Frequently asked
What is Quire?
Quire is a free, human-curated web directory. It organises listed sites into 22 editorial desks — named sections covering beats from technology and health to travel and legal affairs — giving readers a structured way to find what they need on the open web.
Is it free to list a site in Quire?
Yes. Filing a listing in Quire costs nothing at any stage. Navigate to the relevant desk, submit your URL and description, and the desk editors will review it for inclusion.
How are sites organised in the directory?
Every listing in Quire is assigned to one of 22 editorial desks — discrete sections covering defined beats such as Markets & Finance, Dental & Oral Health or General Assignment. Within each desk, listings are arranged simply, with no paid placements or algorithmic sorting.
How do I submit my site?
Open the desk that best matches your site's subject, then follow the submission link on the category page. Provide a title, the site URL and a brief description. The desk editors will review the submission and publish it if it meets the directory's standards.
How long does it take for a listing to appear?
Submissions are reviewed by the desk editors before publication. Most listings are processed within a short time of filing, though no guaranteed turnaround is promised. The process is manual to keep the index accurate.
Can I update or remove a listing?
To request an update or removal, use the contact information on the About page. The desk editors will make the change once the request has been verified.
What kinds of sites does Quire accept?
Quire accepts sites in any of the 22 editorial desks, provided the URL is live and the site falls within the desk's beat. The directory covers a broad range of categories — commerce, services, media, health, law and more — and accepts submissions from sites worldwide.
About the Quire Index
Quire is a free web directory organised like a newsroom: every site on the index is filed under one of 22 editorial desks, from the Motor Desk and Legal Affairs Desk to General Assignment. The current record runs to 829 listed sites, each carrying a live URL and a brief description. Quire is human-curated — submissions are reviewed before publication to keep the index clean and on-topic. There are no algorithms sorting the results and no paid placements pushing sites to the front. The directory exists to give readers a clear, structured starting point for finding what they need on the open web. Filing a new site is free and takes under a minute.