# Submit to Slate

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/slate
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/slate.md
- **Directory:** Slate (slate.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://slate.com
- **DR:** 90
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#35 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — slate.com article pages with outbound links; editorial coverage varies by beat and story type

## Quick verdict

Culture and news media — DR 90, free to submit. Worth it with a Slate-worthy angle; skip if you only need a startup directory backlink.

**Best for:** Products tied to culture, politics, media, or societal trends · Teams pitching journalists with narrative hooks beyond feature lists

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Editorial pitches may take weeks with no guarantee. Timely cultural or news hooks move faster than evergreen product announcements.
- **Review:** Professional editorial team selects stories for news, culture, and technology beats — not self-serve directory acceptance.
- **Common rejections:** Generic SaaS launches, products without cultural relevance, dry feature pitches, or stories lacking Slate’s editorial voice fit.
- **Reputation:** Slate is media, not a directory — founders confuse pitching editors with listing on a startup tracker.

## Pros

- DR 90 domain with Very High referral traffic on published stories
- Mainstream credibility beyond niche startup audiences
- Culture and news framing can elevate consumer and policy-adjacent products
- Indexed articles remain discoverable via search after initial spike

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — coverage is not an SEO link strategy
- No self-serve product listing form — requires PR pitch
- Most B2B SaaS lacks the cultural hook Slate editors expect
- Earned editorial is competitive with unpredictable response times

## What you need before you submit

- Culture or news hook — why Slate readers care beyond your product features
- Compelling narrative tied to current events, media, or societal trends
- Press kit with founder quote, context, and high-quality visuals
- Short pitch tailored to the relevant Slate desk or columnist
- Exclusivity or data angle that makes the story timely

**Gotchas:**

- Mass generic pitches underperform — research Slate beats and recent coverage
- Slate expects journalism-worthy angles, not launch-week directory stacking
- Weak backlink rating means brand and traffic matter more than DR transfer

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** No public directory form — pitch Slate editorial via appropriate desk contacts or story tips channels.
- **Categories:** Stories must fit Slate’s news, culture, technology, or business beats — narrow infra SaaS rarely fits.
- **Anchor text:** Editor-controlled in article body — typically company or product name linking to your site.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated slate.com article — crawlable when published, not a directory widget entry.

## FAQ

### How do I get Slate to cover my startup?

Pitch a culture- or news-relevant story to the appropriate Slate editor. There is no free directory listing form — this is earned media coverage.

### Is Slate good for B2B SaaS launches?

Usually a weak fit unless your product ties to media, politics, culture, or a timely news angle. Most B2B founders get better ROI from trade press and Product Hunt.

### Does Slate give dofollow backlinks?

Slate articles may link to your site, but we rate backlink quality Weak — expect brand and traffic more than SEO pass-through.

### Is Slate the same as a startup directory?

No — Slate is news and culture media. Our tracker lists it for visibility planning, but success requires editorial pickup, not form submission.

## 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)