Free Backlinks

List of directories for free backlinks

1. Microlaunch.netGood for launching products or startups. Relevant traffic and voting on your product brings visitors. Launch queue: 2–3+ months. Pay $49 for fast-track. Free dofollow backlink and SEO value.
2. StartupRankingSubmit your project and get a dofollow backlink. If others mention your listing, you also get second-level backlinks.
3. LaunchingNextQuick form. Backlink included. Queue: 2–4 months. Nofollow link.
4. Product HuntGreat for launching. Community voting and traffic. Adds a dofollow link.
5. StartupBaseDofollow link. Not much traffic (~9,000/month) but high trust. Queue: 1–2 months.
6. Startup StashTrusted site. Needs work email. Adds a dofollow backlink.
7. AlternativeToSuggest your app after signing up. Approved within 24 hours. Backlink with traffic.
8. StackShareTech stack community. Add your tool. Nofollow backlink.
9. SaaSHubQuick to submit. Approval required. Adds a backlink to your profile.
10. TechPlutoSubmit your startup for a free mention and backlink.
11. BlogaramaFree listing = nofollow links. Paid = dofollow. Good for cross-posting blog articles. You need to verify ownership via DNS and add your RSS feed.
12. AlltopRSS feed aggregator. Can bring backlinks and help with indexing. ~42K monthly visits.
13. HotfrogGood for local or offline businesses. Adds trusted backlink.
14. FoursquareLocal business directory. Backlink + brand visibility.
15. CyboLocal business directory. Helps with map search + local SEO.
16. BrownbookAdd your business profile and get a dofollow backlink.
17. GitHubAdd a public repo with a description and link. Nofollow, but good visibility.
18. Dev.toRepublish your blog post and set a canonical URL. Get traffic + SEO power.
19. Stack OverflowAnswer questions with value. Add contextual backlink (nofollow but strong).
20. G2Business software reviews. Add your SaaS and get a backlink.
21. CapterraLike G2. Submit your tool and get reviews + backlink.
22. TrustpilotAdd your business and let users review you. Helps SEO.
23. SaaSworthySaaS directory. List your project and get relevant traffic + backlink.
24. AppSumoSubmit your product for visibility and backlink if listed.
25. Indie HackersPost updates, share stories. Links allowed with value.
26. Hacker NewsStartup and dev community. Submit your project for visibility + backlink.
27. QuoraAnswer questions. Drop backlinks where useful. Needs care.
28. RedditShare content in relevant subreddits. Backlink only if helpful and accepted.
29. LinkedInAdd links in your bio, posts, and company profile.
30. TripAdvisorAdd your business with a site link. Especially useful for travel and service brands.
31. F6SStartup and investor platform. List your startup for visibility.
32. FailoryStartup learnings and features. Submit your startup story.
33. Bizcommunity Add your business or press release. Trusted site with good SEO.
34. Facebook Business Page Create a page and add your website. Social proof and backlink.
35. Nextdoor Business Page Local SEO and link from your profile (US ONLY).