# Submit to Tech.co

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/tech-co
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/tech-co.md
- **Directory:** Tech.co (tech.co)
- **Submit URL:** https://tech.co
- **DR:** 82
- **Pricing:** Paid
- **Category:** General Directory (#64 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — Editorial and sponsored articles on tech.co; outbound links via news and business coverage, not vendor directory submissions

## Quick verdict

Tech business media — DR 82, paid submission required. Worth pursuing with news or sponsored story budgets; skip if you expect a free self-serve directory listing.

**Best for:** Startups with budget for sponsored business stories or compelling tech news angles · SMB and tech companies targeting Tech.co’s business reader audience

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Sponsored content may publish within days after payment and copy approval. Earned editorial pitches follow journalistic cycles of days to weeks.
- **Review:** Tech.co editors review sponsored and editorial submissions for quality, accuracy, and reader value. Marketing fluff may be rejected or edited.
- **Common rejections:** Misleading claims, prohibited categories, or content violating Tech.co advertising policies.
- **Reputation:** Paid pricing for sponsored stories — confirm budget and disclosure requirements before expecting coverage.

## Pros

- DR 82 tech.co with High business and tech reader traffic
- Sponsored story path offers predictable publication timeline vs. pure PR luck
- SMB and startup angle fits many B2B and prosumer software launches
- Articles can rank for long-tail business tech search queries

## Cons

- Paid pricing for many coverage paths — not a free directory citation
- Not open to typical self-serve startup directory submission workflows
- Backlink quality rated Weak for SEO-focused founders
- Sponsored content requires clear disclosure — less credibility than earned press

## What you need before you submit

- Coverage path clarity: sponsored business story vs. earned editorial pitch
- Press pitch or sponsored article draft with news hook and founder quote
- Product URL, screenshots, and clear SMB or startup value proposition
- Budget approval if pursuing paid Tech.co sponsored content packages
- Realistic assessment of earned vs. sponsored timeline expectations

**Gotchas:**

- Tech.co is tech.co — not TechCrunch or other “tech” media brands
- Sponsored stories are advertorial — distinguish from earned journalism in your PR plan
- Pair with free directories and Product Hunt while investing in Tech.co coverage

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** No vendor account — coverage via Tech.co media sales for sponsored content or editorial pitch to journalists.
- **Categories:** Business technology, startups, SMB software, and tech industry news — not general web directory categories.
- **Anchor text:** Tech.co editorial or sponsored content controls links in articles — vendors do not set anchor text.
- **Link placement:** Company mentions in tech.co articles — editorial or sponsored pages, not user-generated listings.

## FAQ

### Is Tech.co free for startup coverage?

Many coverage paths on Tech.co are Paid sponsored stories. Earned editorial may be possible with strong news angles — confirm current Tech.co media offerings.

### Tech.co vs TechCrunch?

Different publications — Tech.co (tech.co) focuses on business tech and SMB angles; TechCrunch (techcrunch.com) is VC startup news. Neither is a self-serve directory.

### Does Tech.co send referral traffic?

Published articles drive High reader traffic on publication day. It is not ongoing directory referral traffic like G2 or Product Hunt listings.

### Are Tech.co sponsored stories worth it?

Sponsored paths offer predictable publication for brand awareness. Weigh cost against free directories and earned press — backlink quality is Weak either way.

## 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)