# Submit to Startup Spotlight — DR 26 Directory Review

> Startup Spotlight (startupspotlight.co): Ahrefs DR 26, paid submission, dofollow links. Startup Spotlight is a general web directory — treat as a minor backlink/citation, not a traffic channel.

```yaml
url: "https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/startup-spotlight"
directory: Startup Spotlight
hostname: startupspotlight.co
ahrefs_dr: 26
dr_band: emerging
pricing: Paid
dofollow: Dofollow
category: General Directory
rank_in_category: 166/305
last_reviewed: 2026-08-08
```

## Quick verdict

Startup Spotlight is a strong SEO pick in General Directory: #166 of 305 by Ahrefs DR on our list, paid submission required, listing links pass dofollow equity. Worth a submit when it matches your stage — skip it if you are only chasing confirmed dofollow DR 50+ targets and this row does not qualify.

Best for: teams with budget for a paid listing; SEO-focused launches that need dofollow equity; long-tail coverage after the high-DR shortlist is done; general directory discovery.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Directory | Startup Spotlight |
| Website | https://www.startupspotlight.co |
| Ahrefs Domain Rating | 26 (emerging) |
| Pricing | Paid — paid submission required |
| Link type | Dofollow — listing links pass dofollow equity |
| Category | General Directory |
| Rank in category | #166 of 305 by DR |

## How to submit to Startup Spotlight

1. Open startupspotlight.co and find the submit / list / claim form for new products.
2. Use the same product name and tagline you will launch with on ScrollLaunch so listings stay consistent.
3. Submit your live website URL and complete payment if required.
4. After the listing goes live, check the link attribute (dofollow) and save the URL for your backlink tracker.

## Explore

- [All General Directory directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?category=General+Directory&limit=50)
- [Dofollow directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?dofollow=Yes&limit=50)
- [Free \+ Dofollow shortlist](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?pricing=Free&dofollow=Yes&limit=50)
- [Done\-for\-you directory submission](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/submit)

## Alternatives to Startup Spotlight

- [AI Best Tools](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/ai-best-tools) — DR 26, Paid, Dofollow
- [All Mac Apps](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/all-mac-apps) — DR 26, Free, Dofollow
- [ANYFP](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/anyfp) — DR 26, Free, Dofollow
- [Boilerplate Hub](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/boilerplate-hub) — DR 26, Free, Dofollow
- [DevHub](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/devhub) — DR 26, Free, Dofollow
- [DR Checker](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/dr-checker) — DR 26, Free, Dofollow
- [Educator Tools](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/educator-tools) — DR 26, Paid, Dofollow
- [First 100 Users](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/first-100-users) — DR 26, Free, Dofollow

## FAQ

### Is Startup Spotlight a good startup directory to submit to?

Startup Spotlight (startupspotlight.co) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 26 (emerging band) in our curated archive. Submission is paid submission required, and listing links pass dofollow equity. Startup Spotlight is a general web directory — treat as a minor backlink/citation, not a traffic channel. Nearby options in General Directory include AI Best Tools, All Mac Apps, ANYFP.


### Does Startup Spotlight give a dofollow backlink?

Yes — Startup Spotlight listings pass dofollow link equity. Pair it with a dofollow product page on ScrollLaunch if you want a second high-intent backlink from a weekly launch board.


### How much does it cost to submit to Startup Spotlight?

Startup Spotlight requires a paid submission on the tier we track. Weigh the fee against its DR 26 and whether the link is dofollow before buying.


### How do I submit my product to Startup Spotlight?

Open startupspotlight.co, create or sign into an account if required, paste your live product URL, write a short tagline that matches your ScrollLaunch listing, and submit. After approval, verify the live listing link and — if you care about SEO — confirm whether the anchor is dofollow. Last reviewed 2026-08-08.


### Where can I find more directories like Startup Spotlight?

Browse the full ScrollLaunch startup directories list filtered to General Directory, or jump to Free + Dofollow for a shortlist you can finish in an afternoon. We also offer done-for-you submission plans from $99 if you would rather not submit manually.

## Related

- [All 1017 startup directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories)
- [Done\-for\-you directory submission](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/submit)
- [ScrollLaunch pricing](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/pricing)

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