# Submit to Dribbble

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/dribbble
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/dribbble.md
- **Directory:** Dribbble (dribbble.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://dribbble.com
- **DR:** 93
- **Pricing:** Freemium
- **Category:** Community (#54 of 113 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — Designer shots on dribbble.com with outbound website link; profile and shot pages are crawlable

## Quick verdict

Design community Community — DR 93, free tier with paid upgrade options. Worth it for design-led brands and creative studios; skip if you expect B2B SaaS buyer referral traffic.

**Best for:** Design agencies, product designers, and design-led SaaS brands · Teams publishing polished UI shots, motion, or brand identity work

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Shots publish immediately after upload — no editorial queue for basic posting. Pro features unlock faster scheduling and analytics.
- **Review:** Dribbble moderates for community guidelines. Spam, copyright violations, or off-topic content may be removed.
- **Common rejections:** Copyright-infringing work, low-quality spam shots, or content violating Dribbble community guidelines.
- **Reputation:** Design quality bar is high — polished UI work outperforms bare product screenshots without context.

## Pros

- DR 93 dribbble.com with Very High design community referral traffic
- Freemium posting — free profile and shot publishing path exists
- Indexed shot pages provide brand search lift and citation value
- Hire and job board features connect designers with inbound leads

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — limited SEO pass-through from shot pages
- Wrong channel for typical B2B SaaS buyer discovery — use G2 instead
- Requires strong visual work — weak design gets ignored in the feed
- Pro tier upsells for analytics and scheduling add cost at scale

## What you need before you submit

- Dribbble account (free or Pro) with complete profile and avatar
- High-quality shot images — UI details, motion, or brand work
- Shot title, tags, and description matching your design discipline
- Website URL linked from profile and relevant shots
- Cover image optimized for Dribbble grid discovery

**Gotchas:**

- Do not expect SaaS buyer traffic — Dribbble audience is designers and creative buyers
- Invest in shot quality — cropped UI details and process notes outperform logo dumps
- Tag shots accurately for Dribbble search and trending galleries

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Free Dribbble account. Publish shots via dribbble.com upload flow or Pro scheduling tools.
- **Categories:** Design and creative shot categories — UI/UX, branding, illustration, motion. Software screenshots alone are weak without design narrative.
- **Anchor text:** Shot title on showcase page; profile website link uses your submitted URL.
- **Link placement:** Shot page at dribbble.com/shots/{id}-{slug} — indexed, crawlable portfolio with outbound links.

## FAQ

### Should SaaS startups use Dribbble?

Yes if design is a core differentiator — strong UI shots build brand signal. For B2B buyer traffic, prioritize G2, Capterra, and Product Hunt.

### Is Dribbble free?

Yes — basic Dribbble profiles and shot publishing are free. Pro adds analytics, scheduling, and advanced profile features.

### Does Dribbble send referral traffic?

Yes for strong design work — Very High design community traffic on DR 93. Quality of shots determines click-through, not just listing existence.

### Does Dribbble give dofollow backlinks?

Dribbble shot pages include crawlable links to your site on DR 93, but we rate backlink quality Weak — value is design leads and brand signal more than DR transfer.

## Related

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