Submit Your Startup to Startup Spotlight
startupspotlight.co · General Directories ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
35Domain Rating
#150/282Category rank
PaidPricing
DofollowLink type
#150In category
Key facts
- Startup Spotlight (startupspotlight.co) is a business directory with a Domain Rating of 35/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #150 of 282 in General Directories tracked by Clakr, 7 points below the category average of DR 41.6.
- Listing is Paid; links are Dofollow.
- What it's known for: Backlink footprint.
- 73% of General Directories are free and 94% offer dofollow links.
Last verified: June 12, 2026 · Source: Clakr directory dataset (1,057 directories) + Ahrefs Domain Rating
Startup Spotlight vs. the average directory
| Metric | Startup Spotlight | Avg. General Directories (282) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 35 | 41.6 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Paid | 73% free | |
| Link type | Dofollow | 94% 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 Startup Spotlight
- Open startupspotlight.co 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 and complete the listing payment, then watch for a confirmation or review email.
- Track it in Clakr: mark Startup Spotlight as Submitted, then Published, and save the link to your live post.
Top 10 General Directories by Domain Rating
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Google Business Profile | 99 | Dofollow | Free |
| #2 | Wikipedia | 97 | Nofollow | Free |
| #3 | Unsplash | 94 | Dofollow | Free |
| #4 | Yelp | 94 | Nofollow | Free |
| #5 | Linktree | 94 | N/A | N/A |
| #6 | Better Business Bureau | 93 | Dofollow | Free |
| #7 | Fmhy | 93 | Dofollow | Free |
| #8 | Tripadvisor | 93 | Dofollow | Free |
| #9 | Ai Toolhouse | 92 | Dofollow | Paid |
| #10 | Gartner | 92 | Dofollow | Free |
Frequently asked questions
Is Startup Spotlight free to submit to?
Startup Spotlight is a paid directory: expect a fee to get listed or featured.
Does Startup Spotlight give dofollow backlinks?
Yes, links from Startup Spotlight are dofollow, which passes SEO authority to your site.
What is Startup Spotlight's Domain Rating?
Startup Spotlight has a Domain Rating of 35/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #150 of 282 in the General Directories category tracked by Clakr.
How does Startup Spotlight compare to similar directories?
With DR 35, Startup Spotlight is 7 points below the General Directories average of DR 41.6. 73% of directories in this category are free and 94% offer dofollow links.
Can I track my Startup Spotlight submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Startup Spotlight, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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