# Submit to MakeUseOf

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/makeuseof
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/makeuseof.md
- **Directory:** MakeUseOf (makeuseof.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://makeuseof.com
- **DR:** 87
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#48 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 and how-to coverage, not vendor submissions

## Quick verdict

Consumer tech media — DR 87, free to submit. Worth pursuing with how-to or news angles; skip if you confuse this with a directory submit form.

**Best for:** Consumer software with clear user benefit and how-to or tips story angles · Founders pitching MakeUseOf editors with data or launch hooks for general readers

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Editorial cycle — pitch to MakeUseOf staff, wait days to weeks. No instant publish like community launchpads.
- **Review:** Editors evaluate reader value, originality, and consumer fit. No vendor review queue or self-serve listing form.
- **Common rejections:** Pure product ads, affiliate spam, or pitches without consumer reader benefit.
- **Reputation:** Two tracker rows (makeuseof vs make-use-of) duplicate the same domain — track one row to avoid double-counting outreach.

## Pros

- DR 87 makeuseof.com with High consumer tech audience traffic
- Free editorial path for earned how-to and news coverage
- Strong brand for consumer app and utility discovery
- Articles can drive long-tail search traffic for months

## Cons

- Not a startup directory — no self-serve product listing form
- Requires editorial pitch and consumer angle
- Backlink quality rated Weak for SEO-focused founders
- Duplicate tracker row with make-use-of — same domain, one outreach effort

## What you need before you submit

- Compelling consumer angle: tips, how-to, comparison, or newsworthy launch hook
- Press pitch with demo, screenshots, and clear reader takeaway
- PR contact or founder available for quotes and follow-up
- Check MakeUseOf contributor or tip submission guidelines on makeuseof.com
- Confirm you have not already counted this outreach under the make-use-of tracker row

**Gotchas:**

- makeuseof and make-use-of are duplicate tracker rows for makeuseof.com — pitch once
- B2B-only SaaS without consumer story rarely fits MakeUseOf editorial
- Paid sponsored content is separate from earned editorial — confirm which path you pursue

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** No vendor account — reach MakeUseOf editors via press tips, contributor programs, or PR outreach.
- **Categories:** Consumer tech, apps, productivity, gaming tips — not B2B software directory categories.
- **Anchor text:** MakeUseOf editorial sets link placement and anchor text in published articles.
- **Link placement:** Outbound links in makeuseof.com editorial articles — not crawlable vendor directory pages.

## FAQ

### MakeUseOf vs Make Use of tracker rows?

Same site — makeuseof.com. The makeuseof and make-use-of ids are duplicate tracker rows with different naming. Track one row and pitch MakeUseOf editors once.

### Is MakeUseOf free for product coverage?

Earned editorial coverage is free. MakeUseOf may offer separate sponsored or affiliate programs unrelated to standard product pitches.

### Does MakeUseOf help SEO?

Editorial links on DR 87 provide brand visibility, but we rate backlink quality Weak — treat as PR, not a citation directory play.

### What should I pitch MakeUseOf?

Consumer how-to guides, app tips, comparison listicles, or genuinely newsworthy product launches — not bare vendor directory submissions.

## 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)