Do you believe on Directories?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by ameran, May 20, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hello,

    I think I cannot believe on directories that you get better PR when you add your Link to them.
    Usually I write fresh content and articles on my web page every day. 2 months ago I found out that Google is indexing my web page every 7 days. I was very happy and I saw that my PR was 2 at that time. It was 0 before. Then I thought ok, Google likes me and I have to do something to get better PR. I paid someone to add my web page to 800 directories. It was 3 weeks ago. Right now Google is indexing my web page every 2 days and I try to have always something new on it but my PR is still 2.
    After all I think it is hard to believe that the directories help to increase your PR. My question is:

    What do you think about it? And I will be very happy for any suggestion.

    Thanks,
    ameran
     
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  2. downloadthenet

    downloadthenet Active Member

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    #2
    If google is indexing you more frequently, that's a good thing. Maybe the directory links helped with that. I think directories help if they're SEO friendly. Just like any other link, it depends on page rank, keywords, relevance, etc.. Just don't make the mistake I did and use the wrong keywords. I didn't realize how much weight this would have and my site mainly shows for a keyword phrase that doesn't do me a lot of good. This is all from my directory links.
     
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  3. seo-mumbai

    seo-mumbai Well-Known Member

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    #3
    directory links r good but that depends on directorys not all will help you.Get revelant hig pr links to get site index fast and also helps to get PR.Finally RSS feeds of your sites always helps to get index fast
     
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  4. ameran

    ameran Well-Known Member

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    I have a question:

    Is it ok to use the same description for your web site when you are adding it into the different directories?


    ameran
     
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  5. w3bmaster

    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    #5
    Well i must say you are Wrong Big Time

    Directorys work (now depends what quality was the service you used) but they bring one way links and get good rankings (pr to but as i say evrywhere PR is just a number)

    Olso PR update it's once at 3 months so you missed the last one wait for the next one
     
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  6. trichnosis

    trichnosis Prominent Member

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    #6
    directories are one of the best ways for one way link building. you must thin one more time about them
     
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  7. ameran

    ameran Well-Known Member

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    Hello,

    I don't say directories are not good. I am just saying I didn't get any results after submission into 800 directories. I hope I will get a good result later.
    ameran
     
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  8. zangief

    zangief Well-Known Member

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    #8
    The pagerank (here - the toolbar pagerank) is not updated on the fly , google updates it form time to time.
    But directories are free and gives results.You'll see the pr results on the next update.
     
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  9. oseymour

    oseymour Well-Known Member

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    #9
    Toolbar PR is only updated 3 to 4 times per year.....an update just passed so you'll have to wait a couple months for another one
     
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  10. hmansfield

    hmansfield Guest

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    #10
    I don't understand this one...my site is indexed by the Googlebot like every 5 minutes:
    Googlebot 20369+95 (This month)
    I have heard others say this also, what's the "skinny "on it? Anyone know why there is a difference?
     
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  11. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    #11
    There is nothing bad about directories..
    But for better SEO value --
    -- Use different title/descriptions
    -- Dont submit to 800 directories in a go - submit slowly
    -- Do the work manually. ;)
     
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  12. Red_Virus

    Red_Virus Well-Known Member

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    So I guess that u have to wait for the next pr update.
     
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  13. ameran

    ameran Well-Known Member

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    Hello,

    is the PR update every 3 month?

    Thanks
     
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  14. Laceygirl

    Laceygirl Notable Member

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    #14
    How good submitting to directorys is matters of what the pr is of the directory and your anchor.

    I can say for myself I pulled a pr 4 from mostly just directory submitting. On the next update I'm assuming pr 6 or 7.

    Directories are a good key to getting a higher pr quickly.
     
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  15. Xuxa

    Xuxa Banned

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    #15
    I do believe in directories. But, only for my page rank. For instance, I would not rely on a directory for heavy traffic unless that particular directory is heavily trafficked and you have a featured link.

    Other than that, I only submit for page rank and to build back links.
     
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  16. wwwhome

    wwwhome Active Member

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    #16
    yes,the next update aroud in July,or August.
     
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