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Sidebar submission guide

Sidebar is a curated link feed for designers and makers ('The five best design links, every weekday'), collecting links since October 2012.

Last checked against Sidebar's own submission pages on .

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71Domain Rating
hardDifficulty
20-40 minEstimated effort

Why founders submit to Sidebar

It is maintained by Fabricio Teixeira and was originally created by Sacha Greif. It is an editorial link feed, not a product directory.

Pricing as Sidebar states it: Submitting a link is free. Paid sponsorship is available via the /sponsor link (it points to a UX Collective page; no prices on sidebar.io).

Ahrefs Domain Rating was 71 as of August 2026. It suits SaaS, AI, and startup teams when the launch is design- or maker-interesting enough for a daily roundup.

What we handle on Sidebar

  • Match your product to the right category and requirements
  • Prepare listing copy, assets, and submission details
  • Submit on your behalf and note approval or follow-up status
  • Report the listing URL when the page goes live
Design/dev roundupsEditorial links

How to submit to Sidebar

  1. Read the submission guidelines on sidebar.io/about
  2. Sign up or log in to Sidebar
  3. Open sidebar.io/submit and submit the URL of your article, case study or free resource
  4. Editors pick five links each weekday; only a few submissions are featured

Prefer to DIY? Open the Sidebar submission page . Most founders hire us when they want coverage across many directories without repeating this process.

Before you submit to Sidebar

  • Pitch content, not a product page: the guidelines favor case studies and tutorials and generally exclude paid products without a free or demo version.
  • Older links are usually rejected unless they have had little exposure, so submit new content.
  • Self-promotion is allowed if the content meets the guidelines.

Alternatives to Sidebar

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Sidebar submission FAQ

Is it free to submit to Sidebar?

Submitting a link is free. Paid sponsorship is available via the /sponsor link (it points to a UX Collective page; no prices on sidebar.io).

Are Sidebar links dofollow?

Sidebar gives a followed (dofollow) link to your site, so the listing can pass link equity. Link attributes can change, so check your live listing after approval.

What do I need to submit to Sidebar?

Sidebar account (the /submit page says 'Please log in or sign up first'), Link to a high-effort, recent design resource such as a case study or tutorial, Paid products are generally excluded unless they have a useful free or demo version, Content must be easy to consume (no heavy downloads, plugins, app-store installs or PDFs; videos rarely featured).

Pay for Sidebar plus the rest of the public catalog.

We complete submissions on time after intake. Approvals, reviews, and domain rating are never guaranteed.

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