# Submit to YourStory

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/yourstory
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/yourstory.md
- **Directory:** Yourstory (yourstory.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://yourstory.com
- **DR:** 85
- **Pricing:** Paid
- **Category:** Tech / Startups (#11 of 18 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — Editorial articles on yourstory.com; outbound links via startup news and founder story coverage

## Quick verdict

APAC startup media — DR 85, paid submission required. Worth pursuing for India and global founder narratives; skip if you expect a free self-serve directory form.

**Best for:** Startups with India, APAC, or emerging-market founder stories and traction metrics · Founders pitching YourStory editors with funding, impact, or category-first angles

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Editorial cycle — pitch to YourStory journalists, wait days to weeks. Paid sponsored paths may publish faster.
- **Review:** YourStory editors evaluate founder narrative, traction, and APAC ecosystem relevance. Editorial or sponsored selection.
- **Common rejections:** Non-newsworthy launches, generic press releases without founder story, or products without startup ecosystem angle.
- **Reputation:** Paid sponsored content exists — distinguish earned editorial from paid brand story packages.

## Pros

- DR 85 yourstory.com with High startup reader traffic in India and APAC
- Strong credibility for emerging-market and global south startup narratives
- Founder story format fits bootstrapped and VC-backed launch PR
- Coverage amplifies regional press and investor research in APAC ecosystems

## Cons

- Paid pricing tiers for some coverage paths — not purely free directory play
- Not open to typical self-serve startup directory submission workflows
- Backlink quality rated Weak for SEO-focused founders
- APAC angle helps — purely US-local stories may face higher editorial bar

## What you need before you submit

- Compelling founder story: origin, traction metrics, funding, or social impact angle
- Press pitch tailored for YourStory startup and tech beat
- Founder available for interview and high-quality headshots
- APAC market context or India connection when relevant
- Budget clarity if pursuing paid sponsored brand story packages

**Gotchas:**

- Confirm whether pitch is earned editorial vs paid sponsored content
- YourStory covers startups — agencies and services need a product company angle
- Pair with Product Hunt and global directories while building APAC press

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** No vendor account — coverage via PR pitch to YourStory editors or paid brand story programs.
- **Categories:** Startup, tech, social enterprise, and founder journey stories — not B2B software directory categories.
- **Anchor text:** YourStory editorial controls links in articles — vendors do not set anchor text.
- **Link placement:** Company mentions in yourstory.com articles — editorial pages, not user-generated listings.

## FAQ

### Is YourStory free for startup coverage?

Earned editorial coverage can be free when journalists bite. YourStory also sells paid brand story and sponsored content — confirm which path you pursue.

### Does YourStory require an India connection?

YourStory covers Indian and global startups. APAC traction, India operations, or emerging-market angles strengthen pitches but are not always required.

### YourStory vs TechCrunch for launches?

Both are startup media requiring news angles. YourStory skews APAC and founder narratives; TechCrunch skews global VC tech news. Use directories for self-serve launches.

### Does YourStory send referral traffic?

Published stories drive High brand search and APAC startup ecosystem traffic on publication day. It is not ongoing directory referral traffic like G2.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [Tech / Startups directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=tech-startups)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)