Is InstantLaunch worth it?
Useful mainly as a cheap, fast backlink. At $5 once you get a followed link with no badge, which is simpler than the free route. Do not expect an audience: the site says it has 50 live launches, and the feed mixes software with unrelated listings. Premium+ at $13 adds a ListBulb listing, which is a separate directory from the same owner.
Who should submit to InstantLaunch?
Suits SaaS, AI and dev tool makers who want a quick followed link for a few dollars, or for free with a badge. Not a fit for anyone looking for launch-day traffic, feedback or votes, or for makers who prefer curated directories where a person reviews every listing.
What you need before you submit
- An account on the site
- A live product URL
- Tagline, description, logo and screenshots
- For a dofollow free listing: the InstantLaunch badge on your site
How to submit to InstantLaunch
- Create an account, since /submit redirects signed-out visitors
- Fill the product details and upload a logo and screenshots
- Choose Free, Premium, Premium+ or Featured
- Publish, which puts the listing live at once
- For the free plan, add the badge and verify it to switch the link to dofollow
InstantLaunch: pros and cons
Pros
- Goes live instantly with no queue
- Paid plans are one-time, from $5
- Free option can become dofollow
- Links stay after Featured placement ends, per the terms
Cons
- Free links are nofollow until the badge is verified
- Small site with little traffic
- Feed includes off-topic and low-quality listings
- All sales are final with no refunds
Tips for InstantLaunch
- Pay the $5 if you do not want a badge on your site
- Check the live listing for the rel value after publishing
- Skip Featured unless you want the extra homepage and Wall of Fame links
- Keep the badge in place if you rely on the free dofollow
Questions about InstantLaunch
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