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Directory submisions still worth it?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by roy77, Oct 3, 2009.

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    I am getting the feeling the directory submisions are loosing their touch. Too many links, too many pages... how much of an SEO impact can you get from this?

    Let me know your thoughts...
     
    roy77, Oct 3, 2009 IP
  2. KathyMillerL222

    KathyMillerL222 Peon

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    Ya, If you can find a quality directory which is giving you fast approval and the pages are not too spammy, That is really helpful. But it is hard to find such a directory.
     
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  3. rena

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    Free Directories are not passing much link juice... the link will be from the very deep page.. So while index the link Google not giving much value.. some time not indexing the link . So according to my experience do not waste much time on directory...
     
    rena, Oct 4, 2009 IP
  4. lifeplayer

    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    Yes, it is still good if only the directory is quality directory
     
    lifeplayer, Oct 4, 2009 IP
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    it is good if the directory is a human edited directory.
     
    amyp0245, Oct 4, 2009 IP
  6. Italianhawk

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    If you can find or create a bot to do it for you, I'd say it's definitely worth the time of setting up, but if you have to manually do it over and over it's a waste of time compared to the things you could do in the time instead.
     
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    i hate to ask such a noob question but im just starting out and looking for as much info as i can find and i was wondering if someone could point out what i should be looking for (what are the signs to show a directory is a quality directory)?
     
    cheech0211, Oct 4, 2009 IP
  8. VicGy

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    Google is not even indexing links from Directories anymore... But if you can find autority directories where you can place a link, I think it's still helpful
     
    VicGy, Oct 4, 2009 IP
  9. sharemalaysia

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    Its depend on their mood.:D They can do rejecting the website without any possible reason.
     
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    i think directory submission is no more. Sound good if we go for Link building with relevant websites.
     
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    My directory submissions are not giving me any backlinks at all. I think directory submissions are losing their touch.
     
    appleranger, Oct 4, 2009 IP
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    Still working, but you have to be very careful to find SEO friendly
     
    Bilal Ahmad, Oct 4, 2009 IP
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    It DOES still index links in Directories. Last week it indexed 500 links in my directory and last NIGHT it indexed 800 links. Google took a few months to get going but it now appears to love me.:D It's a niche directory though. Woofahs Pet Directory and only pet related websites accepted.
     
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    Go to SEOBOOK, read about it and watch the video tutorial. It will explain everything about the merits of directory submission
     
    noam6767, Oct 4, 2009 IP
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    i think now a days directories are not have worth
     
    Dashing448, Oct 4, 2009 IP
  16. AudreyP

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    Directories still have worth.. it would still give you a backlinks...
    Longterm basis..
     
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  17. BangOnline

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    #17
    Directories don't have as great an impact as they used to, but directory links can still be beneficial. Look for high quality directories, or the highest quality you can find anyway, and stay away from auto approve directories.
     
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  18. boblord666

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    There is a great article that should put your mind at rest at SEOBOOK.

    Not all directories are equal is the basic explanation. Bear in mind that PHP Directory Script alone has sold over 50,000 copies and a lot of them are not being managed.

    There are also some great useful and valuable directories also.
     
    boblord666, Oct 4, 2009 IP
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    Directory Submission is still valid if it SEO friendly directory and edited by human, and you need to submit proper category in the directory
     
    sousen, Oct 4, 2009 IP
  20. sharemalaysia

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    Hmm, can anyone help us to listing the directories here?
     
    sharemalaysia, Oct 6, 2009 IP