Directory index · Tech press · researched October 2026
ZDNET
zdnet.comZDNET is a tech publication for all kinds of startups, including AI tools, developer tools, mobile apps, 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 ZDNET cost?
Listing on ZDNET is free.
Not applicable: no directory listing, backlink or badge option, or review queue is offered.
Extras they sell
- CNET Group advertising and sponsored media
- Commercial inventory includes custom and standard display ads, video, content amplification, newsletter sponsorships and dedicated newsletters, social distribution, and performance marketing. Rates are not publicly listed and require a sales inquiry. This is separate from ZDNET editorial coverage and does not buy a product listing.
- Branded content and editorial award licensing
- CNET Group advertises branded-content opportunities and licensing for an award, accolade, or product. The licensing inquiry asks which award or product is involved and says usage details, terms, availability, and final approval are reviewed by the team. No public price is shown; this is not a route to guaranteed editorial coverage.
Does ZDNET give a dofollow backlink?
ZDNET links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 91.
Who gets into ZDNET, and how fast?
ZDNET 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 ZDNET get?
Similarweb ranks zdnet.com #6,609 in the world by traffic.
What ZDNET says about its audience: CNET Group portfolio-wide claims, not ZDNET-specific: 71M global monthly uniques, 65M social followers, and 94 domain authority (Comscore Worldwide, January-September 2025); +1.9B views across owned-and-operated properties, YouTube, and social YTD; +2.1K videos published YTD; 12 unique video franchise series.
How do you submit to ZDNET?
You submit to ZDNET through their contact page.
What the form asks for
- Inquiry Type* (Advertising, Editorial, Licensing, Media Requests, Guest Posting, Other)
- First name
- Last name
- Confirm email
- Company or brand
- Job title
- Phone
- Message* (600-character maximum)
- Five + 2 = ?* (anti-spam check)
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Researched 29 October 2026 from ZDNET's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.