USA Websites Directory at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesFeatured $6.85/yr (24h); regular free 2-3 months, low approval; reciprocal option free 4-8 weeks
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- Image captcha
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Time to go live
- Regular links: 2-3 months. Reciprocal links: 4-8 weeks. Featured links: guaranteed approval within 24 hours.
- Submit at
- usawebsitesdirectory.com/submit.php
What USA Websites Directory is and who it's for
USA Websites Directory is a human-edited web directory that lists websites submitted by users. It organizes sites into categories like Arts & Humanities, Business & Economy, Computers & Internet, and more. The site has a search feature to check if a site is already listed. It positions itself as a marketing tool to help websites get more visitors.
People looking for US-based websites across a wide range of topics, and website owners seeking a backlink and traffic.
It lists
- US websites
- Business websites
- Web hosting and VPS sites
- Blogs
- E-commerce sites
- General informational sites
It doesn't take
- Sites with popups or software installation prompts
- Incomplete sites with broken links
- Sites with illegal content or content not suitable for children
How to submit to USA Websites Directory, step by step
Submit a regular link for free; it will be reviewed by a human editor in 2-3 months with a low chance of approval. A reciprocal link option is also free and reviewed in 4-8 weeks.
Choose a listing type
Decide between a free regular link (2-3 month review, low approval), a free reciprocal link (4-8 week review, requires a backlink on your home page), or a paid featured link ($6.85/year, guaranteed approval within 24 hours).
Fill out the submission form
Go to the Submit Link page and enter your title, URL, description, meta keywords, meta description, your name, email, and select a category. Complete the image captcha and agree to the rules.
If using reciprocal option, add backlink
For the reciprocal option, place a link back to USA Websites Directory on your home or index page before submitting, and provide the reciprocal URL and text in the form.
Submit and wait for review
After submission, your site enters the review queue. Free regular links are reviewed in 2-3 months, reciprocal links in 4-8 weeks, and featured links are approved within 24 hours.
Receive approval or rejection
If approved, your site will be listed in the chosen category. If rejected, you may not be notified; you can check the directory later or consider resubmitting with improvements.
What the USA Websites Directory form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Title | max 100 characters |
| URL | max 255 characters |
| Description | textarea, no explicit limit |
| META Keywords | max 2000 characters, separate by comma |
| META Description | textarea, no explicit limit |
| Your Name | max 50 characters |
| Your Email | max 255 characters |
| Category | select from hierarchical list |
| Reciprocal URL | max 255 characters (only for reciprocal option) |
| Reciprocal Text | textarea (only for reciprocal option) |
| CAPTCHA | image captcha, max 4 characters |
| Agree to rules | checkbox |
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.
USA Websites Directory pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Regular link | Free | Reviewed in 2-3 months, low chance of approval |
| Regular link with reciprocal | Free | Reviewed in 4-8 weeks, requires backlink on home page |
| Featured link | $6.85 one-time per year | Guaranteed approval within 24 hours |
Why USA Websites Directory submissions get rejected or stall
- Site has popups or attempts to install software
- Site is incomplete or has broken links
- Site lacks a generous amount of content
- Site contains content illegal in some parts of the world or not suitable for children
- Title or description is inaccurate or grammatically incorrect
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Write a unique, accurate description that reflects your site's content.
- Choose the most specific subcategory to improve relevance.
- If you need fast approval, pay the $6.85 featured fee; free submissions can take months and may be rejected.
- Avoid the reciprocal option unless you're willing to place a permanent backlink on your homepage.
Our take on USA Websites Directory
USA Websites Directory is a low-cost general directory with a slow free review process and low approval odds. It's best for website owners who want a cheap backlink and don't mind waiting, or who are willing to pay $6.85 for guaranteed 24-hour approval. Expect a basic listing with no dofollow guarantee.
USA Websites Directory FAQ
How much does it cost to submit to USA Websites Directory?
Regular and reciprocal submissions are free. A featured listing costs $6.85 per year and guarantees approval within 24 hours.
How long does it take to get approved?
Free regular links are reviewed in 2-3 months, reciprocal links in 4-8 weeks, and featured links are approved within 24 hours.
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 my website to be accepted?
Your site must be complete, have working links, no popups or software installs, and contain legal content suitable for children. The title and description must be accurate and grammatically correct.
Checked against USA Websites Directory's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: usawebsitesdirectory.com, usawebsitesdirectory.com/submit.php, usawebsitesdirectory.com/rules.php. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
