# Submit to Webguru Awards

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/webguru-awards
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/webguru-awards.md
- **Directory:** Webguru Awards (webguruawards.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://webguruawards.com
- **DR:** 66
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Design Tools (#3 of 16 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Medium
- **Backlink quality:** Strong
- **Link type:** Mixed — Design showcase pages on webguruawards.com with outbound links to featured sites; award gallery listings

## Quick verdict

Free Design Tools design showcase — DR 66, free to submit. Worth it for polished marketing sites; skip if UI is template-grade without visual narrative.

**Best for:** Startups with strong landing page design, UI polish, and screenshot-ready visuals · Design-forward brands seeking Strong backlinks from design community galleries

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Design review typically takes several days to two weeks after submission and asset upload.
- **Review:** Visual quality review — UI polish, layout, typography, mobile experience, and overall design narrative scored.
- **Common rejections:** Template sites without differentiation, broken mobile layouts, low-resolution assets, or incomplete submissions.
- **Reputation:** Free tier may have queue delays — design quality bar is the main gate, not payment.

## Pros

- DR 66 webguruawards.com with Strong backlink on featured showcase pages
- Medium referral traffic from designers and agencies browsing galleries
- Free submission for qualifying design-forward sites
- Credibility signal for design-led products in sales and About pages

## Cons

- Design bar is high — generic Bootstrap templates rarely feature
- Medium traffic — not a mass consumer launch channel
- Visual showcase only — weak fit for backend tools without marketing site
- Award outcome not guaranteed even with complete submission

## What you need before you submit

- Live marketing site URL with polished desktop and mobile layouts
- High-resolution screenshots and hero images for gallery display
- Short design narrative — concept, typography, color, and UX choices
- Site credits if agency-designed — team names and roles
- Contact email for review status and feature notification

**Gotchas:**

- Strong screenshots matter more than feature bullet lists
- Webguru Awards ≠ Awwwards — submit to both if design budget allows
- Backend-only dev tools need a polished landing page to qualify

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Submit via webguruawards.com nomination or submit form — follow current site flow.
- **Categories:** Web design, UI/UX, landing pages, and creative sites — not general SaaS feature directories.
- **Anchor text:** Site or project name on showcase page; outbound link to submitted URL.
- **Link placement:** Featured gallery page on webguruawards.com — crawlable design showcase entry.

## FAQ

### Is Webguru Awards free to submit?

Yes — Webguru Awards offers a free submission path for design showcase consideration. Confirm current tiers on webguruawards.com.

### How is Webguru Awards different from Awwwards?

Both celebrate web design. Awwwards (awwwards.com) is larger with Paid submission tiers. Webguru Awards is a free design showcase at webguruawards.com — worth stacking both for design-led brands.

### Can B2B SaaS submit to Webguru Awards?

Yes if your marketing site has award-worthy visual design — generic SaaS templates rarely pass review without strong UI polish.

### Does Webguru Awards give dofollow backlinks?

Showcase pages include crawlable outbound links — we rate backlink quality Strong on featured gallery pages.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [Design Tools directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=design-tools)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)