ExactSeek at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesFeatured listing from $14.95 per 3 months
- Domain rating
- DR 57
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- Cloudflare Turnstile
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- exactseek.com/cgi-bin/autoadd-t.cgi
What ExactSeek is and who it's for
ExactSeek is a web search engine that indexes websites across many categories. It offers free URL submission for site owners, along with paid promotion options like featured listings and rapid inclusion. The site also provides related services such as local USA listings, video boost, and sponsored posts.
General web users searching for information across topics like business, health, travel, and more.
It lists
- Websites with proper title and meta description tags
- General websites across many categories
- Local USA business listings
- News and blog content
- YouTube channels and videos
It doesn't take
- Websites lacking proper title or meta description tags
How to submit to ExactSeek, step by step
Submit your URL and email on the Add URL page, agree to the terms, and respond to the verification email after membership signup.
Go to the Add URL page
Visit exactseek.com/cgi-bin/autoadd-t.cgi.
Fill out the submission form
Enter your website URL and email address, and check the box to agree to the Terms of Use.
Submit the form
Click the submit button to send your site for review.
Verify your email
Check your inbox for a verification email from ExactSeek and click the confirmation link.
Wait for inclusion
Your site will be reviewed and added if it meets the requirements.
What the ExactSeek form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| url | max 255 characters |
| max 255 characters | |
| agree | checkbox to accept Terms of Use |
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.
ExactSeek pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free URL submission | Free | Basic inclusion in ExactSeek search results |
| Featured Website Listing | $14.95 per 3 months | Guaranteed top 10 exposure for 3 months |
Why ExactSeek submissions get rejected or stall
- Website lacks proper title or meta description tags
- Failure to respond to the verification email
- Duplicate submission of the same URL
- Site content violates the Terms of Use
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Ensure your website has a title tag and meta description before submitting.
- Use a valid email address to receive the verification email.
- Consider the Featured Listing for guaranteed top 10 exposure.
- Check your spam folder if you don't see the verification email.
Our take on ExactSeek
ExactSeek is worth submitting to for basic search engine visibility, especially since it's free. However, the free listing may take time and has no guaranteed placement. Paid options offer faster inclusion and better exposure for those who need it.
ExactSeek FAQ
How much does it cost to submit to ExactSeek?
Basic submission is free. Featured listings cost $14.95 per 3 months.
Do I need to create an account?
No account is required for submission, but you must respond to a verification email.
What are the requirements for my website?
Your site must have proper title and meta description tags, and you must agree to the Terms of Use.
Checked against ExactSeek's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: exactseek.com, exactseek.com/cgi-bin/autoadd-t.cgi. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
