Get a directory backlink by submitting a tool to AI Collection

Why this matters

Submit your AI tool to the AI Collection directory to earn a listing with a followed link.

Before you start

• A live tool or product page with a stable URL
• An email address for account registration

How to apply it

1. Register on AI Collection

   Open the AI Collection site and create an account with a working email address so the submission can be reviewed or edited later.

   Check: You can log in and reach an account or profile page on the directory.

2. Open the submission form

   Scroll to the site footer and select the "Submit Your Tool" link.

   Check: A submission form with fields for tool name and URL loads.

3. Add the tool name and target URL

   Enter the tool name and the URL of the specific tool or product page you want linked, not a generic homepage, plus any description fields the form requires.

   Check: The form shows your tool name and the exact target URL before submission.

4. Submit and confirm the listing

   Send the form and complete any email confirmation. Wait for approval, then find your listing on the directory.

   Check: The listing page for your tool exists on the directory and links to your submitted URL.

5. Check the link attributes General best practice

   Inspect the live listing's HTML to confirm whether the outbound link is followed and points directly at your URL rather than through a redirect.

   Check: Viewing the listing's page source shows an anchor whose href is your URL; a rel attribute containing nofollow or sponsored means the link is not followed.

6. Record the listing for audits General best practice

   Save the listing URL and date in your link log so future backlink audits can confirm the link is still live.

   Check: The link log row contains the listing URL, target URL, and the date checked.

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Source: @hridoyreh on 2026-10-18 · original post · report an error