Directory submission worth time and money??

I just want your opinion guys...Do you people still think that directory submission is worth the time and money spent?? Does it have some impact in seo??

 

yes, but only if:

- the directory is well maintained and doesnt link out to any old crap
- you are selective in your choices
- i find niche and paid directories to be the strongest

 

yes, as long as they are quality directory such as DMOZ

 

Yes!!

- It helps in indexing the site.
- it's another source of one way link.
- Always revolve your title.
- Submit in highly relevant category.
- If directories are static, then it's really help full.

However, quality dir. submission is always good for site.

Happy Submission

 

@lifeplayer... Do you think there are other good directories except DMOZ,Yahoo... as i thought of using a list of free directories

 

Yes definitely. Approved directory listing give you authority link with good link neighbors in relevant link category.

 

Your directory submission is worth IF you use good directory.....
try use DMOZ or Yahoo Directory...

 

High PR directories is always good way. Backlink is backlink

 

I have done lot of directory submission but not a single link?????????

 

Directories usually take time to approve a link.

There could be a reason that site may be not submitted in appropriate category and/or not confirmed a activation link which is usually sent on email.

 

From my experience, Directory Submission definitely helps get some "free" links. As someone said, Backlink is a backlink - no matter what. Even no-follow links are quite effective from what I've seen in the sites I've dealt with. Only deal is, avoid using automated software : they can't get you listed in good directories. Do manual submissions, or hire someone who does manually.

 

No.. It doesn't help you.. Jst try to submit in 5-10 good directories. It is for just satisfication. But now a days SE's never look into the directories. The days are gone.

 

Yes, focus on a small number of high quality ones. They should have their own backlinks, and the directory should be human moderated. Otherwise its just a pile of crappy spam that you should not touch!

 

Some do, and some not. Be picky when it comes to submitting to directories.

 

good PR directory is always good, and now a days seo not prefer a high pr directory,it work in many page rank directory

 

yes it works, but it's not that good as before.

 

If you can maintain good quality you can get it useful

 

Let's put it this way... I'd rather get my site included over at top 10 paid directories than 100 free ones. Costly, but way more effective if you're serious about the business you run and on a budget.

Top100 free and niche related directories are always a plus, you'll "only" lose time, so if you have it, do it.

Now, if you ask me about generating quality (and in good quantity) backlinks, I'm thinking about "content syndication"... You should too...

 

If its the only thing you are doing; no.

If its part of a larger marketing/SEO strategy then yes.

As an example, would you think running one ad in one paper once would generate a return?

Frequency and Volume are keys in promoting anything. From submitting to multiple directories to advertising via PPC, etc. are necessary to make a collective impact.

 

Yes, it is very much helpful in getting some quality backlinks. It helps in indexing faster and may get a link juice.