Publishing platforms that can link to your website
Publishing platforms where an article, newsletter or answer can link to your website and reach a new audience.
Short answer
The best publishing platforms to start with are Blogger, Tumblr and LinkedIn articles and newsletters. Of the 25 on this list, 10 are free to list and 7 take under 15 minutes. Use the same name, website and description on every one.
Why publishing platforms help
Writing where readers already are is the most reliable way to earn natural links. Publish genuinely useful pieces, link to your site where it helps, and let the readers do the rest.
Tips
- Publish on your own site first and set the canonical link when you republish.
- Answer real questions in your field with a short, complete answer.
- Add your website to every author profile.
- One useful article a month beats ten thin ones.
Publishing platforms to submit your site to
Best first: high reach, free and quick come before slower or paid ones. Open any name for the steps.
| Website | Cost | Link | Effort | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blogger | Free | Followed link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Tumblr | Free | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| LinkedIn articles and newsletters | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| SlideShare | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Substack | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Notion (public pages) | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Quora | Free | Nofollow link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| WordPress.com | Free plan | Followed link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| freeCodeCamp News | Free | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| Smashing Magazine (write for us) | Free | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| GitBook | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Issuu | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Read the Docs | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Free | Nofollow link | Involved | Worldwide | |
| Medium | Free plan | Nofollow link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Bear Blog | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Paragraph | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Write.as | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Buttondown | Free plan | Mixed links | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Ghost | Paid | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| HackerNoon | Free | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| Speaker Deck | Free plan | Nofollow link | Quick | Worldwide |
| beehiiv | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Vocal | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Micro.blog | Paid | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
Questions about publishing platforms
Are links from articles on these platforms worth it?
Usually nofollow, but a useful article ranks on its own, sends readers to your site and is often quoted by others with a normal link.
Should I copy my blog posts there?
Publish the original on your own site first, then republish with a link to the original (many platforms support a canonical link).
Other places to earn links
Every other kind of site on the list, with how many places each one holds.
- Business listings58 places · Free business listings on maps and local directories: the first citations every website owner should claim.
- India directories23 places · Indian business directories and B2B marketplaces where a company can list its website, address and services.
- Startup & launch28 places · Startup and product launch directories where a new website, app or product can get a listing and early users.
- Software reviews28 places · Software review and comparison sites where an app or SaaS product gets a profile, reviews and alternatives pages.
- AI tool directories20 places · AI tool directories that list new tools and apps, with a profile page and a link to the product website.
- Design showcases28 places · Web design galleries and showcases that feature well-designed websites, with a credit link to the site.
- Developer communities28 places · Developer communities and code platforms where a project, profile or article links back to your website.
- Social profiles27 places · Social networks and profile pages where your website link belongs: quick, free and part of a complete brand.
- PR & media22 places · Journalist request and expert quote platforms where an answer can earn a mention and a link in an article.
- Reviews & trust22 places · Review and trust platforms where customers rate your business, with a profile that links to your website.
- Web directories12 places · Curated, human-edited web directories that still list quality websites by topic and region.
- Podcasts & events25 places · Podcast guest platforms and event listings where an appearance or event page links back to your website.
- Q&A communities10 places · Question-and-answer communities where a genuinely helpful answer or a complete profile can link to your website.
- App marketplaces13 places · App stores, plugin marketplaces and integration directories where a product listing links to the maker’s website.
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