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What is DMOZ?

by Edge88
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And how is it used in IM or SEO?

I just read someone recommending it on another thread. I went to the site but how is it used for IM.

Thanks for the replies!

Edge
#dmoz
  • Profile picture of the author valkyria
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    • Profile picture of the author salegurus
      DMOZ is a free/non profit directory service, google places very high value on your site if it is listed in DMOZ.
      But! It is very, very difficult to get listed on DMOZ directory, especially if your site is new.

      The best strategy is to apply for your site/sites no more than once a month, and if you get rejected (most of the time) try listing in a new category. This way you may get a more sympathetic reviewer.
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  • Profile picture of the author AmyKay
    Things I've read, not sure if they are true or not...

    1. DMOZ is not as important as it used to be.
    2. Could take several weeks to be accepted.
    3. Yes, hard to get listed there.
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  • Profile picture of the author johnhoefer
    I got my site listed on DMOZ is less than a week. It helped that I was the editor of course.

    Find a category in your niche that does not have an editor, it may take a bit but you can find one. If it doesn't have an editor, it will have a link to "become an editor" or something along those lines.

    Fill out the application, submit it and as long as you are English Speaking, it takes less than a week to get approved or denied as a DMOZ editor. Then submit your site...and then approve your site.
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    • Profile picture of the author Edge88
      Originally Posted by johnhoefer View Post

      I got my site listed on DMOZ is less than a week. It helped that I was the editor of course.

      Find a category in your niche that does not have an editor, it may take a bit but you can find one. If it doesn't have an editor, it will have a link to "become an editor" or something along those lines.

      Fill out the application, submit it and as long as you are English Speaking, it takes less than a week to get approved or denied as a DMOZ editor. Then submit your site...and then approve your site.
      Best advice here
      I went to my niche and there was no editor lol
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    • Profile picture of the author recommended
      Originally Posted by johnhoefer View Post

      I got my site listed on DMOZ is less than a week. It helped that I was the editor of course.

      Find a category in your niche that does not have an editor, it may take a bit but you can find one. If it doesn't have an editor, it will have a link to "become an editor" or something along those lines.

      Fill out the application, submit it and as long as you are English Speaking, it takes less than a week to get approved or denied as a DMOZ editor. Then submit your site...and then approve your site.
      It's nice to hear a little insider info every once in a while; thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author Political Guru
    If you can get listed it will definitely help but don't sweat over not getting in. There are alot of other great directories and link building opportunities out there.
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  • Profile picture of the author Edge88
    Thanks for the replies. I'll be looking into it.
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    • Profile picture of the author keithstn
      Dmoz is the Internet's largest directory system (over 4 million
      web sites) and is maintained by human editors. A web site listing
      in Dmoz can also be an important part of having a web site rank
      well in Google, because Google uses Dmoz results in it's own directory.

      Advantages of Dmoz :

      * Better relevancy than non-human edited directories and search
      engines.
      * Do not rank, promote or optimize sites, simply a data provider.

      Disadvantages

      * Abuse by editors (not often)
      * Can take a long time to have your site reviewed

      Tips for submitting your site to Dmoz

      * Make sure your site has original content and isn't a clone of
      other sites.
      * Make sure your site is error free and the design layout is easy
      to use.
      * Check for spelling and general mistakes on your site.
      * Submit your site to a relevant categories, otherwise your submission
      will be delayed.
      * Submit your site only once

      Becoming a Dmoz Editor
      It's easy to become an editor at Dmoz, all you have to is,

      * Find a category that you would like to maintain.
      * Click the Become an Editor link at the top of the category
      page.
      * You will then have to find 2 or 3 sites to add to that category
      and explain your reasons why you wish to edit in that category.

      Facts about Dmoz

      * It is in partnership with AOL
      * Hosted and administered by Netscape Communication Corporation
      * Self-regulating community
      * Serves results for search engine Google
      * On 11th May 2007 Dmoz had,
      o 4,830,584 sites listed
      o 75,151 editors
      o 590,000 categories
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