How to submit to Sidebar, and alternatives

Design gallery · Checked October 18, 2026

Sidebar shares the five best design links every weekday, chosen from submissions and the editors' own finds.

Best for: design tools, resources and articles.

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What Sidebar does for a launch

Design galleries showcase well-made websites and landing pages for designers looking for inspiration. They're curated, so not every submission is accepted, but a featured site gets seen by designers, founders and agencies, and the listing usually links back to it.

How to get listed on Sidebar

  1. Look at what Sidebar features first; each gallery has its own taste and focus.
  2. Make sure your site is finished, fast and works on mobile. Galleries reject pages with placeholder content.
  3. Find Sidebar's submit page and send your live URL, a short description and the designer's credit.
  4. Prepare a clean full-page screenshot in case Sidebar asks for one.
  5. If you're featured, share the feature and add it to your press page.

Tips for Sidebar

  • Submit something useful to designers, like a resource or an article, not a plain product pitch.

What to prepare before you submit

You'll paste the same things into every launch platform and directory, so write them once:

  • A tagline under 60 characters that says what it does (see how to write a product tagline).
  • A description under 160 characters, plus a longer one of two or three short paragraphs.
  • A square logo (at least 256×256) and three or four screenshots at the same size.
  • Your pricing in one line, including whether there's a free plan.
  • A spreadsheet of where you submitted, the listing URL and whether the link is followed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is submitting to Sidebar free?
Many design galleries accept free submissions and some charge a fee for review or for entering awards. Check Sidebar's submit page for its current terms.
What gets accepted on Sidebar?
Sites that are finished, distinctive and well executed in the style Sidebar likes to feature. Browse its recent picks to judge the fit before you submit.
Does a Sidebar feature bring customers?
Mostly it brings designers and other makers, plus a link and some credibility. It's most useful for design-led products and for the people who designed the site.

IndieLaunch isn't affiliated with Sidebar. What's here comes from its own site, checked October 18, 2026; prices and policies change, so check before you submit. Our full list is in the startup directories guide.

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