Directory submission for SEO. Still good?

omrishabbat

13 years ago

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galadhari

13 years ago

Originally Posted by omrishabbat

I think that submitting your website to hundreds of directories with low Pagerank is just a waste of time. There are only a few worthwhile to submit for like DMOZ, Joeant and also (yes, Google likes it!) Yahoo directory.
Through time, i don't think that directories would last...

But what about google's new anti-paid links policy? Is these directories are safe?

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sharma3361

13 years ago

Originally Posted by omrishabbat

I think that submitting your website to hundreds of directories with low Pagerank is just a waste of time. There are only a few worthwhile to submit for like DMOZ, Joeant and also (yes, Google likes it!) Yahoo directory.
Through time, i don't think that directories would last...

i disagree , as it helps, as high ranked web directories take money for getting in. also some like dmoz will not accept you easily, but the advantage with newly born web directories is that in order to promote themselves they approve your link easily and thus you have more links approved,

In due course of time some of these directories will improve their page ranks and thus you will automatically get benefited.

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thedude916

13 years ago

Originally Posted by omrishabbat

I think that submitting your website to hundreds of directories with low Pagerank is just a waste of time. There are only a few worthwhile to submit for like DMOZ, Joeant and also (yes, Google likes it!) Yahoo directory.
Through time, i don't think that directories would last...

DMOZ is a complete joke. I'd like to know how many people have actually got accepted to DMOZ in the last 5 years.

I submitted a site back in 2007 which has still yet to be reviewed or accepted.

Directories still work, some of the better ones are paid.

But a backlink is a backlink, all have value. Obviously some more than others. Just don't go spending an arm and a leg for a directory package.

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Noxter

13 years ago

Originally Posted by thedude916

DMOZ is a complete joke. I'd like to know how many people have actually got accepted to DMOZ in the last 5 years.

I submitted a site back in 2007 which has still yet to be reviewed or accepted.

Directories still work, some of the better ones are paid.

But a backlink is a backlink, all have value. Obviously some more than others. Just don't go spending an arm and a leg for a directory package.

Lol, it's because your competitors edit the topic. Only sure fire back to make it, is to apply to become an editor.

Community based websites make it best though (so long the competitor editing the topic isn't a d-bag).

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mcimicata

13 years ago

I would have to agree with omrishabbat, there are a few directory submissions that would work for now, but there is no point in paying for the creation of a backlink that will be nearly disregarded in the near future! It would be a waste of money.

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Clyde

13 years ago

It won't hurt but I'm not sure if it's worth paying for anymore.

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alxvallejo

13 years ago

Is Yahoo Directory separate from Yahoo Local Listings? I have a local listings but should I also submit to Yahoo's local directory?

And thanks for this refreshing post. I've been driving myself nuts finding local directories to apply to just to bump up my Places rankings

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vvsingh

13 years ago

Originally Posted by alxvallejo

Is Yahoo Directory separate from Yahoo Local Listings? I have a local listings but should I also submit to Yahoo's local directory?

And thanks for this refreshing post. I've been driving myself nuts finding local directories to apply to just to bump up my Places rankings

yes, yahoo local listing is completely different from yahoo directory. yahoo local listing is free but yahoo directory is paid. yahoo directory costs around two hundred dollars, check it, its a rough guess.
I do not recommend spending two hundred dollar for just one back link. Better try DMOZ if you are lucky to get approved you can get two high quality back links , one from DMOZ and other from dir.google.

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aurenfl 13 years ago

Originally Posted by uniches

It won't hurt but I'm not sure if it's worth paying for anymore.

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Carl Potts 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Clyde

It won't hurt but I'm not sure if it's worth paying for anymore.

Judge on a directory by directory basis I think. I can only speak for uk based directories though I have used one or two US based Joeant etc

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http://www.squidoo.com/top-5-uk-business-directories
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rauff

13 years ago

yes still works try to make the published url cache

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noble

13 years ago

Of course a backlink is still a backlink, I wouldn't spend too much effort on it though there are better places to get more powerful links. If, however, you have an auto submitter laying around then why not run it?

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jonnyhardbaked

13 years ago

Yeah, I also believe that directory submission still works. And it is still part of link building, so I think you ca still profit from directory submission.

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masterjani

13 years ago

Directory submission still gives you best backlinks.No need to pay for that,Lot of free directories are there.That gives best backlinks.Also diversify your linkbuilding with other methods too.

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alxvallejo

13 years ago

Originally Posted by masterjani

Directory submission still gives you best backlinks.No need to pay for that,Lot of free directories are there.That gives best backlinks.Also diversify your linkbuilding with other methods too.

Can you expand on other methods. I'm only utilizing directory submissions right now. I don't know how to pursue link exchanges, etc...

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MichleJohn 13 years ago

directory submission is still very helpful in getting back link as well as traffic....it is very useful either paid or free.... i never did paid submission. only free submission and have good results...
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businesswarrior121

13 years ago

yup directory submission still works. it can drive some traffic as well as it can works as good backlinking.

if you hesitate to go for paid links, then you can go for free links. we use those. it works for me. hope it will also work for you too.

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alxvallejo

13 years ago

Originally Posted by businesswarrior121

yup directory submission still works. it can drive some traffic as well as it can works as good backlinking.

if you hesitate to go for paid links, then you can go for free links. we use those. it works for me. hope it will also work for you too.

Thanks for repeating the exact same answer as the last guy. I now know that there are more than one people who submit to free directories and that they are happy. Thank you.

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BillNye 13 years ago

Thanks alxvallejo for confirming that PPC is a much better approach than free directory submissions.
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msj484

13 years ago

I still see sites making a KILLING using directories, and there are others who are hit with a penalty for doing this. So it can go either way.

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thedude916

13 years ago

Originally Posted by msj484

I still see sites making a KILLING using directories, and there are others who are hit with a penalty for doing this. So it can go either way.

I would not be concerned about a penalty unless you are using AMR and blasting all at once.

If OP is considering an AMR blast (which I do not think he is), I suggest building 2.0 properties and blasting those as a safety net.

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packerfan

13 years ago

Originally Posted by thedude916

I would not be concerned about a penalty unless you are using AMR and blasting all at once.

If OP is considering an AMR blast (which I do not think he is), I suggest building 2.0 properties and blasting those as a safety net.

Cool, I'll just do a bunch of AMR blasts on my competitors sites and shoot right up to the top of the list.

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thedude916 13 years ago

Originally Posted by packerfan

Cool, I'll just do a bunch of AMR blasts on my competitors sites and shoot right up to the top of the list.

uh yeah buddy.. you should.. ill give you my site to blast too mmkay?
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sisiharmoni

13 years ago

i think only good pagerank will give useful backlink

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Ernie Lo

13 years ago

Of course it still works...you just need to submit your site to:

a) a directory that is going to approve your submission
b) submit to a category that is indexed in google

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OneManSEO

13 years ago

You know. I thought they weren't all that important, until it was the only thing I did on a brand new site about two months back. The site gradually moved to page two over several weeks as the submissions were approved one by one.

After that experience, I make sure to submit to about a 1000 PR1 or higher(if PR really matters) directories for each and every website I do SEO for. It doesn't hurt and appears to actually help.

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ThereIsAlwaysHOPE

13 years ago

Originally Posted by OneManSEO

You know. I thought they weren't all that important, until it was the only thing I did on a brand new site about two months back. The site gradually moved to page two over several weeks as the submissions were approved one by one.

After that experience, I make sure to submit to about a 1000 PR1 or higher(if PR really matters) directories for each and every website I do SEO for. It doesn't hurt and appears to actually help.

Yup, I find directory submission to be great for brand new websites. Since most free submissions do not accept deep links, it's a great way to build links to your home page

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JakeSmithOZ

13 years ago

its still good and helpful but not much of powerful as before

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sandraseeves

13 years ago

Yes. It still works of course for both paid and unpaid listings.

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Johnletton

13 years ago

Yes, still it is working much better on low competitive keywords although on high competitive keywords but affect very low.

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dagaul101

13 years ago

Directory submission is still good, although a few of the directories have taken a hit in rankings

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fernades

13 years ago

Well a good question, nowadays there are countless useless directories available. Among these websites most of them are actually spam websites(75%). Even high PR directories are not worthy. But sites like Dmoz are still worthy.

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ProvenViral

13 years ago

Directory submissions are one of the best ways to get your websites ranking quick. Try ezinearticles, maxref, articles base, etc.

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DIGITALCHAMELEON

13 years ago

Submitting to high PR directory sites is not easy they don't approved any free submission anymore I think unless you pay for it.

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Justinpage

13 years ago

Yeah, for me as long as it is part of link building methods, it is still working. You just have to choose a directory site with good PR.

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lingoway

13 years ago

Directory submissions benefit:

Build links quickly.
One way link

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jobs

13 years ago

Free or paid its not matter but you should listed on High pr directories...

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mika45

13 years ago

yes directory submission is very good

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nicktyler

13 years ago

Submitting to the high quality directories is essential as aprt of an on-going diverse link building campaign. Submitting only to the PR0 non human edited etc... and building no other links is not a good use of time.

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derricks4

13 years ago

It is definitely still working.

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zelthost

13 years ago

Yes i think directory submission is good for SEO. I bought some directory link and its worked nice.

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menj

13 years ago

Directories are very much well worth it, there are a lot of paid directories that will help your site rank in SERPs.

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pilatospoonfork

13 years ago

I also believe that Directory submission still works. It is still a part of link building, so I think it helps even though its far less important.

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Alihafeez14 13 years ago

Honestly speaking from my point of view... I can say Directory submission is the best strategy of Off site SEO in any way ..
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stephencammeron

13 years ago

That would depend on the directory site considering lots of basis. Here, see question 5 to know more about those basis. Matt Cutts on Nofollow, Links-Per-Page and the Value of Directories | SEOmoz

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alxvallejo

13 years ago

It's more about link authority, especially after the Panda updates. If you can get a few backlinks from highly trusted and authoritative websites, then you'll beat the competition who submits to 100s of no-name directory listings that won't effectively bring you more traffic.

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Edwineddy 13 years ago

With Directory Submission we can build a very gud back links for our site. which will help your site.
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- mrsvirtualassistant 12 years ago
  
  Directory submission is still effective for those who submit their sites to well established directories or quality niche directories with high Page Rank. Whether you use free or paid directories, focus on quality.
  
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  chanel26 11 years ago
  
  High PR directories are still good.
  But those spammy directories will be seems as paid links and Google doesnt like it.
  
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- ashokaa 11 years ago
  
  Directories submissions are first step of off page seo techniques, it is good and effective technique to increase one way back links if we submit our link in correct category and do follow directories.
  
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hotftuna

13 years ago

They help. Should not be the only way you promote your site for sure. Look for submitting to quality directories instead of the masses of low quality directories out there.

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Eric Lancheres

13 years ago

Getting into authoritative directories will help you... but there are only a few.

- Make sure you look at the page rank of the page that your site will be listed on when you do register. If the directory lists your page on a PR4 sub-page, then that will help. If it's a PR0 page, then you'll get a lot less out of it.

(Therefore, choose a category that will get you high PR and be relevant to your site)

- FYI, directory listings have little-to-nothing to do with the Panda update. You can be listed in DMOZ, Yahoo directory and still be hit by the panda update.

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jfambrini

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Eric Lancheres

Getting into authoritative directories will help you... but there are only a few.

- Make sure you look at the page rank of the page that your site will be listed on when you do register. If the directory lists your page on a PR4 sub-page, then that will help. If it's a PR0 page, then you'll get a lot less out of it.

(Therefore, choose a category that will get you high PR and be relevant to your site)

- FYI, directory listings have little-to-nothing to do with the Panda update. You can be listed in DMOZ, Yahoo directory and still be hit by the panda update.

I agree with you on that one but what you think about efficacy of directory links after Penguin. One of my site got hit by Penguin a little after I submitted it to some tens of directories and went from page 1 and 2 to page 10.

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tskailey

13 years ago

Yes, I still believe that directory submission still works for SEO. There's no harm in trying anyway.

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learn2success

12 years ago

i am going to build a directory listing site, after reading this post i am confused, whether to go ahead with my project or back off.

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Devel

12 years ago

It still work as long as the directory is not spam directory.

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Technoduce

11 years ago

Yup. Directory Submission is still good for SEO. Even though we get backlinks through directory very late, it is still valuable one.

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gearmonkey

11 years ago

I do it but not on new sites.

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paul05

11 years ago

Submitting the directories to a whole long list of sites is just waste of effort and time. Instead focus on the existing some good PR Directories like DMOZ, Craiglist which gives good PR and good backlinks to the website.

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CyborgX

11 years ago

Directory submission is the good technique to get quality back links. It is the one of the best method of off page SEO technique.

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Elfen Lied

11 years ago

Directory submission is a effective tool of link building. Through directory submission we can make high PR backlinks of our website and it also helps in getting unique visitors.

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pmeetonline

11 years ago

you should submit to directory but not each and every one... submit to some reliable and good directories....

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Alliee

11 years ago

If you are choosing correct titles, using a good description (and variety of descriptions) and submitting to right categories where other related websites are present, directory submissions to 'dofollow' directories can still do wonders for a website's SEO. Unfortunately they don't work for high competition keywords that well

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stevendomz

11 years ago

yes Directory submission and other SEO link building services are still effective if you Use Unique Content and submit your link to HIgh PR sites (PR2+ ) , posting on low PR sites is a waste of time

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Dazen

11 years ago

SEO is sure, Since directory listing is has a dofollow links to your site.

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