Directory index · researched October 2026
Starter Story
starterstory.comStarter Story is a site for all kinds of startups, including AI tools, mobile apps, no-code tools, and SaaS. 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 Starter Story cost?
Listing on Starter Story is free.
A Starter Story account is required before submitting. No backlink or badge requirement, waiting period, or queue condition is stated publicly; the site presents a high-DA backlink as a benefit.
- Founder interview or story published on Starter Story
- Exposure to Starter Story's audience is the stated value proposition
- A link to the business website; the inspected example link had no rel attribute
Extras they sell
- Advertising / partnership inquiry (separate from founder submissions)
- Starter Story's help-center search result describes a separate form for partnership opportunities. It is not presented as a submission upgrade. The current /partner route redirected to Typeform's generic incorrect-URL page, and no placements or rates were visible.
Does Starter Story give a dofollow backlink?
Starter Story links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 76.
Who gets into Starter Story, and how fast?
Submissions are reviewed first, and most products that fit get in.
New listings are shown to its audience: on the homepage, in a newsletter or on social media.
No review or approval SLA is stated. The submission help article says submitters will be emailed “next steps soon.”
How much traffic does Starter Story get?
Similarweb ranks starterstory.com #64,425 in the world by traffic.
What Starter Story says about its audience: The share page claims “1M+ monthly readers,” “247K subscribers” to its email newsletter, and “1M+ followers” across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more.
How do you submit to Starter Story?
You submit to Starter Story through a form, after creating an account. Sign-up options: Google.
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Researched 29 October 2026 from Starter Story's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.