Curated web directories to submit your site
Curated, human-edited web directories that still list quality websites by topic and region.
- Places
- 9
- Free
- 4
- Free plan
- 1
- Under 15 minutes
- 3
- Followed links
- 2
- Checked
- November 2026
Why curated web directories help
A handful of human-edited directories still review every submission. Listings there are slow to get and selective, which is exactly why they are worth having. Skip any directory that accepts every site.
Tips
- Write a factual, non-promotional description: editors reject sales copy.
- Choose the narrowest matching category and your real region.
- Avoid directories that require a reciprocal link or list anything for a fee.
- Submit once and be patient: editors can take weeks.
9 places
Curated web directories to submit your site to
Best first: high reach, free and quick come before slower or paid ones. Open any name for the steps.
| Website | Cost | Link | Effort | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BestSitesIndex | Free | Followed link | Quick | Worldwide |
| Curlie | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Tipo Directory | Free | Followed link | Quick | Worldwide |
| Blogarama | Free | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Aviva Directory | Paid | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Best of the Web (BOTW) | Paid | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Jasmine Directory | Paid | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Skaffe | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| JoeAnt | Paid | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
Questions about curated web directories
Are web directories still worth it?
Most are not. Avoid directories that list anything for a fee or ask for a link back to be listed at all. The few that are edited by people and reject weak sites are still worth a listing.
Which category should I choose?
The most specific one for your site’s topic and region. A narrow category puts you next to related sites instead of thousands of unrelated ones.
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17 places · Podcast guest platforms and event listings where an appearance or event page links back to your website.
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