Google Business Profile
Google Business Profile is free to list on, gives a followed (dofollow) link, and is best used for search visibility & seo — with a very high domain rating of 100.
Overview
Google Business Profile is for local brick-and-mortar businesses on Google Maps — not for listing SaaS or digital-only products.
- Google Maps presence
- Local pack SEO
Google Business Profile is a good fit for a range of products. Audience: Local consumers searching nearby businesses.
Wrong fit for SaaS — only for businesses with a physical local presence
How to submit
- 1Open the site
google.com in a new tab.
- 2Find the submit flow
Look for “Submit”, “Add product” or “List your startup” in the nav or footer.
- 3Fill in your listing
Name, tagline, description, URL, logo, screenshots. The Chrome extension fills these in one click.
- 4Pick the right category
Choose Directory or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 5Submit and wait
Free listings are usually reviewed by hand — expect days to a few weeks.
Topical relevance matters: Directory directories help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass equity to your domain.
Similar directories
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | Alternatives.coBest for search visibility & seo · alternatives.co | 55 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
| 88 | AI ToolhouseBest for launch & referral traffic · aitoolhouse.gumroad.com | 92 | Dofollow | Paid | RECOMMENDED |
| 89 | OECD AIBest for launch & referral traffic · oecd.ai | 81 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 90 | Tap4 AIBest for launch & referral traffic · tap4.ai | 61 | Dofollow | Paid | RECOMMENDED |
| 91 | Woy.aiBest for launch & referral traffic · woy.ai | 58 | Dofollow | Paid | RECOMMENDED |
| 94 | AI LibraryBest for launch & referral traffic · library.phygital.plus | 45 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Business Profile worth submitting to?
Google Business Profile is for local brick-and-mortar businesses on Google Maps — not for listing SaaS or digital-only products.
Does Google Business Profile give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Google Business Profile provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.
Is Google Business Profile free?
Yes — Google Business Profile offers a free way to get listed. Free listings are often reviewed manually, so approval can take from a few days to a few weeks.
What is Google Business Profile's domain rating (DR)?
Google Business Profile (google.com) currently has a domain rating of 100 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a very high score. Higher DR generally means a stronger backlink profile, which is one signal of how much weight a link from the site may carry.
What should I watch out for with Google Business Profile?
Wrong fit for SaaS — only for businesses with a physical local presence