MakerLinks is a free platform for building simple, fully responsive one-page websites to showcase any project, profile, or collection. Whether you're an indie hacker, maker, or creator, MakerLinks lets you aggregate all your work — SaaS products, side projects, open-source tools, templates, and experiments — under a single, shareable page. It is designed to boost discoverability among fellow makers and early adopters while providing quality dofollow backlinks to improve your online presence.
What is MakerLinks?
MakerLinks is a curated one-page site builder for makers, indie hackers, and builders. It takes your project links and descriptions as input and outputs a clean, mobile-friendly landing page that aggregates everything you've built. The platform is entirely free, runs in the browser, and is created by an independent team focused on the maker community.
Key Features
- Fully Responsive Design — Every MakerLinks page automatically adapts to desktop, tablet, and mobile screens without any manual configuration.
- Free Forever — No paid tiers, hidden fees, or trial periods; all features are available at no cost.
- Dofollow Backlinks — Links on your MakerLinks page are dofollow, contributing to your site's SEO and search engine ranking.
- Google Sign-Up — Create an account and save your page with a single click using your Google account.
- Custom Page Name — Choose a unique subdomain (e.g., makerlinks.page/yourname) to personalize your profile.
- Curated Template Gallery — Browse example pages (e.g., OpenClaw, Launch Platforms, Ramesh) to get inspiration and start building quickly.
- Simple Editing — No coding required; just add links, text, and media to create a polished one-page site.
Who is it for?
- Indie Hackers — Showcase multiple SaaS products or side projects in one place, with dofollow backlinks to each.
- Open-Source Developers — Highlight your repositories, tools, and contributions with a clean profile that's easy to share.
- Freelancers & Creators — Build a personal portfolio page that links to your portfolio, social media, and client work.
- Product Launchers — Use MakerLinks as a temporary landing page for a new product, then update it as you iterate.
What can you do with MakerLinks?
- Personal Profile — Create a central hub that links to your blog, GitHub, Twitter, and latest projects, replacing a traditional bio link.
- Directory Listing — Build a categorized list of tools or resources (like a directory of dev tools) that visitors can browse.
- Project Showcase — Highlight a single project with screenshots, description, and links to live demo, code repository, and documentation.
How does it work?
- Visit MakerLinks and click "Choose a Starting Point" to browse template examples. 2. Select a template that fits your style or start from scratch. 3. Fill in your name, bio, links, and any additional content. 4. Choose a unique page name and sign up with Google to save and publish your page instantly.
Pros and cons
- Pros: entirely free; no ads; dofollow backlinks; responsive design; quick setup via Google sign-up.
- Cons: limited to a single page; no custom domain support (only subdomains); basic customization options (no CSS editing).
Pricing
MakerLinks is completely free. There are no paid tiers or subscription plans.
Alternatives
- Linktree, which focuses on link-in-bio but offers paid plans for analytics and customization.
- Carrd, which provides more design flexibility including paid pro plans for extra features.
- About.me, a personal profile page service with a free option but no dofollow backlinks.
FAQ
Is MakerLinks free?
Yes, MakerLinks is entirely free. There are no hidden charges, paid plans, or premium features.
Do I get a custom domain?
No, MakerLinks only provides subdomains (e.g., makerlinks.page/yourname). Custom domains are not supported.
Are the links dofollow?
Yes, all links on MakerLinks pages are dofollow, which can help improve the linked sites' search engine rankings.
Can I edit my page after publishing?
Yes, you can log in and update your page at any time. Changes are live immediately.
How many links can I add?
There is no explicit limit mentioned. You can add as many links as needed, though the page is designed to stay clean and simple.