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TryUsOut · 13th May 2008, 03:11 PM

Directories have been good sources of one-way links for a long time. It is a one of the easiest link building method especially for newer sites. But quality is still the name of the game. Some pointers in selecting the directories to submit to:

High PR - indication that Google sees some value in the directory.
Well maintained - listed sites are in the proper category
High Traffic - getting traffic could be minimal from directories, but majority are targeted
Kewords ranking high in SERP - Well optimized, shows that the directory is well-marketed and SEO'ed.

Which to avoid:
Link farms that pose as directories
Directories that require reciprocal links
Crappy ones with crappy sites listed

What are your thoughts? Care to add more pointers?

tulip178 · 1st July 2008, 11:22 PM

Hi

Good points.. Being a beginner in SEO this is new information to me.. Thanks.. i will keep this in mind

tulip

Misa21 · 2nd July 2008, 02:32 AM

I submit my site to directories that has PR4 and up.. It gives me good result...

jhenna · 2nd July 2008, 10:16 PM

I submit my site also to directories that has highest PR also...

TryUsOut · 3rd July 2008, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jhenna

I submit my site also to directories that has highest PR also...

High PR is a good indication that the directory is well maintained. Its also a good sign that the directory will stay active for a long, long time. Its really a very good investment :D

flimsy · 30th March 2009, 01:49 PM

Hi,

It would be better if we find niche directories. gone are the days when you make a website and hire somebody to submit your website to thousands of Directories.

urvi88 · 18th April 2009, 03:52 PM

Good tips for beginners. According to me reciprocal directory submission is also the way for getting quality backlinks.

sydneymatt · 16th May 2010, 09:18 AM

Yes, good points. However you should be careful when it comes to page rank. High PR doesn't necessarily mean that directory is good and established and built up over time. Can mean that the webmaster just bought a high PR domain at auction and pointed it at his directory. It's quite a common practice, I have heard.

13th May 2008, 03:11 PM	#1
TryUsOut Moderator I've made it Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 70 Rep Power: 3	Choosing which Directories to Submit to Directories have been good sources of one-way links for a long time. It is a one of the easiest link building method especially for newer sites. But quality is still the name of the game. Some pointers in selecting the directories to submit to: High PR - indication that Google sees some value in the directory. Well maintained - listed sites are in the proper category High Traffic - getting traffic could be minimal from directories, but majority are targeted Kewords ranking high in SERP - Well optimized, shows that the directory is well-marketed and SEO'ed. Which to avoid: Link farms that pose as directories Directories that require reciprocal links Crappy ones with crappy sites listed What are your thoughts? Care to add more pointers? __________________ Red Tree Web Directory FREE blogs - many domains

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30th March 2009, 01:49 PM	#6
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urvi88 WB - Just Dropped In Look ma no hands Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Good tips for beginners. According to me reciprocal directory submission is also the way for getting quality backlinks. __________________ Kawasaki dirt bikes

16th May 2010, 09:18 AM	#8
sydneymatt WB - Just Dropped In Wow I made a Post Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Yes, good points. However you should be careful when it comes to page rank. High PR doesn't necessarily mean that directory is good and established and built up over time. Can mean that the webmaster just bought a high PR domain at auction and pointed it at his directory. It's quite a common practice, I have heard. __________________ Australian Dating Information SEO Tips for Newbies Eclectic Australian Blog

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