LinkPing

SEO and backlinks for startups

As of 2026-10-20, LinkPing's checked library holds 68 startup and launch sites: 41 of the 45 with known pricing are free, 23 of the 25 with a link-attribute reading are dofollow, 34 need an account and 10 want a badge on your site. Median DR is 60 across the 68 that have a DR reading. Below is a first-90-days plan for startups built from those numbers; it describes the work, not an outcome.

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Weeks 1-2: foundation

  • Write the product brief once: description, tagline, features, pricing model, contact, logo and screenshots. Every form is filled from it.
  • Run the sites that need no account first: 50 directories in the library are free and open without sign-in (2026-10-20). See instant-approval directories.
  • Connect your agent through the plugin or the Chrome extension, and keep auto-submit off until you have reviewed the first few runs.

Weeks 3-6: launch and review sites

  • Work the 17 startup directories and 51 launch platforms, highest DR first. Startup directories, launch platforms.
  • Prefer the 164 free options before considering paid placements. Free directories.
  • Hand-backs (captcha, login, badge, email confirmation) arrive in one to-do list; clear them in batches.

Weeks 7-12: quality and proof

  • Add the 228 sites with DR 50 or more that accept your category. High-DR directories.
  • Read the daily check: add missing listing URLs so submitted rows can be verified as live.
  • Start outreach for link requests or article pitches, and consider the link-exchange community for relevant sites. Review every draft before it is sent.
  • Place badges only where the directory requires one and the site is relevant.

Top 20 sites for startups, by DR

Top 20 by DR from LinkPing's library, snapshot 2026-10-20
DirectoryTypeDRFreeAccountBadgeDofollow
TinyStartupsStartup directory92UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
CrunchbaseStartup directory91YesYesNoUnknown
Product HuntLaunch platform91YesYesNoNo
WellfoundStartup directory87YesYesNoUnknown
FazierLaunch platform84UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Startup FameLaunch platform84YesYesYesYes
f6s.comStartup directory83YesYesNoYes
twelve.toolsLaunch platform83NoNoUnknownYes
Findly.toolsLaunch platform82UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
peerpush.comLaunch platform78YesYesNoYes
BetaListLaunch platform77NoYesNoUnknown
PeerlistLaunch platform77YesYesNoUnknown
Smol LaunchLaunch platform76YesYesNoUnknown
UneedLaunch platform76UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
StartupBaseStartup directory75UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
launchigniter.comLaunch platform75UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Discover StartupsStartup directory74YesYesYesUnknown
TinyLaunchLaunch platform74NoYesUnknownYes
FoundrListStartup directory73YesUnknownYesUnknown
Aura++Launch platform73YesYesYesYes

DR figures: Domain Rating by Ahrefs. Snapshot 2026-10-20. A dash means no DR reading is on file.

What to expect

Directory listings are one layer of promotion. In the current library only 111 of 128 sites with a link-attribute reading are dofollow, so treat listings as visibility and a base of references, not a ranking promise. LinkPing has no plans, credits or payments in its current build.

Start free: connect your agent and your product. Create your workbench — LinkPing has no plans, credits or payments in its current build; the work runs on the agent you already use.

Related: directory submission service, compare options, tools, answers.

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FAQ

What SEO services does a startup need first?

A consistent product description, foundation listings on startup and launch sites, and a record of what is live. This plan covers those.

Are SEO services for startups worth it?

That depends on budget and goals. Compare the options at /compare before deciding.

How much does LinkPing cost?

The current build has no plans, credits or payments.

How long until listings show up?

It varies by directory; some publish instantly and others review. The daily check shows which are live.