How relevant are submission to directories in 2018? Is it still worth it? I see mix reviews and opinions online. General one is that even though it might provide a boost to your new website, the consensus is that it does not benefit you so much... What are your experiences?
I choose directories, that I see useful for visitors, however, I stay out of directories, that look spammy, etc.
And how do you do that? What I have trouble is to estimate if its more worthwhile to invest time in researching and submitting to directories, or writing articles...
Manually I presume, that writing articles might give more value, but it depends on your site and ability to write and post those articles.