# Submit to Digg

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/digg
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/digg.md
- **Directory:** Digg (digg.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://digg.com
- **DR:** 92
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#19 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — digg.com curated story pages with outbound links; editorial selection varies by placement type

## Quick verdict

Earned link curation — DR 92, free to submit. Worth it with viral or culture-friendly stories; skip if you only need a startup directory backlink.

**Best for:** Consumer-facing content, viral stories, and products with broad web appeal · Teams pursuing earned placement via compelling headlines and shareable narratives

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Curated placement timing is editorial — no guaranteed timeline. Viral stories may be picked up within hours of trending elsewhere.
- **Review:** Digg editorial curation selects shareable, reader-relevant web stories — not self-serve directory acceptance.
- **Common rejections:** Dry B2B SaaS pitches, low-engagement landing pages, affiliate spam, or content lacking broad web appeal.
- **Reputation:** Digg is earned media curation — founders confuse submitting a product page with earning a curated story slot.

## Pros

- DR 92 digg.com with Very High referral traffic on curated hit stories
- Broad audience beyond niche startup and investor circles
- Share-friendly format can amplify social traffic on launch day
- Indexed story pages remain discoverable via search

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — coverage is not an SEO link strategy
- No self-serve product listing form — requires editorial curation
- B2B-only SaaS often struggles without consumer or viral angle
- Traffic is spike-driven and unpredictable — no guaranteed placement

## What you need before you submit

- Shareable story angle — why general web readers click and share
- Compelling headline and high-quality hero image or video
- Landing page optimized for fast load and mobile readability
- Social proof or trending signal from other platforms to aid curation
- PR or content team relationship if pursuing repeated placements

**Gotchas:**

- Product pages alone rarely get curated — wrap in a story, data, or cultural hook
- Stories already trending on Reddit or Twitter have higher curation odds
- Do not confuse Digg with a startup directory — there is no vendor listing form

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** No public startup directory form — earn placement through editorial curation of shareable web content.
- **Categories:** Stories must fit general web, tech, science, or culture categories with broad reader appeal.
- **Anchor text:** Editor-controlled in curated story cards — typically headline linking to your content URL.
- **Link placement:** Curated digg.com story page — crawlable when published, not a permanent product directory slot.

## FAQ

### How do I get my product on Digg?

Create shareable content with broad web appeal that Digg editors may curate. There is no startup directory listing form.

### Is Digg good for B2B SaaS launches?

Usually a weak fit unless you have viral content, consumer angle, or data story. B2B founders get better ROI from trade press and Product Hunt.

### Does Digg coverage help SEO?

Curated pages link to your content, but we rate backlink quality Weak for DR pass-through. Value is referral traffic spikes, not link building.

### Is Digg still relevant for launches?

Digg drives traffic when stories are curated, but placement is unpredictable. Treat it as bonus earned media, not a core launch channel.

## 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)