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<p>DR 85 · Traffic High · Links Weak · Paid · SaaS</p>

Approval & timeline

Editorial cycle — pitch to YourStory journalists, wait days to weeks. Paid sponsored paths may publish faster. YourStory editors evaluate founder narrative, traction, and APAC ecosystem relevance. Editorial or sponsored selection.

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

Submit

Visit Yourstory · Auto-submit my SaaS · From $99 one-time

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.