# Submit to Brownbook

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/brownbook
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/brownbook.md
- **Directory:** Brownbook (brownbook.net)
- **Submit URL:** https://brownbook.net
- **DR:** 79
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#74 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** High
- **Backlink quality:** Strong
- **Link type:** Dofollow — Free business profile on brownbook.net with outbound dofollow website link; global web directory

## Quick verdict

Strong General Directory pick — #74 of 276, DR 79, free to submit. Worth it for free dofollow DR 79 citations; skip if you need buyer-intent software discovery traffic.

**Best for:** Startups building global NAP and citation backlink portfolios · Teams wanting free dofollow directory links alongside local citations

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Listings often go live immediately or within one to two days after submission.
- **Review:** Automated spam filters plus manual checks for prohibited categories and duplicate listings.
- **Common rejections:** Duplicate profiles, adult content, broken URLs, or listings violating Brownbook terms.
- **Reputation:** Free web directories send minimal referral traffic — value is backlink citation, not customers.

## Pros

- DR 79 domain with Strong dofollow backlink on company profile
- Free listing tier with website link — low-effort citation ROI
- Global directory supports remote and digital-first companies
- Fast publication compared to editorial review sites

## Cons

- Referral traffic is low — primarily SEO backlink value
- Not a software buyer or startup launch discovery channel
- Free web directories carry mixed reputation in advanced SEO strategies
- Paid enhanced listings may upsell without proportional traffic gains

## What you need before you submit

- Business name, description, and primary category
- Website URL with live homepage
- Business address or service area — remote OK for many categories
- Phone or contact email for verification if prompted
- Logo or image optional depending on form fields

**Gotchas:**

- Search Brownbook for existing profile before creating duplicates
- Use canonical homepage URL — consistent with other citation directories
- Budget time for citation SEO, not expecting launch-week referral spikes

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Free Brownbook account to add business via brownbook.net add-business flow.
- **Categories:** Pick closest business category — software, consulting, marketing, IT services, etc.
- **Anchor text:** Business name as listing title; website field typically dofollow to submitted URL.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated company profile on brownbook.net — indexed, crawlable directory page.

## FAQ

### Is Brownbook free?

Yes — basic business listings with website links are free. Brownbook may offer paid enhanced visibility tiers separately.

### Are Brownbook links dofollow?

Free profiles commonly include dofollow website links on DR 79 brownbook.net. We rate backlink quality Strong for citation SEO purposes.

### Does Brownbook drive startup customers?

Expect minimal referral traffic. Primary value is dofollow backlink citation in a diversified directory and local SEO stack.

### How is Brownbook different from YellowPages?

YellowPages targets US local brick-and-mortar citations. Brownbook is a global business directory suited to remote and digital companies needing dofollow links.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [General Directory directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=general-directory)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)