Attribution Badges
Show your support and get dofollow backlinks by displaying HiCyou badges on your website
For Open Source Projects:
- Required: If you use HiCyou's source code to build your own directory, you must display the "Powered by HiCyou" badge
- The badge must be visible on your website (typically in the footer or about page)
- The badge must link back to https://hicyou.com
- Do not remove, modify, or obscure the badge
- Commercial use is allowed with proper attribution
For Submitted Websites:
- Optional but Recommended: Display the "Featured on HiCyou" badge to get a dofollowbacklink
- Websites with the badge receive higher priority in listings
- Your link will automatically change from nofollow to dofollow when badge is verified
- The badge helps drive referral traffic to your site
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Choose Your Badge
Select the badge that best matches your website's design
<a href="https://hicyou.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://hicyou.com/badge/powered-light.svg" alt="Powered by HiCyou" /></a>[](https://hicyou.com)
<a href="https://hicyou.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://hicyou.com/badge/powered-dark.svg" alt="Powered by HiCyou" /></a>[](https://hicyou.com)
<a href="https://hicyou.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://hicyou.com/badge/featured-light.svg" alt="Featured on HiCyou" /></a>[](https://hicyou.com)
<a href="https://hicyou.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://hicyou.com/badge/featured-dark.svg" alt="Featured on HiCyou" /></a>[](https://hicyou.com)For Website Owners:
- Choose a badge that matches your website theme
- Copy the HTML or Markdown code
- Paste it in your website footer or about page
- Our system will automatically verify the badge within 24 hours
- Once verified, your link will be upgraded to dofollow
For Open Source Developers:
- If you're using HiCyou source code, attribution is mandatory
- Add the "Powered by HiCyou" badge to your website
- Place it in a visible location (footer recommended)
- Ensure the badge links to https://hicyou.com
- You may use the code for commercial purposes with attribution
Do I have to display the badge?
If you're using HiCyou's source code: Yes, it's required. If you've just submitted your website: No, but displaying the badge gets you a dofollow backlink.
Can I customize the badge?
You can choose between light and dark themes, but please don't modify the badge design. The badge must remain recognizable and link to HiCyou.
How long does verification take?
Our automated system checks for badges every 24 hours. Once verified, your link status will be updated automatically.
What if I remove the badge?
For open source users: This violates the terms of service. For submitted websites: Your link will be changed back to nofollow.