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<p>DR 87 · Traffic High · Links Weak · Free · General</p>

Approval & timeline

Editorial cycle — pitch to MUO editors, wait days to weeks. No rolling daily approval like Product Hunt. MakeUseOf journalists evaluate reader value, originality, and fit for how-to or news formats. Editorial selection only.

Pros

  • DR 87 makeuseof.com with High consumer tech reader traffic
  • Strong fit for consumer apps, utilities, and productivity tools
  • Free editorial coverage — no paid listing fee for earned media
  • How-to articles can rank for long-tail consumer search queries

Cons

  • Not open to typical startup directory submission workflows
  • Requires genuine editorial angle — routine launches rarely qualify
  • Backlink quality rated Weak for SEO-focused founders
  • Duplicate tracker row with makeuseof id — same domain, one PR strategy

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FAQ

Is Make Use of the same as MakeUseOf? Yes — both tracker rows (make-use-of and makeuseof) refer to makeuseof.com consumer tech media. Use one row in your tracker; pitch editors once with your best angle.

Can startups submit to Make Use of like a directory? No — MakeUseOf is tech media requiring editorial angles. Use Product Hunt and startup directories for self-serve launches.

Does Make Use of send referral traffic? Published articles drive High brand search and reader traffic on publication day. It is not ongoing directory referral traffic like G2.

What products fit Make Use of? Consumer-facing apps, utilities, productivity tools, and gadgets with clear how-to or tips angles — not enterprise B2B without a user story.