How to submit your first link on Sharely

1. Overview of the Link Submission Workflow

Submitting your work to Sharely is quick, free, and straightforward. Whether you are launching an open-source GitHub repository, publishing a new Substack article, sharing a YouTube video tutorial, or introducing an e-commerce product, listing your link on Sharely (overviewed here) gives it a clean, permanent showcase page and access to organic discovery.

To maintain high directory quality and prevent automated spam, Sharely combines client-side metadata extraction with automated safety system review. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure your submission passes review quickly.

2. Step 1: Create a Free Creator Account

While browsing Sharely's Explore Grid requires no login, submitting and managing links requires a free account.

• Navigate to our Sign Up Page.
• Enter your display name, email, and a secure password.
• Once signed in, access your creator dashboard or click the prominent "Submit link" button in the navigation header.

3. Step 2: Input Your Destination URL

Navigate to the Link Submission Form. Paste your full destination URL into the target address field:

• Supported Protocols: Must begin with `https://` (or `http://`). Raw IP addresses and unencrypted non-standard port endpoints are automatically flagged.
• Direct Destinations Only: Provide the direct URL to your project (e.g., `https://github.com/username/project` or `https://youtube.com/watch?v=12345`). Do not use URL shorteners (`bit.ly`, `tinyurl`) or multi-redirect chains, as these trigger safety warnings.

4. Step 3: Craft a Clear Title and Description

Your title and description form the core content of your Sharely showcase card. High-performing submissions follow these copywriting principles (detailed in How to Get Found):

Crafting a Great Title

Aim for 10 to 60 characters. Clearly state what the project or content is. Avoid clickbait slogans like "MUST SEE THIS AMAZING TOOL!" or "You Won't Believe What Happened!" Instead, use descriptive headlines:

• Good: "FastDB – Lightweight In-Memory Key-Value Store for Node.js"
• Good: "Building a Modern Rust Web Server – Complete 2026 Tutorial"
• Good: "Handcrafted Minimalist Leather Wallets & Passport Holders"

Writing an Honest Description

Write 2 to 4 concise sentences (100–300 characters) explaining what problem your project solves, what prerequisite knowledge is needed, or what value visitors will gain.

5. Step 4: Category Selection & Submission

Select the core category that best matches your link. Options include Developer Tools, Video & Audio, Reading & Newsletters, Products & Stores, Community Hubs, Apps & Software, and General. Choosing an accurate category ensures visitors searching within that category (explained here) find your submission easily.

Click "Submit for Community Review". Your link enters our moderation queue with a `pending` status.

6. Step 5: What Happens During Moderation Review?

Sharely community moderators review pending links within instantly. Reviewers verify that:

• The link is active and accessible.
• The destination contains no malware, phishing scams, or harmful downloads (read Trust & Safety standards).
• The title and description accurately represent the destination page.

Once approved, your link appears publicly on the Explore Grid, receives its dedicated showcase poster page, and begins accumulating verified human clicks!

7. Conclusion and Next Steps

Submitting your link on Sharely is the first step toward reaching an authentic, interested audience. Ready to get started? Visit our Link Submission Form to share your project today.