Starter Story
Overview
DR updated Sep 8, 2026Starter Story is a general web directory — treat as a minor backlink/citation, not a traffic channel. Verify the site is active and indexed. (dofollow listing, free to submit, DR 48 authority)
Starter Story is free to list on, gives a followed (dofollow) link, and is best used for backlink & citation — with a high domain rating of 76.
- best for
- Backlink & citation
- strengths
- Backlink footprintBasic web presenceCitation diversity
- audience
- General web users (often low intent)
- fit
- Starter Story is a good fit for SaaS products. Audience: General web users (often low intent).
- watch out
- Many generic directories are low-traffic — check live listings before investing time
- expect
- TrafficLinksSEO
How to submit
- 01Open the site
starterstory.com in a new tab.
- 02Find the submit flow
Look for “Submit”, “Add product” or “List your startup” in the nav or footer.
- 03Fill in your listing
Name, tagline, description, URL, logo, screenshots. The Chrome extension fills these in one click.
- 04Pick the right category
Choose Others or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 05Submit and wait
Free listings are usually reviewed by hand — expect days to a few weeks.
SEO notes
Topical relevance matters: Others directories help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass equity to your domain.
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FAQ
Is Starter Story worth submitting to?
Starter Story is a general web directory — treat as a minor backlink/citation, not a traffic channel. Verify the site is active and indexed. (dofollow listing, free to submit, DR 48 authority)
Does Starter Story give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Starter Story provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.
Is Starter Story free?
Yes — Starter Story 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 Starter Story's domain rating (DR)?
Starter Story (starterstory.com) currently has a domain rating of 76 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a 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 Starter Story?
Many generic directories are low-traffic — check live listings before investing time