TechCrunch vs Product Hunt
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| Metric | TechCrunch | Product Hunt |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating (DR) | 94 / 100 ▲ | 91 / 100 |
| Link Type | Dofollow | Nofollow |
| Cost | Free | Free |
| Approval Time | — | 1 day ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | low | high ▲ |
| Category | Startup | Startup |
Verdict
TechCrunch wins on SEO value. Dofollow link is the deciding factor here.
TechCrunch
Full review ›Not a directory but getting covered by TC is a DR 94 dofollow link. Extremely competitive. You need a real story, not just a product.
What works
- +DR 94 dofollow
- +Massive audience
- +Industry credibility
What doesn't
- –Extremely hard to get covered
- –Need a real news angle
- –No guaranteed timeline
Product Hunt
Full review ›The biggest launch platform for tech products. Massive audience on launch day, but links are nofollow. The real value is exposure and social proof, not SEO.
What works
- +Huge audience on launch day
- +Strong social proof
- +Active community that gives real feedback
- +Free to submit
What doesn't
- –Links are nofollow
- –One-day visibility window
- –Competitive to rank on front page
- –Traffic spike dies fast
Submit to both?
These aren't mutually exclusive. If you have 20 minutes, do both.
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