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Directory Submissions???

by mivid
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Hi guys

I am a beginner in SEO field. Heard a news that directory submissions may affect negatively. Is that true?? What all other options can i follow for getting back links. Please help me guys

~Mivid
#back linking #directory #directory submissions #link building back links #submissions
  • Profile picture of the author promo87
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    Originally Posted by mivid View Post

    Hi guys

    I am a beginner in SEO field. Heard a news that directory submissions may affect negatively. Is that true?? What all other options can i follow for getting back links. Please help me guys

    ~Mivid
    Well, buddy you have heard the correct thing directory submission affect negatively after all its an outdated technique, tell you what there's just no need of directory submission only Yahoo and DMOZ directory submission are good enough to help you out !! Other than this most of the directories attract penatly.
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    • Profile picture of the author EvcRo
      Originally Posted by promo87 View Post

      Hey @Silvia I think you are guiding the OP towards wrong direction, rather than I wouldn't agree with you like I said previously directory submission is outdated technique only DMOZ and yahoo directory submission is enough other than this they are going to exposed you to get yourself penalised.
      than i should submit your site to some directories , if you believe your theory than you should freak out
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      • Profile picture of the author promo87
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        Originally Posted by EvcRo View Post

        than i should submit your site to some directories , if you believe your theory than you should freak out
        I guess this is just not a good way to throw the user to wrong direction ! And yes I am freaking out ! But tell you what I am having my webmaster tool to fight against it... !

        PS: Instead of always taking the wrong path try try choosing the ...
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  • Profile picture of the author hirithk
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    Directory submissions are not bad. Actually we need to do proper business directories, Which helps in generating the good quality links to the website. Where as low PR Directories will not approve the links.
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  • Profile picture of the author SEO Power
    Everyone has said everything there is to say about the use of web directories in SEO. It's not advisable unless you are submitting to renowned web directories, free or paid.
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  • Profile picture of the author mkgg
    Yes if you mean the low quality directories a fiverr gig can get you into.

    But that doesn't mean their value as a whole is lost. Take dmoz and yahoo directory for example
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  • Profile picture of the author greatgemsgreatprices
    we found we ranked on keywords quicker you need to do the following

    Focus on high page rank directories.
    Focus on ones with reasonable high alexa rankings ( helps you find quality)
    post your listing only in your niche example if you sell electronics stick to electronics
    change up your anchor text dont do the same listing cross lots of directories
    stay away from crappy looking and poor rank ones some have great pricing for paid ones but will give a pile of crap bank links.

    dont do all your link submissions in one day spread them out
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    • Profile picture of the author paulgl
      I don't know where people are living or listening too.

      A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

      How can directory submissions hurt? They don't matter! How can something hurt
      you that doesn't matter?

      Does directory submission hurt? Well, does sleeping with your domain name on a
      piece of paper under your pillow hurt?

      Not helping does not mean hurting.

      Directory submission is a waste of time, and maybe that would hurt, as you are
      spending your valuable time on useless things.

      Paul
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  • Profile picture of the author yd143
    Originally Posted by mivid View Post

    Hi guys

    I am a beginner in SEO field. Heard a news that directory submissions may affect negatively. Is that true?? What all other options can i follow for getting back links. Please help me guys

    ~Mivid
    Hi,

    If you have a local business, than directory submissions will actually help your business as long as you are submitting to good (High PR and High Domain Authority) directories. Even Google indirectly suggests to have your listing on some good quality local directories by displaying reviews on Google Places dashboard from those other directories. Like, if someone is in Australia and have a local business than true local, Womo and yellow pages are the best to register on. It also helps boosting your organic listings and Google places listings if you are registered.

    Note - Your business name, address and phone number must be exactly the same on all directories.
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    • Profile picture of the author mivid
      Originally Posted by yd143 View Post

      Hi,

      If you have a local business, than directory submissions will actually help your business as long as you are submitting to good (High PR and High Domain Authority) directories. Even Google indirectly suggests to have your listing on some good quality local directories by displaying reviews on Google Places dashboard from those other directories. Like, if someone is in Australia and have a local business than true local, Womo and yellow pages are the best to register on. It also helps boosting your organic listings and Google places listings if you are registered.

      Note - Your business name, address and phone number must be exactly the same on all directories.
      Thank u so much for ur reply @ yd143.
      So business listing (with high PR) wont be considered as a penalty right??
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  • Profile picture of the author Masondavis
    Directory submissions are not bad. Actually we need to do proper business directories, Which helps in generating the good quality links to the website.
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  • Profile picture of the author Varz
    The people that are telling you not to submit your site to directories really mean not to submit your site to low quality directories. You should avoid these completely.

    If you submit your site to a small number (less than 10?) of quality directories (Yahoo, DMOZ, BOTW, etc.) or quality niche directories that specialize in your niche you will probably not get penalized and the links will help your site. This works great for my sites.
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