Social profiles to add your website link
Social networks and profile pages where your website link belongs: quick, free and part of a complete brand.
Short answer
The best social profiles to start with are Goodreads Author Program, Gravatar and Twitch. Of the 27 on this list, 15 are free to list and 21 take under 15 minutes. Use the same name, website and description on every one.
Why social profiles help
Every social profile with your website link is a small, permanent pointer to your brand. They take minutes to set up, and together they help search engines connect your website with your accounts.
Tips
- Reserve your brand name on the main networks even if you will not post there yet.
- Use one logo, one short description and one website address on every profile.
- Link the profiles from your website footer so the connection goes both ways.
- Delete or update profiles you abandon so old details do not spread.
Social profiles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodreads Author Program | Free | Followed link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Gravatar | Free | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Twitch | Free | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Facebook Page | Free | Nofollow link | Quick | Worldwide |
| Free | Nofollow link | Quick | Worldwide | |
| LinkedIn Company Page | Free | Nofollow link | Quick | Worldwide |
| Threads | Free | Nofollow link | Quick | Worldwide |
| X (Twitter) | Free | Nofollow link | Quick | Worldwide |
| Linktree | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Pinterest Business | Free | Nofollow link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| SoundCloud | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Vimeo | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Bluesky | Free | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Flickr | Free plan | Nofollow link | Quick | Worldwide |
| Buffer Start Page | Free | Nofollow link | Quick | Worldwide |
| Buy Me a Coffee | Free | Nofollow link | Quick | Worldwide |
| Carrd | Free plan | Followed link | Quick | Worldwide |
| Mastodon | Free | Nofollow link | Quick | Worldwide |
| Patreon | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| TikTok | Free | Nofollow link | Involved | Worldwide |
| YouTube | Free | Nofollow link | Involved | Worldwide |
| about.me | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Beacons | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Ko-fi | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Later Link in Bio | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Lnk.Bio | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Contra | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
Questions about social profiles
Do social profile links help SEO?
They are nofollow, so they do not raise rankings by themselves. They help people and search engines confirm which accounts belong to your brand, and they bring visits.
What should every profile have?
Use the same name, logo and short description everywhere, and link back to the same home page address.
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.
- Publishing25 places · Publishing platforms where an article, newsletter or answer can link to your website and reach a new audience.
- 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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