Cipinet at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPermanent Premium $85, Featured $135/yr
- Domain rating
- DR 38
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- cipinet.com/suggest.php
What Cipinet is and who it's for
Cipinet is a human-edited web directory that lists websites across 15 main categories, including Arts, Business, Computers, Health, and Regional. It offers both free and paid listing options, with paid listings getting faster review and better placement. The site has been online since at least 2004 and uses a straightforward submission form with optional deep links and social profiles.
People looking for websites and businesses organized by topic, as well as site owners seeking directory backlinks.
It lists
- Websites
- Businesses
- Online resources
- Local services
- Personal sites
- Blogs
How to submit to Cipinet, step by step
Select 'Free' as the listing type on the submission form. Free listings are reviewed and may take longer to appear than paid ones.
Choose a listing type
On the submission page, select Free, Permanent Premium ($85 one-time), or Featured ($135/year).
Pick a category
Select the most appropriate category from the dropdown, then optionally drill down to a subcategory.
Enter your site details
Provide the URL, title (max 60 characters), and description (max 200 characters).
Add optional extras
Fill in business hours, keywords, up to 5 deep links, social media usernames, and contact information.
Complete the spam prevention
Check the reCAPTCHA box to prove you're human.
Submit and wait for review
Click 'Click to Submit'. Your listing will be reviewed by an editor before going live.
What the Cipinet form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Type of Listing | Free, Permanent Premium ($85), or Featured ($135/year) |
| Category | Required; choose from 15 main categories |
| Website URL | Required |
| Title | Required; max 60 characters |
| Description | Required; max 200 characters |
| Business Hours | Optional; weekday, open, close |
| Keywords | Optional; up to 10 keywords or phrases |
| Deep Link URL 1-5 | Optional |
| Deep Link Title 1-5 | Optional; max 60 characters each |
| Social Media Usernames | Optional; Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr, Myspace |
| Address | Optional; postal code, street, city, state, country |
| Phone Number | Optional |
| Optional; custom email for listing correspondence | |
| Spam Prevention | reCAPTCHA required |
Our free preview drafts your name, tagline, short and long descriptions, categories and tags in the lengths directories like this one ask for. Try it with your URL.
Cipinet pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Listing | Free | Standard review and listing |
| Permanent Premium | $85 one-time | |
| Featured | $135/year | Featured placement for one year |
Why Cipinet submissions get rejected or stall
- Incomplete or inaccurate submission details
- Site does not fit the chosen category
- Low-quality or spammy website
- Duplicate listing already exists
- Failure to pass reCAPTCHA
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Choose the most specific subcategory available to improve relevance.
- Use the full 200-character description to clearly explain your site's value.
- Add deep links to important internal pages to give visitors more entry points.
- If you want faster inclusion, consider the Permanent Premium option.
Our take on Cipinet
Cipinet is a straightforward general directory suitable for any website owner looking for an extra backlink and some referral traffic. The free listing is easy to submit but may take time to be reviewed. Paid options offer quicker inclusion and better visibility.
Cipinet FAQ
How much does it cost to list my site on Cipinet?
A basic listing is free. Permanent Premium costs $85 one-time, and Featured costs $135 per year.
Do I need to create an account to submit?
No account is required; you can submit directly via the form.
What are the requirements for a listing?
You must provide a valid URL, a title under 60 characters, a description under 200 characters, and pass a reCAPTCHA.
Checked against Cipinet's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: cipinet.com, cipinet.com/suggest.php. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
