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27 Launchpads & Directories for Free Startup Backlinks
Curated list of 27 platforms to submit startups for SEO backlinks
This note gathers 27 free directory and launchpad websites where founders can list new software products and side projects. Submitting to these platforms helps establish early web presence, gain initial domain authority, and secure branded search rankings on Google. It serves as a handy launch-day distribution checklist.
The list
- tinylaunch.com
- aitrendz.xyz (@aitrendz_xyz)
- @MicroLaunchHQ
- @UneedLists
- @Peerlist
- Huzzler (@vincent_edes)
- @lab_startups
- @devhunt_
- @BetaList
- @tinystartupscom
- Launching.today
- @sideprojectors
- @solopushcom
- @startupstash
- @SaaSHubCom
- Startups.fyi
- @LaunchingNext
- @StartupFame
- @ResourceFYI
- AffordHunt (@AIDailyGuy)
- @findyoursaas
- @AlternativeTo
- @FazierHQ
- Alternative.me
- @ProductBurst
- @steemhunt
- TodayLaunches.com
What it's for
- Build early domain authority and backlink profiles for a new product
- Secure brand-name search rankings on Google after launch
- Promote indie apps and side projects to early-adopter directories
Key points
- Covers 27 free submission targets including BetaList, SaaSHub, and Peerlist
- Includes dedicated indie directories like DevHunt, Uneed, and MicroLaunch
- Lists general software alternative directories like AlternativeTo and Alternative.me
- Organized as an actionable launch-day checklist
Pricing
Free list of directories offering free listings
Details
- Type
- List
- Category
- Marketing & Sales
- Topic
- SEO & Distribution
- Open source
- No
- Platforms
- Web
- For
- Indie hackers, startup founders, and SEO practitioners
- Tags
- seo, backlinks, launchpad, directories, distribution, indiehacker
Why it was saved
- @mehrab_build: Each entry is a place to submit a product for free backlinks; useful as a checklist when launching.
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