# Submit to The Verge

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/the-verge
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/the-verge.md
- **Directory:** The Verge (theverge.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://theverge.com
- **DR:** 92
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#16 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — theverge.com article pages with outbound links; editorial coverage varies by story type and rel attributes

## Quick verdict

Earned consumer tech press — DR 92, free to submit. Worth it with a product or culture hook; skip if you only need a B2B directory backlink.

**Best for:** Consumer hardware, apps, and tech with design, policy, or cultural relevance · Teams pursuing earned coverage via PR pitch to The Verge editors

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Editorial pitches may take days to weeks with no guarantee. Product reviews and hands-on coverage require separate editorial assignment.
- **Review:** Professional Verge editorial team selects stories based on reader interest, news value, and product significance — not directory form acceptance.
- **Common rejections:** Incremental B2B SaaS updates, undifferentiated pitches, products without consumer relevance, or stories lacking design or policy angle.
- **Reputation:** The Verge is earned media — founders confuse product tip emails with listing on a startup directory.

## Pros

- DR 92 theverge.com with Very High referral traffic on published articles
- Consumer tech credibility with early adopters, press, and creators
- Articles indexed and heavily shared across social platforms
- Strong signal for downstream press pickup and brand search lift

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — do not treat coverage primarily as SEO
- No self-serve product directory slot — requires PR pitch to editors
- B2B-only SaaS often struggles without consumer or policy relevance
- Traffic is spike-driven; long-tail referral after launch week is limited

## What you need before you submit

- Clear product or news hook — launch, design milestone, policy impact, or exclusive
- Press kit: high-res product photos, demo video, founder quote, and specs
- Consumer relevance — why Verge readers care beyond feature bullet points
- Short pitch tailored to relevant beats (tech, science, policy, gadgets)
- PR contact or agency relationship if pursuing editorial at scale

**Gotchas:**

- Mass-bcc pitches to every Verge writer get ignored — personalize to the beat reporter
- Embargoed exclusives improve pickup odds vs. pitching every outlet simultaneously
- Hands-on review assignments differ from news briefs — do not conflate the two

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** No public product listing form — pitch via The Verge tips contacts, reporter relationships, or PR agencies.
- **Categories:** Stories must fit consumer tech, science, policy, or gadget beats — narrow B2B infra rarely fits without reframing.
- **Anchor text:** Editor-controlled in article body — typically your company or product name linking to homepage or launch URL.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated article on theverge.com — crawlable and indexed, not buried in a paginated directory widget.

## FAQ

### How do I get The Verge to cover my product?

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

### Is The Verge good for B2B SaaS launches?

Usually a weak fit unless you have a consumer angle, notable design story, or policy relevance. B2B founders often get better ROI from trade press and Product Hunt.

### Does The Verge 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 The Verge different from Engadget?

Both cover consumer tech. The Verge skews toward culture, policy, and design narratives; Engadget leans more gadget and hardware review focused.

## 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)