# Submit to Tech | Time

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/tech-time
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/tech-time.md
- **Directory:** Tech | Time (time.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://time.com
- **DR:** 92
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#15 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — time.com/section/tech article pages with outbound links; editorial coverage varies by story type and rel attributes

## Quick verdict

Earned mainstream press — DR 92, free to submit. Worth it with a broad news hook or cultural impact story; skip if you only need a directory backlink.

**Best for:** Startups with major funding, consumer tech impact, or TIME-list-worthy milestones · Teams pursuing earned coverage via PR pitch to Time Technology editors

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Editorial pitches may take weeks to months with no guarantee. Breaking news tied to events can publish faster.
- **Review:** Professional Time editorial team selects stories based on news value, cultural relevance, and reader interest — not form-fill directory acceptance.
- **Common rejections:** Incremental SaaS updates, undifferentiated pitches, products without mainstream relevance, or stories already covered elsewhere without a new angle.
- **Reputation:** Time coverage is earned media — founders confuse cold pitches with paid startup directory submits.

## Pros

- DR 92 time.com with Very High referral traffic on published articles
- Mainstream brand credibility for fundraising, hiring, and enterprise sales
- Articles indexed and shareable across social and syndication partners
- Strong signal for downstream press pickup and investor inbound

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — do not treat coverage primarily as SEO
- No self-serve product directory slot — requires PR pitch to editors
- Extremely competitive editorial bar — most cold SaaS pitches are ignored
- Traffic is spike-driven; long-tail referral after launch week is limited

## What you need before you submit

- Clear mainstream news hook — funding, cultural impact, policy relevance, or major milestone
- Press kit: founder bios, high-res logos, product screenshots, and proof points
- Traction metrics or customer stories that resonate with general audiences
- Short pitch email with why now — not a generic “we built a SaaS” template
- PR contact or agency relationship if pursuing editorial at scale

**Gotchas:**

- Mass-bcc pitches to every Time writer get ignored — personalize to Technology beat reporters
- Embargoed exclusives improve pickup odds vs. pitching every outlet simultaneously
- Consumer and societal impact angles often outperform dry B2B feature lists

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** No public product listing form — pitch via Time Technology tips contacts, reporter relationships, or PR agencies.
- **Categories:** Stories must fit Technology beats with mainstream relevance — narrow infra tools need a stronger cultural hook.
- **Anchor text:** Editor-controlled in article body — typically your company name linking to homepage or launch URL.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated article on time.com/section/tech — crawlable and indexed, not buried in a paginated directory widget.

## FAQ

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

Pitch a genuine mainstream news hook to the relevant Technology beat reporter. There is no free self-serve directory listing.

### Is Time tech coverage free?

Earned editorial coverage is free but highly competitive. Paid advertising paths exist separately from newsroom coverage.

### Does Time coverage help SEO?

Articles link to your site, but we rate backlink quality Weak for DR pass-through. Value is brand traffic and credibility, not link building.

### How is Tech | Time different from TechCrunch?

Time is mainstream news with a Technology section. TechCrunch focuses narrowly on startup and venture news — different audiences and editorial bars.

## 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)