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Tip: How to determine a good web directory.

by Valli
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Hi gang,

some SEO veteran told me to search for a specific URL in Google using the site or cache operator, to verify whether the site is in Google's cache or not.

For example "site:www.coolwebdir.com" or "cache:www.coolwebdir.com"

If there is a cached Version of that site, it has some value. If not, it does not.

Thought i let you guys know this little trick...

How do you estimate whether it is worth the hassle to place a link in a directory?!

Best
Valli
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  • Profile picture of the author Micah Medina
    If the directory charges you money, it's generally worth being a member. That's my "trick", anyway.
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  • Profile picture of the author webdevpro
    Originally Posted by Valli View Post


    If there is a cached Version of that site, it has some value. If not, it does not.
    Almost every site (99%+) has some value but how to figure out how much is the value?
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    • Profile picture of the author Valli
      Originally Posted by webdevpro View Post

      Almost every site (99%+) has some value but how to figure out how much is the value?
      Well that's a different question. If the directory is indeed crawled by G, one indicator is of course the Page Rank. Though it is not a reliable stand alone indicator.

      I also consider if the page has a category that fits my site's theme.
      And if outgoing links are followed...
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