine, with an author bio. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Articles that walk through your own product or are full of product links are rejected.
- [GitBook](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/gitbook) (gitbook.com): Public product docs or a knowledge base that links back to your app. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Custom domains and team features are paid.
- [Issuu](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/issuu) (issuu.com): Publish catalogues, magazines or lookbooks as digital publications that link to your site. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The free plan has upload limits and Issuu branding.
- [Read the Docs](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/read-the-docs) (readthedocs.org): Hosted documentation for your project, built from your repository. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The free community site is for open source; private docs use the paid business site.
- [Reddit](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/reddit) (reddit.com): Take part in relevant communities and share your site where self-promotion is allowed. Free; nofollow link; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Links are nofollow and unsolicited self-promotion gets banned quickly.
- [Medium](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/medium) (medium.com): Publish articles on Medium with your website in your profile and posts. Free plan; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Links in stories are nofollow; use the import tool so the canonical points to your site.
- [Bear Blog](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/bear-blog) (bearblog.dev): A fast, text-first blog on a subdomain with a discovery feed. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Custom domains and analytics need the paid upgrade.
- [Paragraph](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/paragraph) (paragraph.xyz): A newsletter and blog with a public profile and subscriber tools. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Popular with crypto and web3 writers, so the audience is narrow.
- [Write.as](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/write-as) (write.as): A minimal blog with a public URL where you can link to your work. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Custom domains and some features need a paid plan.
- [Buttondown](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/buttondown) (buttondown.com): Newsletter with a public web archive of each issue, your description and links back to your site. Free plan; mixed links; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The description link, web-footer links and some in-issue links were nofollow; other in-issue and social links had no rel. Going past 100 subscribers or adding features costs money.
- [Ghost](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/ghost) (ghost.org): A blog and newsletter site you own, with author pages and post links to your other sites. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Hosted plans are paid; self-hosting is free but needs technical setup.
- [HackerNoon](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/hackernoon) (hackernoon.com): Tech publication where approved contributor stories include an author profile and links. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Stories are edited, and overly promotional links get removed.
- [Speaker Deck](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/speaker-deck) (speakerdeck.com): Public Speaker Deck profile with your website link and a page for each slide deck you upload. Free plan; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The profile website link is nofollow. Speaker Deck Pro ($8 a month or $80 a year) adds private URLs, password protection and similar controls.
- [beehiiv](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/beehiiv) (beehiiv.com): Newsletter platform whose free plan includes a public web archive that can link to your site. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The free plan has subscriber limits; custom domains are paid.
- [Vocal](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/vocal-media) (vocal.media): Stories on a creator platform with a profile page and reader tips. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Stories are reviewed before publishing; extra features need Vocal+.
- [Micro.blog](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/publishing-platforms/micro-blog) (micro.blog): A hosted blog with short and long posts that also shows up on the open social web. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: No free hosted plan.

## Social profiles to add your website link (27)

Social networks and profile pages where your website link belongs: quick, free and part of a complete brand. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles

- [Goodreads Author Program](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/goodreads-author-program) (goodreads.com): Verified author profile on Goodreads with a Website field, linked from your book pages. Free; followed link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Only for book authors. Approval arrives by email, which Goodreads says takes up to 2 business days.
- [Gravatar](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/gravatar) (gravatar.com): Free profile and avatar tied to your email, with links shown across WordPress and other sites. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide.
- [Twitch](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/twitch) (twitch.tv): A channel page with an About panel where you can add links. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Links get little attention unless you stream often.
- [Facebook Page](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/facebook-page) (facebook.com): Free business page with your website, contact details, hours and recommendations. Free; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide.
- [Instagram](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/instagram) (instagram.com): Professional account with a bio link to your website. Free; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Bio links go through a redirect and are nofollow; up to five links are allowed.
- [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/linkedin-company-page) (linkedin.com): Free company page with a website button, logo, description and posts. Free; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide.
- [Threads](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/threads) (threads.com): Profile with a link field, connected to your Instagram account. Free; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide.
- [X (Twitter)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/x-twitter) (x.com): Profile with a website field and posts that can link to your pages. Free; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Links are wrapped by t.co and nofollow.
- [Linktree](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/linktree) (linktr.ee): Free link-in-bio page listing your website and key pages. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Pointing social bios straight at your own site is often better; use Linktree when you need several links.
- [Pinterest Business](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/pinterest-business) (pinterest.com): Business account where each pin can link to a page on your claimed website. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Links are nofollow, but pins can send steady referral traffic.
- [SoundCloud](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/soundcloud) (soundcloud.com): An audio profile with a bio and web links. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Free accounts have upload time limits.
- [Vimeo](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/vimeo) (vimeo.com): A video channel and profile with links to your website. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The free plan has tight upload limits.
- [Bluesky](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/bluesky) (bsky.app): Social profile you can verify by using your own domain as your handle. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide.
- [Flickr](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/flickr) (flickr.com): Photo profile whose About page shows your website link alongside your uploaded photos. Free plan; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The website link is nofollow. Only paid Pro accounts may engage in commercial activity, including links to commercial sites; free accounts doing so can be suspended.
- [Buffer Start Page](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/buffer-start-page) (buffer.com): Free link-in-bio page from Buffer, with blocks linking to your website. Free; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Observed website links carry rel=ugc, which search engines treat like nofollow.
- [Buy Me a Coffee](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/buy-me-a-coffee) (buymeacoffee.com): Public creator page where supporters can tip you, with your website and social links. Free; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Profile links are nofollow, and the page is built around accepting payments, so it suits creators more than local businesses.
- [Carrd](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/carrd) (carrd.com): One-page profile or link-in-bio site on a free carrd.co address, where you choose every link. Free plan; followed link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Free sites carry 'Made with Carrd' branding on a carrd.co address. Custom domains, forms, removing the branding and more than three sites need Pro, from $19 a year.
- [Mastodon](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/mastodon) (joinmastodon.org): Fediverse profile with website links you can verify using rel=me. Free; nofollow link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Profile links are nofollow; choose a stable, well-run server.
- [Patreon](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/patreon) (patreon.com): A creator page where fans can support you and find your other links. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Patreon takes a fee from paid memberships.
- [TikTok](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/tiktok) (tiktok.com): Short-video profile with a bio website link for eligible accounts. Free; nofollow link; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: TikTok is unavailable in some countries, including India.
- [YouTube](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/youtube) (youtube.com): Channel with a links section and video descriptions that point to your website. Free; nofollow link; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Links go through a redirect and are nofollow; video takes real effort.
- [about.me](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/about-me) (about.me): Free personal homepage with a link to your website. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Advanced features need the paid Standard plan ($6/month).
- [Beacons](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/beacons) (beacons.ai): Free creator link-in-bio page with website links, a store and a media kit. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Some features are paid, and the free plan takes a higher cut of store sales.
- [Ko-fi](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/ko-fi) (ko-fi.com): Free creator page for tips, a shop and memberships that links to your website. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Shop and membership sales carry a platform fee unless you pay for Gold.
- [Later Link in Bio](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/later-link-in-bio) (later.com): Free link-in-bio page with website buttons from the Later social scheduler. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The free plan shows Later branding; a sampled public page used a plain, followed website link.
- [Lnk.Bio](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/lnk-bio) (lnk.bio): A link in bio page that lists your site and other links. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Some design and analytics features are paid.
- [Contra](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/social-profiles/contra) (contra.com): A freelancer portfolio and profile that shows your work and links. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Built for independent workers, not companies.

## PR and journalist request sites for links in articles (22)

Journalist request and expert quote platforms where an answer can earn a mention and a link in an article. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media

- [HARO (Help a Reporter Out)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/haro) (helpareporter.com): Free daily emails with journalist requests you can answer to earn quotes and mentions. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Featured.com bought and relaunched HARO in 2025 after Cision shut it down. Most pitches won't be used, and links are at the publisher's discretion.
- [Source of Sources](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/source-of-sources) (sourceofsources.com): Free daily emails of journalist requests, from the founder of the original HARO. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Off-topic or spammy replies get you removed from the list.
- [openPR](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/openpr) (openpr.com): Free press release publishing on a long-running international PR portal. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The portal carries many low-quality releases, and press release links have little SEO value; use it for discoverability.
- [Cision PRWeb](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/prweb) (prweb.com): Self-serve press release distribution from Cision for small and mid-size companies. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Links and images are only included on higher packages.
- [SourceBottle](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/sourcebottle) (sourcebottle.com): Free media call-outs from journalists and bloggers, plus a free expert directory profile. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: SourceBottle started in Australia, and many call-outs come from Australian media.
- [IdeaMensch](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/ideamensch) (ideamensch.com): Published entrepreneur interview with your photo and bio, linking to your business. Free; nofollow link; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: All outgoing links are nofollow, and missing answers or small photos can delay publication by three months or more.
- [PR.com](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/pr-com) (pr.com): Free company profile in PR.com's business directory, with paid press release distribution. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Press release distribution is paid; the free part is the company profile.
- [PRLog](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/prlog) (prlog.org): A free press release page with a press room, indexed by search engines and shared through feeds. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The free tier carries ads; free releases do not reach journalists directly.
- [Business Wire](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/business-wire) (businesswire.com): Wire distribution of a press release to newsrooms, trade outlets and financial media. Paid; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Prices start in the hundreds of dollars per release.
- [GlobeNewswire](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/globenewswire) (globenewswire.com): Press release and regulatory news distribution from Notified, used by PR teams and public companies. Paid; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Built mainly for PR and investor relations teams; pricing comes through sales.
- [MentionMatch](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/mentionmatch) (mentionmatch.com): Expert-quote requests from B2B writers by email, with a possible mention and link if yours is used. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Writers are only recommended, not required, to credit you with a link, and only B2B topics are covered.
- [PR Newswire](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/pr-newswire) (prnewswire.com): Cision's press release wire, reaching newsrooms and partner news sites in many countries. Paid; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: No public price list; quotes come through sales.
- [Featured](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/featured) (featured.com): Answer publisher questions to be quoted as an expert, with a free daily allowance. Free plan; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: The free plan has a daily usage limit; paid plans start at $29/month billed annually.
- [Qwoted](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/qwoted) (qwoted.com): Expert-source marketplace where you pitch journalists who need commentary. Free plan; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Free accounts have pitch limits.
- [24-7 Press Release](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/24-7-press-release) (24-7pressrelease.com): Paid press release distribution with tiers from online posting to national US networks. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Lower tiers are mostly online syndication, not journalist pickup.
- [ACCESS Newswire](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/access-newswire) (accessnewswire.com): Press release distribution with pay-as-you-go and subscription options, plus media pitching tools. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Formerly ACCESSWIRE; check current prices on the site before ordering.
- [EIN Presswire](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/ein-presswire) (einpresswire.com): Paid press release distribution to news sites, feeds and journalists. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: A single release costs about $149. Google treats links in distributed press releases as promotional, so expect little SEO value.
- [Newswire](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/newswire-com) (newswire.com): Press release distribution with an online media room and optional writing and pitching help. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; United States. Note: Plans start in the hundreds of dollars; logins now run through ACCESS Newswire.
- [ResponseSource](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/responsesource) (responsesource.com): Journalist enquiries from UK media sent to your inbox by category. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; United Kingdom. Note: Paid per category per year, so it suits teams that pitch often.
- [Send2Press](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/send2press) (send2press.com): Press release distribution packages with optional writing service and no subscription. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; United States. Note: Third-party reviews report that anchor links in releases are nofollow.
- [IssueWire](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/issuewire) (issuewire.com): Press release distribution with one free release, then paid distribution tiers. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Free distribution is limited; paid tiers start at about $21.
- [Editorielle](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/pr-and-media/editorielle) (editorielle.com): A weekday digest of UK journalist requests you can pitch, with optional instant alerts. Paid; link type unverified; quick effort; United Kingdom. Note: Mostly UK press; no free plan.

## Review sites to claim for your business (22)

Review and trust platforms where customers rate your business, with a profile that links to your website. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust

- [AmbitionBox](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/ambitionbox) (ambitionbox.com): Free employer profile on India's leading company review and salary site. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; India.
- [Better Business Bureau (BBB)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/bbb) (bbb.org): Free BBB Business Profile for US and Canadian businesses; accreditation is separate and paid. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; United States. Note: Accreditation (and the BBB seal) costs an annual fee; the free profile doesn't require it.
- [Glassdoor for Employers](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/glassdoor) (glassdoor.com): Free employer profile with your website, company overview and replies to employee reviews. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Employees review you anonymously, and fair negative reviews can't be removed.
- [Indeed Company Page](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/indeed-company-page) (indeed.com): Free employer account and company page with your website, reviews and jobs. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Sponsored job posts are paid, and organic posting rules vary by country.
- [ProductReview.com.au](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/productreview-com-au) (productreview.com.au): A listing on Australia's large consumer review site, where you can claim and reply to reviews. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Australia. Note: Free covers one product; more listings and tools are paid.
- [Trustpilot](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/trustpilot) (trustpilot.com): Free business profile where customers leave public reviews of your website's company. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Review gating and incentivised reviews break Trustpilot's rules; paid plans add invitation and widget features.
- [Candid (GuideStar)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/candid) (candid.org): Free non-profit profile on Candid with mission, programmes, leadership and a website field. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; United States. Note: Profile pages sit behind a bot check, so the website link's appearance and rel are unverified. Seals expire without a yearly update, and higher seals ask for financials and metrics.
- [Hellopeter](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/hellopeter) (hellopeter.com): Paid profile on South Africa's most widely known consumer review site, with a website button. Paid; followed link; moderate effort; South Africa. Note: No free plan: Growth is R849 a month (from R764 a month billed annually), Premium from R5,133 a month billed annually, excluding VAT. Several sampled profiles, one unverified, had no website link, so the link is not assured.
- [Clutch](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/clutch) (clutch.co): Free B2B service-provider profile ranked by verified client reviews. Free plan; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Rankings depend heavily on reviews; sponsored placement is paid.
- [Judge.me](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/judge-me) (judge.me): Product reviews for a Shopify store, with a free plan and a public reviews profile. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Built for Shopify; AI features need the paid plan.
- [kununu](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/kununu) (kununu.com): Employer review profile for companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Europe. Note: Mainly relevant to German-speaking markets; employer branding packages are paid.
- [ProvenExpert](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/provenexpert) (provenexpert.com): Review profile that collects customer ratings and displays them with your website link. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Europe. Note: The free plan displays a limited number of reviews; paid plans start at about $40/month billed annually.
- [ReviewSolicitors](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/reviewsolicitors) (reviewsolicitors.co.uk): Free-to-claim client-review profile for UK law firms, with a 'Visit website' link. Free plan; followed link; moderate effort; United Kingdom. Note: Premium is priced through sales and the price is not shown. The website link depends on the firm's details: one small firm's profile had none.
- [SmartCustomer (formerly Sitejabber)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/smartcustomer) (smartcustomer.com): Free business profile on the review site formerly known as Sitejabber. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: sitejabber.com now redirects to smartcustomer.com; review collection tools are paid plans.
- [GoodFirms](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/goodfirms) (goodfirms.co): Free listing for software companies and agencies, with reviews and service focus. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Paid plans are pitched for higher placement.
- [ConsumerAffairs](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/consumeraffairs) (consumeraffairs.com): A brand page on a large US consumer review site, with paid tools to collect and answer reviews. Paid; link type unverified; involved effort; United States. Note: Paid partners are labeled as authorized; no clear free claim option.
- [Trusted Shops](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/trusted-shops) (trustedshops.com): A European shop certification with buyer protection and a review trust badge. Paid; link type unverified; involved effort; Europe. Note: Certification is paid and the audit can require site changes.
- [Trustindex](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/trustindex) (trustindex.io): Review widgets that pull your Google and other reviews onto your site, plus a review certificate. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: It is mainly a review widget and collection tool rather than a review site people search, so the listing value is limited. Some features are paid.
- [Feefo](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/feefo) (feefo.com): Invitation-only verified reviews that can show in your site and in search ads. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; United Kingdom. Note: Reviews come only from invited customers, so volume depends on your sales.
- [REVIEWS.io](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/reviews-io) (reviews.io): Verified company and product reviews with a public review page and on-site widgets. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: No free plan after the trial.
- [Shopper Approved](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/shopper-approved) (shopperapproved.com): Store and product reviews from a Google and Bing review partner, for star ratings in shopping ads. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; United States. Note: Paid after the trial; prices are on their pricing page.
- [TrustATrader](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/review-and-trust/trustatrader) (trustatrader.com): A vetted profile for UK tradespeople with customer reviews and no commission on leads. Paid; link type unverified; involved effort; United Kingdom. Note: Membership is paid and places are limited per area.

## Curated web directories to submit your site (12)

Curated, human-edited web directories that still list quality websites by topic and region. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories

- [BestSitesIndex](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories/bestsitesindex) (bestsitesindex.com): General web directory with a free regular listing option. Free; followed link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Review is manual with no timing guarantee; untick the prechecked newsletter box if you don't want it.
- [Curlie](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories/curlie) (curlie.org): Volunteer-edited successor to the DMOZ Open Directory that still accepts site suggestions. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Reviews can take months or never happen, and promotional descriptions are rewritten or rejected.
- [Tipo Directory](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories/tipo-directory) (tipocode.com): Free reviewed directory where each accepted site gets its own page with a link. Free; followed link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Review time isn't stated; paid plans add priority and category-page links.
- [Gimpsy](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories/gimpsy) (gimpsy.com): A human-reviewed listing in a directory that only accepts sites where visitors can do something, such as tools and apps. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The free queue was stated at about 14 months; paid plans buy faster review, not guaranteed inclusion.
- [Link Centre](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories/link-centre) (linkcentre.com): A listing in one of the oldest general web directories still accepting sites, with a free tier. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Every listing is checked by an editor; free submissions wait in a standard queue with no stated time, and paid plans get priority review. Treat it as a minor citation, not a source of ranking.
- [Blogarama](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories/blogarama) (blogarama.com): Blog directory that lists your blog and its recent posts. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Only for blogs; check the current terms after logging in.
- [ExactSeek](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories/exactseek) (exactseek.com): An entry in a small search engine and directory index. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: It is a small index with little search traffic of its own. Submitting signs you up for the SiteProNews newsletter, and paid add-ons are promoted on the form.
- [Aviva Directory](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories/aviva-directory) (avivadirectory.com): Human-edited general web directory with a paid editorial review. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: $49.95/year or $149.95 one-time, with no refund if rejected.
- [Best of the Web (BOTW)](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories/best-of-the-web) (botw.org): Long-running human-edited web directory with a paid review. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Listings are paid (annual or one-time); check the price before submitting.
- [Jasmine Directory](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories/jasmine-directory) (jasminedirectory.com): Human-curated business directory with editor-reviewed listings. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Standard costs $59/year and Express $79 one-time; recurring listings are removed if the paid period isn't renewed.
- [Skaffe](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories/skaffe) (skaffe.com): Human-reviewed local and regional website directory that accepts free submissions. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Free reviews can be slow.
- [JoeAnt](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/web-directories/joeant) (joeant.com): Older human-edited web directory with a one-time review fee. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: A $39.99 one-time fee; the value is modest today.

## Podcast and event platforms to get featured (25)

Podcast guest platforms and event listings where an appearance or event page links back to your website. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events

- [Amazon Music for Podcasters](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/amazon-music-podcasters) (amazon.com): A podcast listing in Amazon Music and Audible. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Your feed email must be reachable to verify ownership.
- [iHeartRadio Podcasts](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/iheart-podcasts) (iheart.com): A podcast listing in the iHeartRadio app and website. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; United States. Note: Only open to the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand; others go through their host.
- [Apple Podcasts Connect](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/apple-podcasts-connect) (apple.com): List your podcast on Apple Podcasts, with a show page that links to your website. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Only relevant if you publish a podcast.
- [Spotify for Creators](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/spotify-for-creators) (spotify.com): A podcast show page on Spotify with audio or video episodes. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide.
- [10times](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/10times) (10times.com): Business events and trade show directory where organizers can list their events. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Mainly for B2B events and exhibitions.
- [AllEvents](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/allevents) (allevents.in): Free event listing on a large city events discovery site that's especially strong in India. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Paid promotion options are offered.
- [Goodpods](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/goodpods) (goodpods.com): A claimed creator profile on a social podcast app with charts and listener reviews. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Shows come from Apple Podcasts, so list there first.
- [Listen Notes](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/listen-notes) (listennotes.com): Podcast search engine page for your show that links to your website. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Only relevant if you publish a podcast.
- [Player FM](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/player-fm) (player.fm): A podcast page in a cross-platform listening app. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: You need a Player FM account to add a feed, and your show may already be listed from other directories.
- [Podcast Index](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/podcast-index) (podcastindex.org): A listing in an open podcast directory that many independent podcast apps read from. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Many hosts submit here for you, so you may already be listed.
- [Podchaser](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/podchaser) (podchaser.com): Podcast database where hosts and guests get creator profiles with episode credits. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide.
- [Eventbrite](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/eventbrite) (eventbrite.com): Event pages and an organizer profile with your website, discoverable in Eventbrite search. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Free events carry no ticket fees; paid tickets carry service fees.
- [Podbean](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/podbean) (podbean.com): A hosted podcast with a show site and listing in the Podbean app. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The free plan has storage and feature limits.
- [Sessionize](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/sessionize) (sessionize.com): Free speaker profile used to apply to conference calls for papers. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Organizers pay; speakers use it for free.
- [Castbox](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/castbox) (castbox.fm): Podcast channel page on Castbox's app and site, linking to the show's website and social accounts. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Channel page links are nofollow, and claiming has to be done in Creator Studio on the desktop site.
- [Humanitix](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/humanitix) (humanitix.com): A public event page with ticketing, where booking fees go to charity. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Free events have no fees; paid tickets carry booking fees for buyers.
- [Luma](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/luma) (luma.com): Free event pages and calendars, widely used by tech and startup communities. Free plan; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Paid tickets and Luma Plus features carry fees.
- [Confs.tech](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/confs-tech) (confs.tech): Open-source list of tech conferences that organizers can add events to through GitHub. Free; link type unverified; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: Only for tech conferences, not company webinars.
- [Matchmaker.fm](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/matchmaker-fm) (matchmaker.fm): Podcast guest and host matchmaking community with free profiles. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Messaging limits apply on the free plan.
- [Talks.co](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/talks-co) (talks.co): Public expert profile in a guest directory for podcasters and producers, with site and social links. Free plan; followed link; quick effort; Worldwide. Note: The Free plan allows one connection request every 30 days but includes a custom profile URL. Pro ($224 billed yearly) adds 30 connections a month, top search placement and a video pitch.
- [dev.events](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/dev-events) (dev.events): Listing for a tech conference or meetup with its dates, location and a link to the event website. Free plan; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Event links are nofollow, and the 'best conference' boost costs $3,800 a month. The form says publication can take 7 days; the About page says approval takes up to three working days.
- [Meetup](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/meetup) (meetup.com): Start a local or online group with recurring events and an organizer profile. Paid; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Running a group requires a paid organizer subscription.
- [PodcastGuests.com](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/podcastguests) (podcastguests.com): Free weekly newsletter of podcasts looking for guests, plus a paid expert directory. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: The newsletter is free; the directory listing is paid.
- [PodMatch](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/podmatch) (podmatch.com): Matches podcast guests with hosts; plans include a public guest profile. Paid; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Plans are paid, with a money-back guarantee; episode show notes, not the profile, are the main source of links.
- [KonfHub](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/podcasts-and-events/konfhub) (konfhub.com): Event and ticketing platform popular with Indian tech communities, with public event pages. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; India. Note: Paid ticket sales carry platform fees.

## Q&A communities to answer questions and earn links (10)

Question-and-answer communities where a genuinely helpful answer or a complete profile can link to your website. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/qa-communities

- [OpenAI Developer Community](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/qa-communities/openai-developer-community) (openai.com): A developer forum about the OpenAI platform where answers and project posts reach people building with AI APIs. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Self-promotion is limited to appropriate categories, and new members have link limits.
- [Spiceworks Community](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/qa-communities/spiceworks-community) (spiceworks.com): An IT professional community where answers and a profile reach system administrators who choose software for their teams. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Vendors must disclose their affiliation, and promotional posts outside allowed areas are removed.
- [Ask Ubuntu](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/qa-communities/ask-ubuntu) (askubuntu.com): Answers and a profile on the Stack Exchange site for Ubuntu and Linux users, a fit for developer tools and open source projects. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Answer links and profile links are nofollow, and promoting your own product without disclosing affiliation is treated as spam.
- [Server Fault](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/qa-communities/server-fault) (serverfault.com): A profile and answers on the Stack Exchange site for system and network administrators, suited to infrastructure and DevOps products. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Answer links and profile links are nofollow, and promoting your own product without disclosing affiliation is treated as spam.
- [Stack Exchange](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/qa-communities/stack-exchange) (stackexchange.com): A network profile with a website field plus answers on topic sites such as Webmasters and UX that search and answer engines often cite. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Answer links and profile links are nofollow, and promoting your own product without disclosing affiliation is treated as spam.
- [Super User](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/qa-communities/super-user) (superuser.com): A profile and answers on a large Q&A site for computer and software questions, useful for desktop tools and utilities. Free; nofollow link; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Answer links and profile links are nofollow, and promoting your own product without disclosing affiliation is treated as spam.
- [Bubble Forum](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/qa-communities/bubble-forum) (bubble.io): The official Bubble community forum where answers and a Showcase post can point no-code builders to your app or agency. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Promotional posts belong in the Showcase or marketplace categories only.
- [SitePoint Forums](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/qa-communities/sitepoint-forums) (sitepoint.com): A web development and design forum where a profile and helpful replies reach working developers. Free; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: New accounts have limited link and signature permissions until they build trust.
- [Lobsters](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/qa-communities/lobsters) (lobste.rs): A computing-focused link and discussion community where a profile and thoughtful comments reach an experienced technical audience. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Membership is invite only, and self-promotion beyond a small share of your activity is discouraged.
- [WebmasterWorld](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/qa-communities/webmasterworld) (webmasterworld.com): One of the oldest webmaster and search forums, where a profile and thoughtful posts reach SEO and site owners. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Self-promotion and links to your own site are tightly restricted in posts.

## App marketplaces and integration directories for your product (13)

App stores, plugin marketplaces and integration directories where a product listing links to the maker’s website. Page: https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations

- [Firefox Add-ons](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/firefox-add-ons) (addons.mozilla.org): A listing on Mozilla's add-ons site with a homepage link and developer profile. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Add-ons can be held for manual review, and source code may be requested.
- [HubSpot App Marketplace](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/hubspot-app-marketplace) (hubspot.com): An app listing in the HubSpot App Marketplace that links HubSpot customers to your product and support. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Listing requires meeting install and quality thresholds before submission.
- [Microsoft AppSource](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/microsoft-appsource) (appsource.microsoft.com): A business app listing in Microsoft AppSource that links Microsoft 365 and Dynamics customers to your product. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Offers must pass certification, and requirements vary by offer type.
- [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/microsoft-edge-add-ons) (microsoftedge.microsoft.com): An extension listing in the Edge Add-ons store with your website and support links. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Each submission goes through certification and can be rejected for policy issues.
- [Slack Marketplace](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/slack-marketplace) (slack.dev): An app page in the Slack Marketplace with links to your website, support and privacy policy. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Review checks security and functionality and can take several weeks.
- [WordPress Plugin Directory](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/wordpress-plugin-directory) (wordpress.org): A plugin page in the official WordPress.org directory with author and plugin URI links. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Every new plugin is manually reviewed, and links in a plugin must not be hidden or forced.
- [Zapier App Directory](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/zapier-app-directory) (zapier.com): A public integration page in the Zapier app directory that describes your app and links to your site. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Integrations must pass Zapier's review and then stay in a 90-day beta before the Beta tag is removed.
- [Figma Community](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/figma-community) (figma.com): A Community profile and published files, plugins or widgets that link designers to your website. Free plan; link type unverified; moderate effort; Worldwide. Note: Plugins and widgets go through review, and selling resources has separate requirements.
- [Atlassian Marketplace](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/atlassian-marketplace) (atlassian.com): A vendor profile and app listing on the Atlassian Marketplace for Jira and Confluence users. Free plan; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Paid apps share revenue with Atlassian, and approval is not automatic.
- [JetBrains Marketplace](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/jetbrains-marketplace) (jetbrains.com): A plugin page and vendor profile on JetBrains Marketplace that link IDE users to your website. Free plan; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: New plugins are reviewed, and paid plugins need a separate agreement.
- [Shopify App Store](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/shopify-app-store) (shopify.com): An app listing in the Shopify App Store that links merchants to your company website and support pages. Free plan; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: App review can take several rounds, and revenue share applies to paid apps.
- [Raycast Store](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/raycast-store) (raycast.com): A Raycast Store extension page with your author profile, reaching Mac users who automate their workflow. Free; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Extensions are reviewed in public on GitHub and can take time to merge.
- [Chrome Web Store](https://www.anslation.com/builder/backlinks/marketplaces-and-integrations/chrome-web-store) (chromewebstore.google.com): A public extension listing on the Chrome Web Store with your developer website and support links. Paid; link type unverified; involved effort; Worldwide. Note: Every extension is reviewed against Chrome Web Store policies, and listings can be removed for violations.