Yourstory
Yourstory is a paid listing, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for launch & referral traffic — with a very high domain rating of 85.
Overview
YourStory covers Indian and global startup ecosystems — strong for APAC startup narrative, founder stories, and regional credibility.
- APAC startup press
- Founder story features
- Regional reach
Yourstory is a good fit for indie projects, SaaS products, b2b. Audience: Startup founders and investors in India/APAC.
Editorial — needs story angle, not form listing
How to submit
- 1Open the site
yourstory.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 Tech / Startups or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 5Submit and wait
Pick a paid tier and complete checkout for faster or guaranteed placement.
Topical relevance matters: Tech / Startups directories help most when your product fits that category. Nofollow links still drive referral traffic and brand visibility.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yourstory worth submitting to?
YourStory covers Indian and global startup ecosystems — strong for APAC startup narrative, founder stories, and regional credibility.
Does Yourstory give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Yourstory provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Is Yourstory free?
Yourstory is a paid listing. You'll choose a tier and complete checkout, which usually means faster or guaranteed placement.
What is Yourstory's domain rating (DR)?
Yourstory (yourstory.com) currently has a domain rating of 85 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 Yourstory?
Editorial — needs story angle, not form listing