Free Directories
Every directory you can submit to for free — no budget required to start building backlinks.
1138 directories
google business profile
google.com
google business profile is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
chrome web store
chromewebstore.google.com
chrome web store is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
entrepreneur's network
linkedin.com
entrepreneur's network is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
band of entrepreneurs
linkedin.com
band of entrepreneurs is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
on startups
linkedin.com
on startups is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
startup specialists group
linkedin.com
startup specialists group is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
executive suite
linkedin.com
executive suite is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
WordPress Plugin Directory
wordpress.org
Plugins reaching the largest CMS ecosystem.
wikipedia
wikipedia.org
wikipedia is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
pinterest
pinterest.com
pinterest is a marketing & productivity directory for operators.
GitHub
github.com
Open-source projects and an authoritative org profile.
github showcase
github.com
github showcase is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
medium
medium.com
medium is a marketing & productivity directory for operators.
women in technology
witchat.github.io
women in technology is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/entrepreneurridealong/
reddit.com
r/entrepreneurridealong/ is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/betatests
reddit.com
r/betatests is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/socialpreneur
reddit.com
r/socialpreneur is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/askmarketing
reddit.com
r/askmarketing is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/roastmystartup/
reddit.com
r/roastmystartup/ is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/technology
reddit.com
r/technology is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/producthunters/
reddit.com
r/producthunters/ is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/advancedentrepreneur/
reddit.com
r/advancedentrepreneur/ is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/startup_ideas/
reddit.com
r/startup_ideas/ is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
unsplash
unsplash.com
unsplash is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
forbes technology
forbes.com
forbes technology is a startup directory for founder and investor visibility.
r/sweatystartup
reddit.com
r/sweatystartup is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/advertising
reddit.com
r/advertising is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/nocodesaas/
reddit.com
r/nocodesaas/ is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/programming
reddit.com
r/programming is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
forbes cloud 100
forbes.com
forbes cloud 100 is a startup directory for founder and investor visibility.
fmhy
fmhy.pages.dev
fmhy is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
r/growinpublic
reddit.com
r/growinpublic is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/business_ideas
reddit.com
r/business_ideas is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/testmyapp
reddit.com
r/testmyapp is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/growmybusiness
reddit.com
r/growmybusiness is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/dotcom
reddit.com
r/dotcom is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/marketing
reddit.com
r/marketing is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/emailmarketing
reddit.com
r/emailmarketing is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/coupons
reddit.com
r/coupons is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/streetwearstartup
reddit.com
r/streetwearstartup is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/venturecapital
reddit.com
r/venturecapital is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/startup
reddit.com
r/startup is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/sales
reddit.com
r/sales is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/venturedcapital
reddit.com
r/venturedcapital is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/startup_resources
reddit.com
r/startup_resources is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/retail
reddit.com
r/retail is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/ecommerce
reddit.com
r/ecommerce is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
r/startups/
reddit.com
r/startups/ is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
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