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GeekWire is a Seattle-based tech news site that runs the GeekWire Startup List, a free database of Pacific Northwest startups. Eligible makers submit the company through a form and can send news tips to the editors.

Go to the submit page Nofollow link Free, Pacific Northwest startups only

Is GeekWire worth it?

Worth it only for startups headquartered in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or British Columbia. The Startup List is free and makes the company eligible for the GeekWire 200 ranking, but its website links are ugc nofollow. The bigger prize is editorial coverage, where article links had no rel attribute when checked. Get on the list, then send real news such as a funding round or launch through the tips form.

Who should submit to GeekWire?

Suits Pacific Northwest tech startups under 15 years old that are privately owned. The submit form rules out companies outside the region, subsidiaries, public or private equity owned companies, and service providers or agencies. Makers elsewhere can only hope for coverage through news tips, which is unlikely without a regional angle.

What you need before you submit

  • Headquartered in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or British Columbia
  • Founded less than 15 years ago
  • Privately owned, not a subsidiary or majority owned by private equity
  • A technology startup, not a service provider or agency
  • A verifiable company and physical address

How to submit to GeekWire

  1. Check eligibility on the Submit Startup page
  2. Fill in the GeekWire Startup List form
  3. Wait for a person to verify the company and address
  4. Once listed, the startup is considered for the GeekWire 200 ranking
  5. Send launch or funding news through the News Tips form

GeekWire: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free listing
  • Eligibility for the GeekWire 200 ranking
  • Editorial articles carry followed links
  • Strong tech audience in the Seattle region

Cons

  • Pacific Northwest only
  • Startup List links are ugc nofollow
  • No stated review time
  • Coverage is never guaranteed

Tips for GeekWire

  • Do not submit from outside the region, the form says those entries are rejected
  • Submit only one entry; listed startups are already eligible for the GeekWire 200
  • Pitch news with a local angle, such as hiring in Seattle or a regional customer

Questions about GeekWire

How much does it cost to list a tool on GeekWire?
Listing a tool on GeekWire is free, Pacific Northwest startups only.
Does GeekWire give a dofollow link?
No. Its links are nofollow: a listing can send visitors, but passes no ranking signals.
Does GeekWire ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does GeekWire take to list a tool?
Not stated; each entry reviewed by a person.
Is the GeekWire link dofollow?
When checked in November 2026, Startup List entries linked to company sites with rel ugc nofollow. Links inside editorial articles had no rel attribute, so a news story gives a followed link.
What does it cost?
The Startup List submission form states no fee. Sponsored content and advertising are sold separately.
Who can submit?
Tech startups headquartered in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or British Columbia, founded less than 15 years ago and privately owned. Service providers and agencies are not accepted.
How long does approval take?
The site does not give a time. It says every entry is reviewed by a person and the company details and address are verified before publication.

Facts checked . DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked . DR 4 is Ahrefs' new model, shown on ahrefs.com from 1 December 2026. DR changes; check a place before you pay for it.

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