Is there such a thing as a good directory?

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    Is there such a thing as a good directory?
     
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  2. MJAP

    MJAP Member

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    I think directories are a huge waste of time
     
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    willybfriendly Peon

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    DMOZ, BOTW, Yahoo still carry some weight. JoeAnt a bit less. There are niche specific directories that carry weight.

    Overall, Google in particular has de-emphasized the importance of most directories, clearly in response to a lot of SEO gaming. Too bad, because some directories actually are helpful on occassion.
     
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    Thats right only top directories like DMOZ, Yahoo, etc are important and few other niche directories.

    Even if you avoid submitting to directories you won't lose anything.
     
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    shashuec Peon

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    Try to put content on your own website.Submit it on google.Write blogs.

    These are best way to start with.To meta tag chances
     
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  6. The SEO Man

    The SEO Man Well-Known Member

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    Yes, link directory websites do serve a useful purpose for webmasters that want to promote website to search engine bots and spiders, like Google Bot.

    Some people, and maybe even most people, seem to miss the purpose and potential use or uses of link directory websites.

    When used properly a link directory websites will help to increase the relevancy of the defined keyword phrases for websites.

    The purpose of adding back links to free link directory websites is not just to increase the PageRank of a website, but more importantly to optimized relevant keywords and keyword phrases of the websites linked to it.

    • I would advise new webmasters to be careful about what you learn from others and by reading.
      • In my opinion, the best way to know if something is "true" or "not," is by testing it out for yourself, using trial and error methods.
    I found many methods of test my theories of SEO, so I would advise anyone that is confused or interested about SEO, with the desire to learn more, to try out the things you talk about, before talking about it and not knowing about enough to backup your statements.

    It only takes a few minutes to add a few links to a few link directory websites, it is not about the amount of time you spend linking websites, or the number of link directory websites that you add a link to, how you add the link to a link directory is the most important part.
     
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    What do you mean by this?

    My take is that directory links are usually low value links for a number of reasons:

    • Most link out to almost any site and have way too many outbound links on each page
    • Most have no quality control
    • Most pages in these directories have close to zero Pagerank

    There are a few good directories, but I can't see the value in submitting to directories as a link building strategy. Perhaps someone who does this can share their results, because I haven't seen a site achieve a good ranking due to submitting their URL to lots of directories.
     
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    I suspect he is talking about anchor text. If one can target the anchor text then even low value links can have a significant effect (given enough of them). Do an allinachor: search on google and comapre to the normal SERPs and you will see what I mean.
     
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  9. sultanofseo

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    for sure there are good directories. google counts Yahoo directory links as a good backlink. DMOZ is another good one. BOTW, Business.com, and few other directories are out there which are good as well. aside from these giants which all cost ton of money for submission, there are some individual SEO friendly directories out there that worth submitting to. depending on how you use your directory submission campaign, you can get some benefit out of it
     
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    Most are a waste of time. A few are worthwhile. DMOZ is still worthwhile, but it takes almost a year to get in. The Yahoo directory is still held in high regard.

    What you want from directories are ones that are very strict about who they let in.
     
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    yes. High PR Directory Sites like DMOZ etc. are good directory sites.
     
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    no good at all except dmoz, google and yahoo! try to focus only on website on-page optimization...
     
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    I completely agree. For the most part, a link is a link. Obviously, PR has some impact, but based on the google algorithm, I don't think it is worth spending 300 bucks to get in yahoo or beating your head against the wall trying to get in to DMOZ. Your time could be much better spent developing quality links.
     
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    For me, links from directories are still useful and relevant for link building campaign. You just have to find good directories with high PR. Dcrtic have a good list, they also update it with new directory sites. Better check it out!
     
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    Let's not forget JoeAnt.com those ex-Disney guys are still hard at work ;)
     
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    Yes Directories produce backlinks but not of good quality I believe.. :)
     
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    Sound Good , Directory is batter for give page rank , if i submit Niche Directory . Dimoz Directory , Yahoo directory batter this for give you Page ranks
     
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    Yes, there are good directories. Many of those are suggested here already. Choose wisely.
     
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