# Submit to Make Use of

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/make-use-of
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/make-use-of.md
- **Directory:** Make Use of (makeuseof.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://makeuseof.com
- **DR:** 87
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#47 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — Editorial articles on makeuseof.com; outbound links via news coverage, not vendor directory submissions

## Quick verdict

Consumer tech media — DR 87, free to submit. Worth pursuing with how-to or news angles; skip if you expect a self-serve directory listing at makeuseof.com.

**Best for:** Consumer apps and tools with genuine how-to, tips, or newsworthy launch stories · Founders pitching editors with data-driven angles for MUO’s general tech audience

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Editorial cycle — pitch to MUO editors, wait days to weeks. No rolling daily approval like Product Hunt.
- **Review:** MakeUseOf journalists evaluate reader value, originality, and fit for how-to or news formats. Editorial selection only.
- **Common rejections:** Bare product pitches, affiliate-heavy content, or stories without consumer reader value.
- **Reputation:** Duplicate tracker rows (make-use-of vs makeuseof) point to the same makeuseof.com domain — pick one row in your workflow.

## Pros

- DR 87 makeuseof.com with High consumer tech reader traffic
- Strong fit for consumer apps, utilities, and productivity tools
- Free editorial coverage — no paid listing fee for earned media
- How-to articles can rank for long-tail consumer search queries

## Cons

- Not open to typical startup directory submission workflows
- Requires genuine editorial angle — routine launches rarely qualify
- Backlink quality rated Weak for SEO-focused founders
- Duplicate tracker row with makeuseof id — same domain, one PR strategy

## What you need before you submit

- Newsworthy or how-to angle: unique feature, consumer problem solved, or compelling data
- Press pitch tailored for MakeUseOf’s general tech audience
- Founder or PR contact available for interview on short timeline
- Demo, screenshots, and clear consumer benefit — not enterprise jargon
- Realistic assessment — most routine B2B launches do not fit MUO

**Gotchas:**

- There is no self-serve “submit your startup” form like Product Hunt
- make-use-of and makeuseof tracker rows are the same domain — do not double-count efforts
- Consumer angle required — B2B SaaS without a user story underperforms

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** No vendor account — coverage is via PR pitch to MakeUseOf editors or contributor guidelines.
- **Categories:** Consumer tech, apps, productivity, and how-to content — not B2B vendor directory listings.
- **Anchor text:** MakeUseOf editorial controls links in articles — vendors do not set anchor text.
- **Link placement:** Product mentions in makeuseof.com articles — editorial pages, not user-generated listings.

## FAQ

### Is Make Use of the same as MakeUseOf?

Yes — both tracker rows (make-use-of and makeuseof) refer to makeuseof.com consumer tech media. Use one row in your tracker; pitch editors once with your best angle.

### Can startups submit to Make Use of like a directory?

No — MakeUseOf is tech media requiring editorial angles. Use Product Hunt and startup directories for self-serve launches.

### Does Make Use of send referral traffic?

Published articles drive High brand search and reader traffic on publication day. It is not ongoing directory referral traffic like G2.

### What products fit Make Use of?

Consumer-facing apps, utilities, productivity tools, and gadgets with clear how-to or tips angles — not enterprise B2B without a user story.

## 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)