Medium
Medium is free to list on, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for launch & referral traffic — with a very high domain rating of 94.
Overview
Medium distributes founder and technical essays — publish genuine thought leadership; product mentions work when embedded in useful content.
- Content distribution
- Search-indexed articles
- Topic follower reach
Medium is a good fit for indie projects, SaaS products, AI tools, developer tools. Audience: Readers of business, tech, and product essays.
Not a directory — articles, not product listing forms
How to submit
- 1Open the site
medium.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 Marketing Tools 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: Marketing Tools directories help most when your product fits that category. Nofollow links still drive referral traffic and brand visibility.
Similar directories
All Medium alternatives →| # | Directory | DR | Link | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MarketingDBBest for launch & referral traffic · marketingdb.live | 57 | Dofollow | Free | TOP PICK |
| 417 | Marketer ToolsBest for launch & referral traffic · marketertools.co | 20 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
| 567 | Funnel DirectoryBest for backlink & citation · funneldirectory.com | 15 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
| 7 | There's An AI For ThatBest for launch & referral traffic · theresanaiforthat.com | 77 | Dofollow | Paid | TOP PICK |
| 23 | BetaListBest for launch & referral traffic · betalist.com | 76 | Dofollow | Paid | RECOMMENDED |
| 25 | Future ToolsBest for launch & referral traffic · futuretools.io | 69 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
Frequently asked questions
Is Medium worth submitting to?
Medium distributes founder and technical essays — publish genuine thought leadership; product mentions work when embedded in useful content.
Does Medium give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Medium provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Is Medium free?
Yes — Medium 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 Medium's domain rating (DR)?
Medium (medium.com) currently has a domain rating of 94 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 Medium?
Not a directory — articles, not product listing forms