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Are These Paid Directories Safe?

by Ohioquotes
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http://www.einsurancedirectory.com/

Insurance Directory - Agents and Brokers, Life Insurance, International Insurance

The first one is $8 and the second one is $20. Obviously, I have insurance websites. They are very reputable. All PR3 or PR4 and I have written all of the content and they rank well. The only paid directories I have used are Yahoo.

My main concern is if Google will slap me for using these paid directories (above).

Thanks for your help.
#directories #paid #safe
  • Profile picture of the author retsek
    Both sites seem to be part of a network of insurance directories. When you see bulk packages like those offered on their submit pages, you know immediately it's not a directory you'd want to be in.

    In addition, Several other crap directories are co-located on the same IPs as these directories.

    I'd avoid them at all costs.
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    • Profile picture of the author Nicole7575
      Originally Posted by retsek View Post

      Both sites seem to be part of a network of insurance directories. When you see bulk packages like those offered on their submit pages, you know immediately it's not a directory you'd want to be in.

      In addition, Several other crap directories are co-located on the same IPs as these directories.

      I'd avoid them at all costs.
      B-I-N-G-O! The ones mentioned in OP seem part of network hence no. There're however niche paid directories which are editorial in nature & hence perfectly legit.
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  • Profile picture of the author alfid
    Wow. I didn't realize how tough it really is out there. What about any paid directory submission? Are any of them any good.
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  • Profile picture of the author scottiek
    The only directories I will pay for in 2012? Yahoo and maybe BOTW. Everything else seems too risky.
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  • Profile picture of the author johntucker300
    You really don't need to pay these directories for links. You can surely build links from lots of other better methods. Guest blogging is really a good way of building quality links. You should not waste your money on these directories.
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  • Profile picture of the author smuggecko
    I second that, guest blogging on good quality blogs is the way forward. Or press releases if you have the cash.
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    • Profile picture of the author Pyramid Linkers
      Originally Posted by smuggecko View Post

      I second that, guest blogging on good quality blogs is the way forward. Or press releases if you have the cash.
      Thats easier said than done. If you aren't careful, your posts will end up on just another content farm or blog full of low quality guest posts. You usually need a portfolio or an audience to guest blog on any top blog.
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      • Profile picture of the author smuggecko
        Originally Posted by Pyramid Linkers View Post

        Thats easier said than done. If you aren't careful, your posts will end up on just another content farm or blog full of low quality guest posts. You usually need a portfolio or an audience to guest blog on any top blog.
        Very true, but the effort is well worth it, plus as with every form of backlinking and self promotion, its all about doing your homework and making sure you avoid the pitfalls.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ohioquotes
    Thanks for the information. I assume that Business.com is reputable and right up there with Yahoo.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Albas
    I don't think so that now Google support paid directories except Yahoo and other directories
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  • Profile picture of the author gPlayer
    My main concern is if Google will slap me for using these paid directories
    Don't use any paid directory service to avoid the risk of penalty.
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  • Profile picture of the author carrotdogs
    Personally, I think you'd be fine. Google are highly unlikely to penalize you for 2 directories. Both directories are related to your site, everyone is over cautious now after the penguin/panda updates.
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    • Profile picture of the author carrotdogs
      Originally Posted by tomjohn View Post

      paid directories are not safe
      Not True ... Matt Cutts himself has even said that there are some paid directories that will help your SEO
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      • Profile picture of the author Marcustlr
        It's very confusion here about paid directory vs. non-paid directory. One side google say that paid links are harmful for your website and other side it's give benefit paid link like yahoo. But I think yahoo directory is one of the best renowned directory having PR 7. Once you submit any website in them goes into moderation and checked by moderator before adding your website in database . Although other paid directory sites not moderating your site and give your website approval without checking their quality .
        Personally, I suggest you that you don't get paid link, just build quality and theme related links to your website with other method like guest post, article submission and blog commenting.
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        • Profile picture of the author carrotdogs
          Originally Posted by Marcustlr View Post

          It’s very confusion here about paid directory vs. non-paid directory. One side google say that paid links are harmful for your website and other side it’s give benefit paid link like yahoo. But I think yahoo directory is one of the best renowned directory having PR 7. Once you submit any website in them goes into moderation and checked by moderator before adding your website in database . Although other paid directory sites not moderating your site and give your website approval without checking their quality .
          Personally, I suggest you that you don’t get paid link, just build quality and theme related links to your website with other method like guest post, article submission and blog commenting.
          Generally, bad paid directories that will accept nearly all sites as long as you pay the money will have a negative affect on your seo. However, sites like business.com, yahoo and BOTW that have a strict editorial process will have a positive impact on your seo
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  • Profile picture of the author John Romaine
    God theres some bad advice in here.

    Please, for the love of God, if you DONT KNOW, dont reply!!!!
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