Web Guru Awards at a glance
- Listing price
- Paid onlySingle $10, Pro 5 for $29
- Domain rating
- DR 64
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Time to go live
- Standard jury review target is 24 hours; Elite plan gets priority review in 8–12 hours.
- Submit at
- webguruawards.com/site-submit
What Web Guru Awards is and who it's for
Web Guru Awards is an international web design award platform running since 2015. It runs daily (Guru of the Day), monthly (Guru of the Month) and annual (Guru of the Year) competitions. Sites are judged by an expert panel on design, UX, technology and copywriting, with public voting also contributing. Winners receive badges, PDF certificates and exposure to a global community of designers and developers.
Designers, developers, agencies and brands looking for inspiration and recognition in web design.
It lists
- Portfolio websites
- Agency websites
- E-commerce sites
- Art & culture sites
- Technology sites
- Fashion sites
- Interior design sites
- Music sites
How to submit to Web Guru Awards, step by step
There is no free listing. All submissions require a paid plan starting at $10 one-time for a single site.
Choose a plan
Pick Single ($10), Pro ($29) or Elite ($59). All are one-time payments with a 3-month submission window.
Fill in site details
Enter website title (max 50 characters), URL, designer name, designer URL, email, country, category and description (max 600 characters).
Upload images
Add a banner image (1460×510 px, max 2 MB) and a thumbnail (670×408 px, max 2 MB) in PNG, JPG or WebP.
Add optional identity
Optionally provide a colour palette, up to 6 tags, and social media links (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Behance).
Confirm and pay
Tick the ownership confirmation box and submit. Payment is processed securely via Stripe.
Wait for review
The jury reviews your site. Standard turnaround is 24 hours; Elite gets 8–12 hours. Winners are announced daily at midnight UK time.
What the Web Guru Awards form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Website Title | max 50 characters |
| Website URL | — |
| Design By | — |
| Designer URL | — |
| Email Address | — |
| Country | select from list |
| Category | choose one of 12 categories |
| Website Description | max 600 characters |
| Banner Image | PNG, JPG, WebP; max 2 MB; 1460×510 px |
| Thumbnail | PNG, JPG, WebP; max 2 MB; 670×408 px |
| Colour Palette | optional |
| Tags | up to 6 |
| Social Media Links | Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Behance |
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.
Web Guru Awards pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $10 one-time | 1 website submission, standard 24h review, winner certificate and badges, basic profile, email support |
| Pro | $29 one-time | 5 submissions, standard 24h review, priority certificate delivery, 2 job postings, 10% ad discount, advanced profile |
| Elite | $59 one-time | 12 submissions, priority 8–12h review, priority certificate delivery, premium profile with YouTube portfolio, unlimited jobs, 2 social promotions, 20% ad discount, 1 featured blog article |
Why Web Guru Awards submissions get rejected or stall
- Site is not live or fully functional
- Design lacks visual originality or appears template-based
- Poor performance across major browsers or screen sizes
- Not W3C compliant (preferred, not mandatory)
- Submission window expired (paid submissions must be used within 3 months)
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use the Elite plan if you need a fast turnaround and plan to submit multiple client sites.
- Provide high-quality banner and thumbnail images that match the specified dimensions to avoid upload issues.
- Choose the most accurate category; it affects how your site is displayed in the gallery.
- If you win, display the badge on your site to build credibility with potential clients.
Our take on Web Guru Awards
Web Guru Awards is best for designers, agencies and studios that want a credible design award badge and exposure to a global web design community. Expect to pay at least $10 per submission, with a 24-hour review target. Winning gives you a permanent badge, certificate and homepage feature, but there is no free option.
Web Guru Awards FAQ
How much does it cost to submit to Web Guru Awards?
Plans start at $10 one-time for a single submission. Pro costs $29 for 5 submissions, and Elite costs $59 for 12 submissions. All are one-time payments with a 3-month submission window.
How long does it take to get reviewed?
Standard jury review targets 24 hours. Elite plan submissions get priority review in 8–12 hours.
Do I need an account to submit?
No account is required. You submit directly through the form and pay via Stripe.
What are the image requirements?
You need a banner image (1460×510 px, max 2 MB) and a thumbnail (670×408 px, max 2 MB) in PNG, JPG or WebP format.
Is there a free submission option?
No, all submissions require a paid plan. There is no free listing.
Checked against Web Guru Awards's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: webguruawards.com, webguruawards.com/site-submit, webguruawards.com/pricing, webguruawards.com/how-it-works. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
