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Local Web Directories for Local SEO?

by zannix
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Hi guys,

I was wondering, if any of you do SEO for their local clients, do you also use local/national high PR, do-follow directories? In your opinion, is this penguin/panda safe?

Because I think it definitely should be. It's perfectly normal for a webmaster to advertise his site in the local web directories, is it not?

Anyway, would love to hear your opinions on this
#directories #local #seo #web
  • Profile picture of the author AussieT
    Like you I would be might surprised if it was not OK
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  • Profile picture of the author iAmNameLess
    Nofollow vs dofollow = forget about it, it isn't important.

    high pr vs low pr = don't worry about it.

    The only links you should build, are ones that are intended to bring you additional traffic. Don't build links just to build links. Build links to market yourself. Spamming, don't do it. Business directories, absolutely, these sites have traffic!

    The only thing to watch out for with directories, are the ones that are built and have certain malicious code on the site. Directories, that are reputable are definitely good for your link building.
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  • Profile picture of the author agonce
    Hey iAmNameless, can you please give me(and other people who are working on creating directory sites) some tips how to go about outsourcing SEO for a local web directory site? I have ZERO knowledge on SEO, so I would appreciate if you can give me some tips on what would be the most important parts of ranking a local directory higher on google?
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  • Profile picture of the author Mickinzie
    Directories with zero PR but approve link quickly are better than as compared to high PR directories with long waiting period of approval??can any one tell me...m confused....
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  • Profile picture of the author MostHeather
    I think that submitting to reputable directories is a still a great way to get your site indexed and off to a good start. Not a bad idea if your site needs a few fresh new listing or two, either.
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  • Profile picture of the author Orkhan Ibad
    I recommend you submit your local website to LOCAL NICHE or NATIONAL NICHE DIRECTORIES.

    So, if your niche is dentist in Seattle, then you should submit to directory which lists Seattle dentists, Washington dentists or United States dentists.

    Within US, you have 3 level of directories this way. It is best to start with city level as it is more targeted.

    Orkhan

    Originally Posted by zannix View Post

    Hi guys,

    I was wondering, if any of you do SEO for their local clients, do you also use local/national high PR, do-follow directories? In your opinion, is this penguin/panda safe?

    Because I think it definitely should be. It's perfectly normal for a webmaster to advertise his site in the local web directories, is it not?

    Anyway, would love to hear your opinions on this
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  • Profile picture of the author cezzadenz
    If I am to increase PR by frequent visits to the forum and comment in accordance with the topics discussed, the more likely we often visit the forum we also do increasingly well known by the other forums, thanks
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    • Profile picture of the author AussieT
      Originally Posted by cezzadenz View Post

      If I am to increase PR by frequent visits to the forum and comment in accordance with the topics discussed, the more likely we often visit the forum we also do increasingly well known by the other forums, thanks
      ahhh.. if you say so!
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