Is Pro Launch worth it?
Good value if you are willing to add a badge. Free launches get a nofollow link, which turns dofollow once the Pro Launch badge is on your site, and the Startup Launch at $7.99 gives a dofollow link with no badge. Free slots are capped at 25 a week and can be booked up to a year ahead, so pick a date early. Expect modest traffic from site regulars rather than a launch day spike.
Who should submit to Pro Launch?
Suits indie makers, SaaS and AI founders who want a cheap dofollow link and a permanent page, and who can schedule a Tuesday launch. Fits people building a list of launch sites. Less useful for those who will not add a badge and will not pay, since the free link stays nofollow, or for anyone expecting large launch day traffic.
What you need before you submit
- A Google, GitHub or email account
- Live product URL
- Name, tagline up to 160 characters and description
- Square logo under 1MB (PNG, JPG or WEBP)
- Categories, tags, platforms and pricing model
How to submit to Pro Launch
- Sign up and open the submit form
- Add name, URL, tagline, description and logo (AI autofill can draft them)
- Choose categories, tags and platforms
- Pick Free, Startup or Premium and a Tuesday launch date
- After launch, add the badge from your badge page to make a free link dofollow
Pro Launch: pros and cons
Pros
- Dofollow link for a badge or $7.99
- Permanent project page and homepage feature
- Free launches bookable up to 365 days ahead
- Capped weekly slots so fewer products compete
Cons
- Free link is nofollow until the badge is added
- Free slots can fill up
- Traffic from the site is modest
- Paid launches are non-refundable once active
Tips for Pro Launch
- Add the badge right after launch so the free link turns dofollow
- Book the free slot weeks ahead
- Ask your users to upvote during the seven-day window
- Use the Startup Launch if you cannot place a badge
Questions about Pro Launch
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