Is directory submission services worth the money?

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Im thinking of outsourcing directory submissions for my site. Is it worth it? I know certain companies are offering permanent backlinks and auto acceptance as they own the directory networks. Will this be worth my money?
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  • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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    Originally Posted by Cloudzz View Post

    Im thinking of outsourcing directory submissions for my site. Is it worth it?
    When you say "directory submissions for my site", you're speaking of url-directories, perhaps?

    These are typically ultra-low-quality backlinks. For myself, I certainly wouldn't be paying anyone to produce them for me.

    I know there are people on sites like Fiverr offering such services (typically 2,500+ directory submissions for $5, but you can get them yourself, here, without paying: I understand, though, that the problem is that typically only a very small handful of them get indexed and stick, so the collective link-juice isn't really even worth $5, unfortunately).

    If by any chance you're referring to article directories, I'd advise against it, myself: they're all non-context-relevant, PR-0 backlinks (even though people often mistakenly describe them as "high-PR sites": that's just referring to the page rank of their home pages, which isn't where the submitted articles are published :p ), and especially after the last Google algorithm change (the so-called Panda update), "article directory marketing" (as opposed to "article marketing") is an even more forlorn method of attempting SEO than hitherto ... and believe me, that's saying something.

    Originally Posted by Cloudzz View Post

    Will this be worth my money?
    Nobody can answer with certainty - especially without your having specified to what sort of "directories" you're referring, but it must be said that it doesn't intrinsically sound promising, I'm afraid.

    High-quality content, to which other people with relevant sites want to link, on the other hand, is an excellent form of SEO.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ernie Lo
    I dunno Alexa. If you were Google wouldnt you give more weight to a link from a url and article directory? at least there is some review progress/regulation involved.

    I know article directories have taken a hit, which is understandable as they are duplicate content for the most part, but who knows, perhaps the links in the articles from them have not lost any "link juice".

    *shrugs* Who knows...

    OP if the directory pages get indexed and are do-follow links than yes it may be worth considering.

    Personally I'd probably work on building a list yourself of quality directories and giving it to an outsourcer to use. Would be a lot more effective if you plan on doing directory submission as an ongoing activity.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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      Originally Posted by Ernie Lonardo View Post

      I dunno Alexa. If you were Google wouldnt you give more weight to a link from a url and article directory?
      No; I wouldn't, myself. But I'm churlish, that way: I like stuff that adds something of benefit to the totality of the web.

      Originally Posted by Ernie Lonardo View Post

      at least there is some review progress/regulation involved.
      Hmmm ...

      I admit the main reason I "wouldn't" is that I strongly suspect that review/regulation processes are actually very atypical indeed!

      Call me a skepchick but it seems to me that when people use automated software of the type they typically do, to provide this sort of "service", the only submissions that get as far as being indexable are some of the majority which have absolutely no review process at all ... :p
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      • Profile picture of the author Ernie Lo
        Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post


        Call me a skepchick but it seems to me that when people use automated software of the type they typically do, to provide this sort of "service", the only submissions that get as far as being indexable are some of the majority which have absolutely no review process at all ... :p
        Hmm...you may be onto something there:p
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        • Profile picture of the author sorenson87
          Hmm... outsourcing directory submission may work. I made some bad experiences with that, but that was a long time ago. Maybe times changed...
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  • Profile picture of the author Cloudzz
    My apologies, i was refering to url directory submissions. The problem i have found with free directory listings is that you submit loads and only a few get accepted and indexed, not to mention the amount of time it takes to be reviewed and put live.

    I personally find these listing work alot better then article directories. You spend time writing an article, post it up and all you get is a PR 0 link back to your site. Iv given it a go, lets see what the results are.
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  • Profile picture of the author Shania
    They do have their place but the best is to consider everything just in case one thing does not work. Look for links in many different ways not just article submissions.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeremy Banks
    YES.

    You should do this for every new website you start to get a few extra backlinks for your desired keyword.
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  • Profile picture of the author hotlinkz
    Directories like DMOZ, Yahoo Directory and similar web directories that actually have a vetting process can be very beneficial. If you have the funds, it's the type drudge work you want to outsource.

    As for web directories that don't vet, I would stick with PR5 and greater ranked sites. This, based on the fact that if Google sees enough value in them to award high PR, there will generally be lot of crawlers and spiders visiting the pages often. It's always a good idea to put your links where there is lots of potential indexing activity.
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  • Profile picture of the author Thojon
    Hi guys,
    My personal view would be that yes, directories are worth the money, how ever you'll need a Google toolbar showing PR, find a tool also that also shows you the Domain Authority and Page authority. Just like all things in life, you have copper and you have gold. If you place a free link; you can expect to receive copper, if you are lucky.
    If you place a free link, expect to wait 3 months typically - if you even ever get listed. Search through the directories, find a good page, that ranks high and place your link there.

    I found that most pages which have the most benefits are the category pages. For example - www FAKE DIRECTORY com/shopping/ may sometimes have a PR of 1 or more, which depending on price can be worth while. (I wouldn't pay more than $10 per PR per month (increasing to $15 per if PR4), I would also up this a bit if the DA and PA is higher than 40)

    If you go onto a Sub category page - example www FAKE DIRECTORY com /shopping/spaceships/

    You will find that the value of this page is next to nothing. Which is why a directory will be seen as a weak link. You'll find good directories out there just make sure you go on the page you request, and pay for it every time!

    Thojon's Things to watch out for
    No follow links.
    2nd page links!!! Always check how many pages of links are on the page your trying to get on and how they are shown, (typically in order of Page Rank) if there are 3 pages and 73 links, your site is PR1. How important are you going to look to Google here?
    Duplicate sites/content

    None of the above is fact, only what I've learnt from experience and trial and error, generally a handful of strong links will help hit PR3, but you'll need a lot more to get higher.

    I have probably missed a few things and will edit if I feel there's anything to add, but generally any queries feel free to ask I'll do my best to answer promptly!
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  • Profile picture of the author EvcRo
    So many people, with many posts under there belt, talking about things they have no clue about.

    I do link building for 4 years. From directory , article and social bookmarks submissions i will tell you what repeating clients buy 2nd time the most : directory submissions.

    In 4 years i saw tons of sites ranking 1-3 for keywords you wont think its possible to rank with only directory submissions. Even today it amazes me to see sites that had only directory submissions ranking high even i warned the clients that most likely they wont rank only with directory submissions.

    Its true that the best results are when you mix link sources and diversify them but even alone directory submission, when done right, it's quite amazing.

    So ask your friends to give you some tips on where to outsource this job, if you pick a good service you will be pleased with the results. Also, be careful about the price, if its to high its not worth it even if you rank after the directory submission service.
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  • Profile picture of the author O0o0O
    Yes, I would consider outsourcing every part of your website creation and marketing process if possible. That includes directory submission. That way, you can focus on discovering new ways to expand your business into new areas as well as creating new products for your clients and target markets.
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  • Profile picture of the author ProvenViral
    You can do it yourself and save a ton of money - use software like article marketing robot it will save you loads
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  • Profile picture of the author jt808
    It depends on what your site is and what directories you are getting submitted to. It would be better for you to submit your link to directories that are very relevant to what you niche is about.

    For example, if you blog is about weddings, you should find all of the top wedding sites and start to join in with the community there, and link to your site when it is appropriate.

    Find other blogs on the same topic and leave valuable comments and do guests posts. You will be able to link back to your site, and these are the kind of links that will help you rank better in the search engines.

    This will be great for boosting your business and getting the right kind of traffic to your website.

    Cheers!
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