What are the best directories to increase traffic?

Can directories be used to increase traffic or are they better just to use for link building?

Thanks.

 

of course, but you have to get a really good traffic stream, not just to homepage then they leave, your visitors need to stay and browse around.

 

That's an impossible question to answer, as it's really going to depend on what category your site is listed in. Directories don't equally pull traffic to all categories; each directory will have higher and lower traffic categories.

 

Maybe if it's a niche directory, I've had good traffic from UK directories to LinkLister. Also a well promoted bidding directory if you're on the homepage, most of my direct traffic comes from http://www.cdhnow.com/.

 

I totally agree. I would stay away from random directories that are unrelated to your site. I wouldnt submit to a lot of directories either. A couple is fine but you should also focus on inbound links from related websites.

 

I think it really depends on the niche you are in. The more targeted the niche the better your chances of increasing traffic to your site.

Of course you can always start off with the major directories such as dmoz, yahoo, etc. Make sure you submit to the most relevant category in directories like these.

 

directories sends traffic, but then it deponds on the descreption and keywords that you submit with your listings!
visitors on directories search more than browsing so a better submission detail will always help in getting traffic, IMHO

 

Famous directories must have high traffic to send you.

But it also depends on category you are listed in and 'keywords' used for your listing.

 

directories with good visibilties--can help u get more traffic

 

Actually, directories send you traffic indirectly by improving your serps .If you want direct traffic then i suggest you to submit in bidding directories or niche directories.
Saad

 

Yeah, I agree with that directories will boost your back links that will improve your SERP.

 

Thanks for the helpful, informative and interesting replies

 

This thread discussed about a week ago or is probably of some interest to you.

 

Directories which are busy themselves will send traffic to the sites listed.

 

For the n time

NO directorys are to get backlinks you get Rankings then you get traffic dohhh

 

But how do we find out which directories are "busy"...have high traffic?

 

Traffic means real user, and directories not design for real users.Yes it supports it but the main issue is search engines.

 

BTW - thanks for the bad rep just for asking a question!?!?

W*nker

 

Theres a few noteable directories that I would say I see bring some traffic which are; botw.org, uncoverthenet.com, bigweblinks.com.

Like Jeff said, it really does differ for each category/niche.