Attribution

Attribution Badges

Show your support and get dofollow backlinks by displaying Hi Cyou badges on your website

Badge Requirements

For Open Source Projects:

Required: If you use Hi Cyou's source code to build your own directory, you must display the "Powered by Hi Cyou" 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 Hi Cyou" badge to get a
dofollow
backlink
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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Support Open Source

Help support an open source project and contribute to the developer community

Choose Your Badge

Select the badge that best matches your website's design

Best for light themed websites

HTML

<a href="https://hicyou.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://hicyou.com/badge/powered-light.svg" alt="Powered by Hi Cyou" /></a>

Markdown

[![Powered by Hi Cyou](https://hicyou.com/badge/powered-light.svg)](https://hicyou.com)

Best for dark themed websites

HTML

<a href="https://hicyou.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://hicyou.com/badge/powered-dark.svg" alt="Powered by Hi Cyou" /></a>

Markdown

[![Powered by Hi Cyou](https://hicyou.com/badge/powered-dark.svg)](https://hicyou.com)

Featured on Hi Cyou - Light

Best for light themed websites

HTML

<a href="https://hicyou.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://hicyou.com/badge/featured-light.svg" alt="Featured on Hi Cyou" /></a>

Markdown

[![Featured on Hi Cyou](https://hicyou.com/badge/featured-light.svg)](https://hicyou.com)

Featured on Hi Cyou - Dark

Best for dark themed websites

HTML

<a href="https://hicyou.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://hicyou.com/badge/featured-dark.svg" alt="Featured on Hi Cyou" /></a>

Markdown

[![Featured on Hi Cyou](https://hicyou.com/badge/featured-dark.svg)](https://hicyou.com)

Implementation Guide

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 Hi Cyou source code, attribution is mandatory
Add the "Powered by Hi Cyou" 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to display the badge?

If you're using Hi Cyou'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 Hi Cyou.

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.