Free tier badge | Launchpadly Guides

The free tier trades a site badge for listing review, a permanent page, and a dofollow backlink. That exchange only works if the badge stays live.

How to add it

Approve your listing and open the badge embed panel on your listing or dashboard.
Copy the provided embed (image + link back to your Launchpadly page).
Paste it into your site footer or a permanent credits block.
Deploy and verify the public URL loads without auth walls.

Compliance tips

Do not cloaking-hide the badge for bots only.
Do not point the link to a different domain than your listing expects.
If you redesign the site, re-check the footer template on all key pages.
Keep the Launchpadly destination URL stable (your /startup/{slug} page).

Why this exists

Directories that give free dofollow links without reciprocity get farmed. The badge keeps the free tier sustainable and signals to visitors that you participate in the builder community.

FAQ

Who needs the badge?

Free-tier listings require a Launchpadly badge on the product website. Paid tiers are not bound to the same badge requirement.

Where should I place it?

Footer or credits area on the marketing site is ideal — visible, linked, and durable across page templates.

What if the badge disappears?

Launchpadly runs compliance checks. Missing badges trigger notices and can lead to delisting if not restored.