Submit to YourStory
<p>DR 85 · Traffic High · Links Weak · Paid · Tech / Startups</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.