Dmoz???

[joshril]

I checked my web stats this morning, and I noticed DMOZ with 3 page requests yesterday listed as a referring site?? Does this mean I made it into the DMOZ?? I have not received any emails from them??

[anthonycea]

Who has, when you click on it where does it take you?

[Solicitors Mortgages]

just go to dmoz...and enter your sites name in their search box, that should tell you.
maybe they just came for a lookie...and left.
(when they come lookie...you get a referrer from dmoz)

time will tell good luck with it.

[obenix]

I myself have seen this before. I've checked DMOZ and did not see my listing. I came to a conclusion that the editor(s) were just visiting my site....

[joshril]

I cannot find my listing, but I noticed they have visited my site the past two days in a row... maybe I'll actually get in. I submitted my site to them about 10 days ago, so I think I shouldn't get my hopes up...lol

[clasione]

When the editors visit from there control pannel you'll see it in your stats as a referring hit...

They were probably reviewing it... Hopefully it's gettig excepted, but they could have moved it to another cat or something....

[joshril]

I hope they're putting it in... I guess I'll see...lol

[Blogmaster]

Josh, at least you know they are looking at it already - it has taken some ppl years

[joshril]

That's true... I got really excited when I saw it, although, I don't know how much traffic being listed would actually bring me?? It almost just seems like an honor to be listed with the way some people have described their DMOZ experiences..

[anthonycea]

It is not the traffic that it may give you, but how much Google and other Search Engines use DMOZ listings as part of their ALGO to upgrade sites that count

[webworker]

I checked my web stats this morning, and I noticed DMOZ with 3 page requests yesterday listed as a referring site?? Does this mean I made it into the DMOZ??

I guess an editor was visiting your site from the ODP control panel. If your site does not show up when you search for it in DMOZ, it doesn't necessarily mean that it was not added. Sometimes the search acts weird.

I have not received any emails from them??

DMOZ editors don't email you when they add your site. Look into the category you suggested your site to - that's the best way to check if you're in.

[Blogmaster]

Bury DMOZ

[Labcoat88]

Are there any tricks/tips to get listed in Dmoz? I've submitted several different sites multiple times (about 6 months apart), and never heard anything. Once I even applied to be an editor and got back an automated response within an hour telling me I was denied...!

LC

[mjewel]

Originally Posted by Labcoat88

Are there any tricks/tips to get listed in Dmoz? I've submitted several different sites multiple times (about 6 months apart), and never heard anything. Once I even applied to be an editor and got back an automated response within an hour telling me I was denied...!

LC

Don't resubmit a site unless it has been over a year, and then only do it once. Some editors will tell you to never submit it twice. Everytime you re-submit your site, the submission dates gets updated so it looks like you just added it and if an editor sorts by submission date, you will go to the end of the list. Your site can also be blacklisted for submitting it too many times and then you will never be listed.

It can take over three years before an editor even looks at your site - there is a huge backlog on a lot of categories.

Affiliate sites, sites filled with ads are not likely to get in. Compare your site to the best sites in your category and try to objectively see if they offer something they don't. DMOZ editors are supposed to look for unique content that isn't already covered. Of course, a lot of this is subjective so your chances really depend on what editor happens to look at your site - which you have no control over.

You won't hear anything in the majority of cases. If your site was rejected, the editor must state why and this comment is added to your site and all other editors can see it. Make sure you sumit to the right category, all links work, run spell check, and just hope you are accepted. If you happen to have an active editor, your site can get approved right away and the listing goes live almost immediately - but I would say many people wind up waiting for a year or even three years before the site even gets looked at.

Just because your site hasn't been added, it doesn't mean it was rejected, it's entirely possible that it hasn't even been looked at. There can be 50 sites pending review for every site that is already listed. The vast majority of sites submitted to DMOZ will not be included - most of these sites are "made for adsense" sites that offer very little original content. DMOZ can be a first come, first listed experience. DMOZ isn't looking for sites that offer the same thing - which isn't really fair, but the idea is that an end user has no use for 5 sites that essentially offer the same content. If you have a site that is the best in the category, it greatly increases your chances of being added. A lot of people look at a category and think because their site is better than some of the sites, it will be included. Those sites could have been added years ago, or even sites owned by the editor, and the only sites that get included going forward are those that are better - assuming you don't have a biased editor.

As far as becoming an editor, plan on spending several hours. Make sure you don't have ANY spelling errors and make sure the three example sites you are required to submit are "nice" and relevant for the category. I think not spending the time on finding the three example sites is the mistake most people make. Make sure you understand how you are supposed to describe a site (look at other descriptions for sites already included) - saying "Offers the best selection of XXXXX at the lowest prices" is a sure way to get your application rejected.

Many people who apply are doing so just to include their own sites, so they are very wary about editor applications. Editors can include their own sites, but make sure you don't put that down as the reason you want to be an editor. Also, make sure you tell them about sites you are associated with. DMOZ keeps an IP log of all submissions, and imo, saying you don't have any sites can be a red flag. I think listing your sites can actually increase your chances of being accepted because it looks like you aren't hiding anything - and they know a good percentage of applications are from people who do own sites.