# Submit to Yourstory — DR 85 Directory Review

> Yourstory (yourstory.com): Ahrefs DR 85, paid submission, nofollow links. YourStory covers Indian and global startup ecosystems — strong for APAC startup narrative, founder stories, and regional credibility.

```yaml
url: "https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/yourstory"
directory: Yourstory
hostname: yourstory.com
ahrefs_dr: 85
dr_band: elite
pricing: Paid
dofollow: Nofollow
category: Tech / Startups
rank_in_category: 39/154
last_reviewed: 2026-08-08
```

## Quick verdict

Yourstory is a better for discovery than SEO in Tech / Startups: #39 of 154 by Ahrefs DR on our list, paid submission required, listing links are nofollow. 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; launches prioritizing traffic/discovery over link equity; authority building (DR 85 is in the elite band); tech / startups discovery.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Directory | Yourstory |
| Website | https://yourstory.com |
| Ahrefs Domain Rating | 85 (elite) |
| Pricing | Paid — paid submission required |
| Link type | Nofollow — listing links are nofollow |
| Category | Tech / Startups |
| Rank in category | #39 of 154 by DR |

## How to submit to Yourstory

1. Open yourstory.com 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 (nofollow) and save the URL for your backlink tracker.

## Explore

- [All Tech / Startups directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?category=Tech+%2F+Startups&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 Yourstory

- [Built In](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/built-in) — DR 86, Paid, Nofollow
- [The Register UK](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/the-register-uk) — DR 86, Free, Nofollow
- [Geek Wire](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/geek-wire) — DR 86, Paid, Dofollow
- [MakeUseOf](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/makeuseof) — DR 87, Free, Nofollow
- [Startup Fame](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/startup-fame) — DR 83, Free, Dofollow
- [Business Insider India](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/business-insider-india) — DR 83, Free, Nofollow
- [Fazier](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/fazier) — DR 82, Free, Dofollow
- [Tech.co](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/tech-co) — DR 82, Paid, Nofollow

## FAQ

### Is Yourstory a good startup directory to submit to?

Yourstory (yourstory.com) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 85 (elite band) in our curated archive. Submission is paid submission required, and listing links are nofollow. YourStory covers Indian and global startup ecosystems — strong for APAC startup narrative, founder stories, and regional credibility. Nearby options in Tech / Startups include Built In, The Register UK, Geek Wire.


### Does Yourstory give a dofollow backlink?

No — Yourstory listings are nofollow. It can still be useful for launch traffic and discovery; for ranking equity, prefer Dofollow = Yes rows in the ScrollLaunch directories archive.


### How much does it cost to submit to Yourstory?

Yourstory requires a paid submission on the tier we track. Weigh the fee against its DR 85 and whether the link is dofollow before buying.


### How do I submit my product to Yourstory?

Open yourstory.com, 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 Yourstory?

Browse the full ScrollLaunch startup directories list filtered to Tech / Startups, 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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