Question 1

Is MakeUseOf or AlternativeTo better for SEO?

Accepted Answer

Submit to MakeUseOf first due to its higher Domain Rating (DR 88 vs DR 80). Then submit to AlternativeTo — it's still a valuable backlink target and both should be part of a thorough directory campaign.

Question 2

Does MakeUseOf give dofollow backlinks?

Accepted Answer

MakeUseOf gives dofollow backlinks with a Domain Rating of 88.

Question 3

Does AlternativeTo give dofollow backlinks?

Accepted Answer

AlternativeTo gives dofollow backlinks with a Domain Rating of 80.

Question 4

Should I submit to both MakeUseOf and AlternativeTo?

Accepted Answer

Yes — submit to both. The question is only which to prioritize first. Submit to MakeUseOf first due to its higher Domain Rating (DR 88 vs DR 80). Then submit to AlternativeTo — it's still a valuable backlink target and both should be part of a thorough directory campaign.

Domain Rating	DR 88Winner	DR 80
Link Type	dofollow	dofollow
Cost	Free	Free
Approval	Manual Review	Manual Review
Approval Time	14-30 days	1-3 days
Monthly Traffic	—	—
Priority Score	123Winner	115
Categories	SaaS AI Tool	SaaS Dev Tool

MakeUseOf vs AlternativeTo

Verdict: Which to Submit to First

Submit to Both

MakeUseOf

AlternativeTo