For advertisers
Reach readers in the places they actually trust.
Discover independent publications across design, technology, and culture. Inspect transparent asking rates, exact placement dimensions, and verified reader reach upfront.
A place where sites, apps, and businesses find each other.
Sites and apps show their ad spots. Businesses pick the ones they like. They talk directly — no middleman.
- Sites & apps set their own prices
- No hidden fees
- Talk directly to each other
Make every placement decision with clarity.
Discover independent publications, understand their advertising opportunities, and connect directly with the people behind them.
Search publications by niche...
6 TopicsDesign & Craft92k
Technology140k
Food & Table65k
Finance & Notes115k
Travel & Tide48k
Software Tools82k
Discover by topic
Find relevant publications across design, technology, food, culture, and specialist niches without relying on broad algorithmic categories.
The Design Edit
In-article placementSponsor Placement
728 × 90Position: Mid-article30-day run
Understand placements
Inspect exact pixel dimensions, page positions, and display durations before deciding to reach out.
Published Rates
Direct bookingQuarterly Feature
Fixed 90 days • Primary slot
Monthly Well
Direct sponsor • 30 days
Compare pricing
Review publisher-defined rates in rupees upfront, with zero undisclosed intermediary fees or surprise markups.
Analytics Verified
140k+
GA4 & Plausible sync· Live verified
Geo: 64% Metro
Reads: 82% Direct
Direct Sync
Assess audience fit
Evaluate genuine readership concentration with verified analytics sync, ensuring your brand connects with the right people.
Acme Labs
Brand Sponsor
Proposal sent
Direct enquiry
Byte Report
Publisher · 48k
Direct enquiry
Contact publishers directly
Start a direct conversation with the editors and owners of each publication without gatekeepers or opaque bidding algorithms.
Editorial Alignment
Confirmed30-Day Guaranteed Run
Lock-inTransparent Pricing
AgreedKeep terms clear
Agree on placement specifications, creative requirements, and timelines upfront before any commitment is made.
A more direct way to work together.
The modern web does not need more opaque ad exchanges and tracking pixels. Startad aligns advertisers and creators with clear terms, upfront pricing, and direct communication.
Targeted reach
For advertisers
Discover suitable independent websites by topic, audience concentration, and editorial tone. Know exactly where your brand appears.
Fair monetization
For publishers
Define placements and pricing on your own terms. Maintain complete creative control over who advertises alongside your journalism.
Zero middlemen
Direct relationships
Contact the publisher without unnecessary intermediaries or black-box algorithms taking cuts from your marketing budget.
For publishers
Monetize your website on your own terms.
Set your own sponsorship rates, choose placement formats, and keep full editorial control over every sponsor—with direct payouts and zero network cuts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for both sides of the deal.
Everything you need to know about listing placements, direct relationships, transparent pricing, and how Startad operates without opaque ad networks.
Audience
Showing questions for website owners, editors, and independent writers.
Have a specific question?
We are happy to answer placement questions, help with listing details, or discuss custom sponsorship structures.
Startad is an open marketplace where independent website publishers list the advertising placements they sell, and advertisers discover and compare placements they can actually understand. It is not an ad network, demand-side platform, or programmatic broker—there are no tracking scripts, algorithmic auction exchanges, or hidden network cuts. Explore listings →