Free listing or paid launch?
Compare what each option gives you on Startup Biz Today, including timing, link quality and profile features.
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Listed free or launched paid
You can publish on Startup Biz Today at no cost, or pay to launch with priority placement and full features unlocked.
Free listing terms
A free listing gives you a basic profile. Paid sections—founder story, milestones, screenshots, demo video, comparisons—appear locked to visitors. You must display our badge on your website before we publish. Free listings are queued roughly 6-8 weeks out. The link we give you is nofollow and thin pages are not indexed by search engines, so organic search traffic is limited.
Paid launch and add-ons
A paid launch at $5 goes live immediately or in your chosen week, no badge required. Your full profile unlocks and you get a dofollow link, indexed by search engines. Add-ons include featured placement ($19), extra categories and bundles. On a free listing, $9 skips the free queue and lets you pick your week; on a paid launch the week is yours to choose at no extra cost.
Upgrade anytime
Start free and upgrade to paid whenever you choose. Go to /account/listings to switch your listing to a paid launch.
Questions people ask
- How long before a free listing appears?
- Free listings queue for about 6-8 weeks before publication.
- What's the difference in search visibility?
- Free listings get nofollow links and are not indexed. Paid launches get dofollow links and search engine indexing.
- Can I start free and pay later?
- Yes. You can upgrade from free to paid launch at any time in your account.