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Directory Submission Still Effective?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by alicemarvin23, Mar 7, 2015.

  1. Web_Shark

    Web_Shark Greenhorn

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    #41
    Niche directories, other niche sites/search engines are the only low cost methods left. The web, over the years got abused by so many that the site publishers who sell ad space, shut everyone out
    by charging fees and/or using content management systems that automatically freeze submissions, so they won't appear at all, until payment is made - totally shutting down/blocking freeloaders, so
    the ease of getting free backlinks is almost impossible these days.

    Its just a matter of time until freeloaders get the message... if they haven't already, they will.

    and every decent directory publisher knows this and will automatically shut you down, kick you out, block you, delete you or even take revenge against all spammers. Welcome to the age of technology plugins.....
     
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    Web_Shark, Jan 16, 2017 IP
  2. Sherlyn Shah

    Sherlyn Shah Member

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    #42
    Yeah, it do works. All list directory, bookmark4you.com, etc do work even in 2017.
     
    Sherlyn Shah, Feb 20, 2017 IP
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    Web_Shark Greenhorn

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    #43
    Following certain threads and plugging your bad advice isn't helpful - you need to stop this.
     
    Web_Shark, Feb 20, 2017 IP
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    Real Estate Lawyer Greenhorn

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    #44
    I 've few doubts working within my head on web directory entry, would you believe it's nevertheless a legitimate exercise in link building?
     
    Real Estate Lawyer, Feb 20, 2017 IP
  5. Web_Shark

    Web_Shark Greenhorn

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    #45
    As a professional publisher for 12 years, and owned everything from directories, article banks, blogs and now a search engine - I say that links must pass traffic to clients and be targeted to be of
    use these days. Years ago it was probably enough to have any link pointing to your site, but not now as its all about relevance and conversion for websites.

    If directories are targeted resources, then yes, they can be great for sales conversion. Its a case of scouting the web to find these websites, and perhaps the laziness creeps in and this is why so many start-up/early stage companies don't see the revenue. Its very sad that everyone seems to want the world for free, but free is an illusion and doesn't exist that leads to any major reward.
     
    Web_Shark, Feb 21, 2017 IP
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    kellyrose Active Member

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    #46
    I agree with the above response that we need to look into new strategies like Social media marketing and PPC.
     
    kellyrose, Oct 10, 2017 IP
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    dscurlock Prominent Member

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    #47
    Social media really is not effective if you do not have mass followers, and if
    you are not skilled with FB/PPC, then you will just go broke....
     
    dscurlock, Oct 10, 2017 IP
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    Arun Kumar Soni Well-Known Member

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    #48
    Make Directory Submission more effective? How?
    Write unique and different content to each and every single directory website.
    If you done 10 directory submissions then write 10 unique descriptions for each directory website.
     
    Arun Kumar Soni, Oct 10, 2017 IP
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    kellyrose Active Member

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    #49
    We'll go to social media marketing strategies with complete knowledge and having awareness on happening things and i saw the progress with professional methods that are taken by us
     
    kellyrose, Nov 1, 2017 IP
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    seo_buzz Well-Known Member

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    #50
    Earlier there were authority directories like Dmoz and others. And listing your website to those directories was really useful in terms of SEO. But the situation have changed drastically since then.And directory submission has became an obsolete technique now.

    However local and global business directories are still good to give you leads as well as SEO benefits.
     
    seo_buzz, Nov 2, 2017 IP
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    #51
    As long as the directory has high PR and domain authority.
     
    David Morrison, Nov 4, 2017 IP
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    usasportstraining Notable Member

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    #52
    No. Don't even bother. Especially don't pay for it. And if it's free, it's an even bigger waste. It could actually hurt you, as far as Google goes.

    Directories = waste of time
     
    usasportstraining, Nov 5, 2017 IP
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    bengor Greenhorn

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    #53
    In my experience even no-follow links are effective.
     
    bengor, Nov 17, 2017 IP
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    #54
    I dont think so....
     
    tahir9110, May 8, 2019 IP
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    jackgorney Peon

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    #55
    Most probably not harm free.
     
    jackgorney, Jun 24, 2019 IP
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    bertham.jhones Peon

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    #56
    Yes, I think that it can grow your SEO.
     
    bertham.jhones, Aug 7, 2019 IP
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    #57
    Directories COULD be beneficial if done right. It is FAR easier to screw up using directories and sites that are similar. As others have said, there are plenty of other things that you could incorporate instead that would work better. I would recommend looking for other blogs in your niche to see if you could guest post (just ONE idea for marketing-don't hate me). Anything outside of your niche might hurt you (and you also get a chance to network which could be a way for someone to outsource some work to you!).
     
    M Carroll, Aug 31, 2019 IP
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    #58
    There is some value, It's just picking the right ones over time to use that's best for your Business and or website, It's all part of link building.

    Best Regards
     
    phplduser, Mar 5, 2020 IP
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    #59
    Directories are now outdated and can even get site penalized
     
    anasahmed24, Jun 14, 2020 IP
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    #60
    It helps you in link building and good PR web directories can help you in ranking better. We should expect relevant traffic from web directories now.
     
    wildogre, Jul 1, 2020 IP