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

Approval & timeline

Editorial cycle — pitch to MakeUseOf staff, wait days to weeks. No instant publish like community launchpads. Editors evaluate reader value, originality, and consumer fit. No vendor review queue or self-serve listing form.

Pros

  • DR 87 makeuseof.com with High consumer tech audience traffic
  • Free editorial path for earned how-to and news coverage
  • Strong brand for consumer app and utility discovery
  • Articles can drive long-tail search traffic for months

Cons

  • Not a startup directory — no self-serve product listing form
  • Requires editorial pitch and consumer angle
  • Backlink quality rated Weak for SEO-focused founders
  • Duplicate tracker row with make-use-of — same domain, one outreach effort

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FAQ

MakeUseOf vs Make Use of tracker rows? Same site — makeuseof.com. The makeuseof and make-use-of ids are duplicate tracker rows with different naming. Track one row and pitch MakeUseOf editors once.

Is MakeUseOf free for product coverage? Earned editorial coverage is free. MakeUseOf may offer separate sponsored or affiliate programs unrelated to standard product pitches.

Does MakeUseOf help SEO? Editorial links on DR 87 provide brand visibility, but we rate backlink quality Weak — treat as PR, not a citation directory play.

What should I pitch MakeUseOf? Consumer how-to guides, app tips, comparison listicles, or genuinely newsworthy product launches — not bare vendor directory submissions.