Submit to Inc. Magazine
<p>DR 91 · Traffic Very High · Links Weak · Free · SaaS</p>
Approval & timeline
Editorial pitches may take weeks with no guarantee. Contributed articles and expert columns follow separate editorial calendars. Inc.com editors select business-relevant stories — founder journeys, management advice, industry analysis, and notable company news.
Pros
- DR 91 domain with Very High referral traffic on popular business articles
- Free editorial coverage when accepted — no directory listing fee
- Credibility with entrepreneurs and SMB buyers researching vendors
- Long-tail indexed articles beyond launch week spikes
Cons
- Backlink quality rated Weak — articles are not an SEO link strategy
- Not a product directory — requires story angle beyond “we launched a SaaS”
- Competitive editorial — mass pitches get ignored
- Separate from Inc 5000 — editorial coverage does not replace ranking application
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FAQ
How is Inc. Magazine different from Inc 5000? Inc. Magazine is editorial journalism at inc.com. Inc 5000 is the annual paid fastest-growing companies ranking — separate application and fees.
Can I submit my product to Inc. Magazine like a directory? No — pitch a business story angle to Inc.com editors. There is no free product listing form.
Is Inc.com coverage free? Earned editorial is Free. Inc 5000 ranking and some sponsored programs are Paid — different products on the same domain.
What stories does Inc.com publish? Founder journeys, leadership advice, growth strategies, and business technology trends — not bare product launch announcements.