Frequently asked questions
How launching on Launchit works — plans, dofollow backlinks, the badge, and refunds.
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What is Launchit?
Launchit is a startup launch directory for indie makers, SaaS founders, and AI builders. You launch your product, it appears in the homepage feed, earns upvotes and comments, and gets a permanent, SEO-optimized product page that helps it get found on Google and in AI answers.
How do I launch my product on Launchit?
Submit your product from the launch form — add your name, tagline, description, links, and media. Free launches go live once you add and verify the Launchit badge; paid launches publish instantly with extra placement and backlinks.
Is Launchit free?
Yes. A free launch lists your product publicly and earns one dofollow website backlink once you add the Launchit badge to your site and it's verified. Paid plans skip the badge requirement and go live instantly with more backlinks and placement.
What are dofollow backlinks, and where do they come from?
A dofollow backlink passes SEO value to your site. Each paid link points to your own domain from a permanent, crawlable Launchit page — your launch page, category page, the A–Z directory, our Featured products page and your founder profile — and stays live for good. Paid links go live in under 30 seconds; the free plan earns its one link after you verify the Launchit badge.
What is the Launchit badge and why verify it?
The badge is a small embed you add to your website. Verifying it proves you own the site and unlocks your free dofollow backlink. Paid launches don't need the badge — their links go live immediately.
What's the difference between the free launch and the paid plans?
Free is $0 — reviewed and published within 7 days, with 1 dofollow link once you add our badge. Showcase ($9, one-time) goes live in under 30 seconds with 5 permanent dofollow links, 30 days in Today's Highlights and a highlighted spot in your category. Spotlight ($29, one-time) gives 10+ dofollow links (6 across Launchit plus 4+ in an SEO blog post about your product, published minutes after you pay), the Spotlight spot above Today's Highlights and your product card on every launch page for 30 days. See the pricing page for details.
Is this a subscription?
No. Every plan is a one-time payment per product launch — no recurring charges and no auto-renewal. You can choose a plan for another product any time.
Can I launch multiple products?
Yes. You can launch multiple products from the same account, and each product has its own page, backlinks, and plan.
Do you offer refunds?
Full refunds if your project is rejected. Successful launches are final. Have a question before you buy? Email hello@launchit.site.
How much traffic can I expect?
It depends on your product, visuals, category, plan, and participation — sharing increases visibility. There are no guarantees, but every launch gets a permanent page that stays live after your homepage placement rotates out.