Submit to Manta
Long-running US business directory with 25+ years of citations and strong local SEO authority.
Domain Rating
81
Link
Nofollow
Free listing
Time to live
1 to 2 weeks
After you submit
- Medium effort
Is Manta worth it?
Worth it for visibility, not for your Domain Rating.
You get a free nofollow link from a DR 81 site. Plan for 1 to 2 weeks before your listing goes live.
Best for: SaaS, e-commerce and marketing tools.
Approval and timeline
- Time to live:
- Usually 1 to 2 weeks after you submit.
- How it works:
- Manta is a general business directory, not startup-focused. Best as an SEO citation play for US-registered companies. Free basic listing; premium tiers start at $99/month. Most free-tier backlinks are nofollow.
Pros
- High domain authority
- Free basic listing
- Strong for local/business SEO
Cons
- Nofollow backlinks on free tier
- Not startup-focused
- Requires US business details
How to submit to Manta
- Prepare your details. Manta asks for your business name, address, phone, website URL and category. Keep them in a free Startup Profile so you can reuse them on every directory.
- Open the submit page on Manta and fill in the form.
- Wait for review. It usually takes 1 to 2 weeks.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manta free?+
Yes. Listing on Manta is free.
Is the Manta backlink dofollow?+
No. The free listing gets a nofollow link, so it brings visitors and brand mentions rather than Domain Rating.
How long does Manta take to approve?+
Usually 1 to 2 weeks.
What do you need to submit to Manta?+
Your business name, address, phone, website URL and category.
What is Manta's Domain Rating?+
DR 81.
Data checked October 29, 2026. Something changed on Manta? Tell us.