# Submit to CNET

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/cnet
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/cnet.md
- **Directory:** CNET (cnet.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://cnet.com
- **DR:** 91
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#28 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — cnet.com review and news pages with outbound product links; editorial coverage varies by story type and rel attributes

## Quick verdict

Earned consumer tech press — DR 91, free to submit. Worth it for hardware and consumer software with review hook; skip if you only need a B2B directory link.

**Best for:** Consumer hardware, apps, and software with hands-on review potential · Teams pursuing earned coverage via PR pitch to CNET editors and reviewers

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Review assignments take weeks to months — plan ahead of launch week. News pitches may publish faster with a timely hook.
- **Review:** CNET editorial team independently tests products and selects news stories — not self-serve directory acceptance.
- **Common rejections:** B2B-only SaaS without consumer angle, products outside CNET categories, unstable beta software, or pitches lacking hands-on review value.
- **Reputation:** CNET is earned media — founders confuse product tip emails with listing on a startup directory.

## Pros

- DR 91 cnet.com with Very High referral traffic on published reviews and news
- Consumer tech credibility with mainstream buyers and press
- Review pages indexed long-term — not ephemeral launch posts
- Best-of and versus lists drive ongoing product discovery

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — do not treat coverage primarily as SEO
- No self-serve product directory slot — requires PR pitch to editors
- B2B-only SaaS often struggles without consumer or gadget relevance
- Review bar is high — editors need physical products or stable consumer software

## What you need before you submit

- Clear consumer product hook — hardware launch, app release, or notable software update
- Review unit or demo access for CNET editorial testing team
- Press kit: high-res product photos, specs, pricing, and availability details
- Short pitch tailored to CNET beats (reviews, news, deals, smart home)
- PR contact or agency relationship if pursuing editorial at scale

**Gotchas:**

- Mass-bcc pitches to every CNET writer get ignored — personalize to the relevant reviewer or editor
- Hands-on review assignments differ from news briefs — do not conflate the two
- B2B SaaS pitches need a consumer angle or notable market impact to fit CNET

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** No public product listing form — pitch via CNET tips contacts, reviewer relationships, or PR agencies.
- **Categories:** Products must fit consumer tech categories — phones, laptops, smart home, apps, streaming, etc.
- **Anchor text:** Editor-controlled in review or news body — typically product name linking to homepage or purchase page.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated cnet.com review or news article — crawlable and indexed, not a directory widget entry.

## FAQ

### How do I get CNET to review my product?

Pitch a consumer tech product with hands-on review value to the relevant CNET editor or reviewer. There is no free self-serve directory listing.

### Is CNET good for B2B SaaS launches?

Usually a weak fit unless you have a consumer angle or notable market impact. B2B founders often get better ROI from trade press and Product Hunt.

### Does CNET coverage help SEO?

Articles link to your site, but we rate backlink quality Weak for DR pass-through. Value is brand traffic and consumer credibility, not link building.

### How is CNET different from PCMag?

Both review consumer software and hardware. CNET skews toward mainstream consumer tech; PCMag focuses more on software comparisons and Editors' Choice lists.

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- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
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