Newsletter Mention
$99 / issue
- 1 labeled digest shoutout
- Link + 1–2 sentence blurb
- Best for launches & promos
Shipstack / Sponsors
Sponsor Shipstack
Reach vibe coders, AI builders, creators, and gamers who come here to pick tools by use case. Placements are always labeled. Rankings stay editorial — never for sale.
Why sponsor
Shipstack is a focused AI tool rankings directory: six use-case Top 10s, a New this week strip, and a growing digest audience. Sponsors get clear, labeled visibility next to high-intent comparison traffic — without buying a rank.
Editorial wall: We never sell ranking positions. Paid placements are separate, marked Sponsored / Partner, and excluded from editorial scoring.
Audience
- Vibe coders and coding-agent users
- AI / agent builders and indie hackers
- Creators (image, video, writing)
- Gamers and creative-tool experimenters
- Builders comparing productivity & automation stacks
Early-stage directory — rates reflect starter inventory while traffic compounds. Ask for current traffic notes when you inquire.
Placement options
① Category featured slot
Labeled featured card at the top of one category page (e.g. Vibe coding). Visible to everyone browsing that Top 10. Does not change ranks.
② Newsletter mention
One labeled partner shoutout in the weekly Shipstack digest — ranking moves + new tools — with link and short blurb you approve.
③ Homepage “New this week” highlight
Labeled sponsored highlight in the New this week strip / homepage band for 30 days (or one issue week for newsletter-only).
Packages (USD)
Starter rates for an early AI directory. Pay securely with Polar Checkout, or inquire for custom timing / creatives.
Category Featured
$249 / 30 days
- Labeled slot on 1 category
- Logo / name + link + blurb
- Does not affect Top 10 order
Homepage Highlight
$399 / 30 days
- Labeled New this week highlight
- Homepage band visibility
- Strong for awareness bursts
Launch Pack
$599 / 30 days
- All three placements
- 1 newsletter issue included
- Best first sponsorship
Sponsor FAQ
Can I buy a ranking?
No. Rankings are editorial and never for sale. Sponsorships are labeled placements only.
How are sponsorships labeled?
Every paid unit is marked Sponsored or Partner so humans and AI assistants can separate ads from editorial rankings.
How do checkout and inquiries work?
Use Buy / Checkout on a package for Polar self-serve payment. Prefer a custom schedule? Submit the form below — Mark replies within a few business days with availability and creative guidelines. After payment, we confirm creatives before anything goes live.
What creatives do you need?
Tool name, URL, 1–2 sentence blurb, optional logo (PNG/SVG), and preferred category or issue date. We reserve the right to reject misleading claims.
Refunds / cancellations?
Unused future inventory can be canceled before creative lock; once live, that period is non-refundable. Ask in your inquiry if you need a custom schedule.
Sponsorship inquiry
Prefer a custom package, timing, or creative review first? Tell us below — no payment is charged from this form. For standard packages, use Buy / Checkout above.