Directory index · Tech press · researched October 2026
American Startups
americanstartups.comAmerican Startups is a tech publication for all kinds of startups, including AI tools. We went through its submission pages in October 2026: what it costs, the link you get, who gets in and how to submit.
How much does American Startups cost?
Listing on American Startups is free.
Editorial pitches are free, but coverage is selective and not guaranteed. The Share Your Story page's form is currently broken; it displays the shortcode literally and provides [email protected]. No backlink, badge, wait time, or review time is stated.
- Pitch a company story to the editors by email
- Potential editorial coverage; acceptance is selective
Does American Startups give a dofollow backlink?
American Startups links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 8.
Who gets into American Startups, and how fast?
American Startups picks only a few of the products submitted.
New listings are shown to its audience: on the homepage, in a newsletter or on social media.
How much traffic does American Startups get?
Similarweb doesn't rank americanstartups.com, which usually means very few visitors.
What American Startups says about its audience: The Advertise With Us page claims, "We have a vast number of readers from different corners of the globe," but gives no audience or traffic figures. This is an advertising-page claim, not a quantified reach promise for editorial pitches.
How do you submit to American Startups?
You submit to American Startups by email.
What the form asks for
- Contact Us fallback: Name
- Contact Us fallback: Email
- Contact Us fallback: Message
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Researched 30 October 2026 from American Startups's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.