Directory index · Tech press · researched October 2026
Techdirt
techdirt.comTechdirt is a tech publication for startups and new products. 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 Techdirt cost?
No product-listing option was found. Archived editorial guidance invited story submissions but stated no price or backlink condition; the current /submitstory/ URL returns a Not Found page.
Extras they sell
- In-unit placements
- Sponsored slots in navigational areas such as Hot Topics and Related Posts. Price not shown; the gallery directs buyers to contact sales.
- Partner content
- Posts from a company's blog featured in the main Techdirt content flow. Price not shown.
- Dedicated units
- Integrated content wells promoting an advertiser's destination alongside or in place of navigational units. Price not shown.
- Sponsored posts and series
- Original editorial content based on an advertiser's topic, with sponsor exposure and direct-response links. The gallery also cites its Future Of... series. Price not shown.
- Infographics
- Branded, shareable infographic content using advertiser data or research produced on the advertiser's behalf. Price not shown.
- Dedicated microsites
- A dedicated blog with ongoing original content, cross-promoted on Techdirt. Price not shown.
- Promotional units
- Optional navigational promotion for branded post series or microsites, with added exposure and links to advertiser destinations. Price not shown.
- Sponsored perks
- Sponsor a limited-time free Crystal Ball feature or a prize for weekly comment-ranking winners. Price not shown.
- Display components
- Add display ads to a branded-content campaign or use site-wide ads to promote the campaign internally. Price not shown.
- Standard display advertising
- Site-wide or targeted display campaigns, primarily in sidebar inventory. Price not shown; sales contact requested for details.
Does Techdirt give a dofollow backlink?
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 80. Under DR4, the new model Ahrefs switches to on December 1st, 2026, it rises to 83.
Who gets into Techdirt, and how fast?
Techdirt picks only a few of the products submitted.
How much traffic does Techdirt get?
Similarweb ranks techdirt.com #166,965 in the world by traffic.
What Techdirt says about its audience: Media kit claims "2,500,000" monthly pageviews and "1,200,000" monthly unique visitors (undated). About page claims an average of "~1 million visitors per month." A January 2026 post says 2025 pageviews were up around 29% from 2024 and cautions that traffic numbers are "somewhat unreliable."
How do you submit to Techdirt?
You submit to Techdirt through their contact page.
What you'll see
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Submit story
techdirt.com/submitstory
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Old submission guidance
techdirt.com/2009/12/14/submitting-post-ideas-or-news-to-techdirt
What the form asks for
- Send To (select)
- Name
- Company
- Title
- Phone #
- Subject
- Comments
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Researched 29 October 2026 from Techdirt's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.