Question 1

Is SourceForge or MakeUseOf better for SEO?

Accepted Answer

Submit to SourceForge first due to its higher Domain Rating (DR 93 vs DR 88). Then submit to MakeUseOf — it's still a valuable backlink target and both should be part of a thorough directory campaign.

Question 2

Does SourceForge give dofollow backlinks?

Accepted Answer

SourceForge gives dofollow backlinks with a Domain Rating of 93.

Question 3

Does MakeUseOf give dofollow backlinks?

Accepted Answer

MakeUseOf gives dofollow backlinks with a Domain Rating of 88.

Question 4

Should I submit to both SourceForge and MakeUseOf?

Accepted Answer

Yes — submit to both. The question is only which to prioritize first. Submit to SourceForge first due to its higher Domain Rating (DR 93 vs DR 88). Then submit to MakeUseOf — it's still a valuable backlink target and both should be part of a thorough directory campaign.

Domain Rating	DR 93Winner	DR 88
Link Type	dofollow	dofollow
Cost	Free	Free
Approval	Manual Review	Manual Review
Approval Time	3-7 days	14-30 days
Monthly Traffic	—	—
Priority Score	128Winner	123
Categories	SaaS Dev Tool	SaaS AI Tool

SourceForge vs MakeUseOf

Verdict: Which to Submit to First

Submit to Both

SourceForge

MakeUseOf