Submit Your Startup to ShipYard HQ
shipyardhq.com · Launchpads & Startups ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
33Domain Rating
#97/145Category rank
FreemiumPricing
DofollowLink type
#97In category
Key facts
- ShipYard HQ (shipyardhq.com) is a startup launch platform with a Domain Rating of 33/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #97 of 145 in Launchpads & Startups tracked by Clakr, 12 points below the category average of DR 44.8.
- Listing is Freemium; links are Dofollow.
- 62% of Launchpads & Startups are free and 65% offer dofollow links.
Last verified: June 12, 2026 · Source: Clakr directory dataset (1,057 directories) + Ahrefs Domain Rating
ShipYard HQ vs. the average directory
| Metric | ShipYard HQ | Avg. Launchpads & Startups (145) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 33 | 44.8 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Freemium | 62% free | |
| Link type | Dofollow | 65% dofollow |
Domain Rating is Ahrefs' 0 to 100 measure of a site's backlink authority. Learn how DR works.
How to submit your startup to ShipYard HQ
- Open shipyardhq.com and locate the submit / add product page (create an account if required).
- Prepare your assets: logo, short tagline, description and screenshots. Reuse the same kit across directories to move fast.
- Submit your startup, then watch for a confirmation or review email.
- Track it in Clakr: mark ShipYard HQ as Submitted, then Published, and save the link to your live post.
Top 10 Launchpads & Startups by Domain Rating
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hacker News | 91 | Nofollow | Free |
| #2 | Product Hunt | 91 | Nofollow | Free |
| #3 | Crunchbase | 91 | Dofollow | Free |
| #4 | Mashable | 91 | Nofollow | Free |
| #5 | Spotlight By Y Combinator | 91 | Nofollow | Free |
| #6 | Wellfound (Angellist) | 87 | Dofollow | Free |
| #7 | Built In | 86 | Nofollow | Free |
| #8 | Startup Fame | 83 | Dofollow | Paid |
| #9 | Fazier | 82 | Dofollow | Freemium |
| #10 | Twelve Tools | 81 | Dofollow | Free |
Frequently asked questions
Is ShipYard HQ free to submit to?
ShipYard HQ is freemium: there is a free listing option, plus paid placements for more visibility.
Does ShipYard HQ give dofollow backlinks?
Yes, links from ShipYard HQ are dofollow, which passes SEO authority to your site.
What is ShipYard HQ's Domain Rating?
ShipYard HQ has a Domain Rating of 33/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #97 of 145 in the Launchpads & Startups category tracked by Clakr.
How does ShipYard HQ compare to similar directories?
With DR 33, ShipYard HQ is 12 points below the Launchpads & Startups average of DR 44.8. 62% of directories in this category are free and 65% offer dofollow links.
Can I track my ShipYard HQ submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on ShipYard HQ, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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