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Wired Business · Backlink directory | tld.wiki

Wired Business catalogs websites across software and business categories and offers a paid directory submission with instant publication terms.

Official sources checked·Oct 22, 2026

Domain authority: 79 / 100
Domain authority · Ahrefs
Audience: People exploring products and tools, Makers seeking relevant discovery channels
Free submission: No
Backlink required: No
Account required: Unknown
Outbound link attributes: Not verified
Link placement: Not verified

Plan	Prices	Details	Source
Website submission	$29.00 / one-time	One-time listing; no reciprocal link required.	Official pricing

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