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How do you decide in which directory to submit your site?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by DomainMagnate, Mar 25, 2007.

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What are the most important factors for you to submit your site in a directory

  1. The directory's pagerank

    27 vote(s)
    65.9%

  2. Pagerank of the page your link will be on

    27 vote(s)
    65.9%

  3. Directory's design and general look

    16 vote(s)
    39.0%

  4. Directory's alexa rank and popularity

    7 vote(s)
    17.1%

  5. Backlinks of the directory

    14 vote(s)
    34.1%

  6. How heavily the directory is advertised

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    24.4%

  7. Submission Price

    21 vote(s)
    51.2%

  8. Recommendations of other SEO specialists

    4 vote(s)
    9.8%

  9. Other?

    10 vote(s)
    24.4%
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  1. #1
    So what are the most important factors in a directory you take into consideration when submitting your site to paid directories?

    Only concerns paid directories, since for free ones it would obviously be very different.

    Please everyone select 2-3 choices that are most important for you when submitting links..
     
    DomainMagnate, Mar 25, 2007 IP
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  2. daredashi

    daredashi Well-Known Member

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    no. of backlinks is most importent factor. pagerank, design, recommondations may change but real ditectory will have value because of bunch of backlinks.
     
    daredashi, Mar 25, 2007 IP
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    praveen Notable Member

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    #3
    u missed the owner's reputation :)


    eg: if the dir is owned by Chris (Alive), Jeff (Aviva), Rob aka Anon( Directory Dump, PHPLD Guru) then nothing in that list is valid :).
     
    praveen, Mar 25, 2007 IP
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    iceberg Notable Member

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    #4
    1. The directory's pagerank.
    2. Pagerank of the page your link will be on.
    3. Backlinks of the directory.
    4. Submission Price.
    5. Owner/Promoter of the directory. :)
     
    iceberg, Mar 25, 2007 IP
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  5. jdR!pper

    jdR!pper Peon

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    I consider the directory's PR, Page Strength, submission price and popularity.

    --Joe
     
    jdR!pper, Mar 25, 2007 IP
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  6. britishguy

    britishguy Prominent Member

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    We would consider all and evaluate all the options although the Alexa is so inaccurate that it would be the last consideration and of little or no relevance

    We would then evaluate the importance of the 3 that rated best
     
    britishguy, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  7. aaron_nimocks

    aaron_nimocks Im kind of a big deal Staff

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    #7
    If its a free directory the only thing I care about is "whats my chance of getting listed".

    So I would say my number 1 factor is how new is the directory. I would submit to a brand new directory with an 97% chance my link will get listed over a PR6 directory with a 4% chance to get listed for free any day.

    Then you just have to play the waiting game to see if the directory owner is serious about having a directory and starts to build links.
     
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  8. moneymakingguru

    moneymakingguru Well-Known Member

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    #8
    I have a question, if i have a high PR (hypothetically PR 6-7) directory, and you have never heard of me b4, would you submit to my directory??

    In another words, I m asking why is the owner a big factor? It is because you know that they will make it bigger always? I mean what is the one important reason if you would consider submitting to a directory if the owner is someone of high profile.

    Thank you.

     
    moneymakingguru, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  9. an0n

    an0n Prominent Member

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    #9
    • The directory's pagerank *
    • Pagerank of the page your link will be on*
    • Directory's design and general look*
    • Directory's alexa rank and popularity
    • Backlinks of the directory*
    • How heavily the directory is advertised*
    • Submission Price
    • Recommendations of other SEO specialists
    • Other?*
     
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    an0n Prominent Member

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    #10
    Here is the answer to your question...

    Big Web Links

    That is a PR 0 website. Take a look at the high bids on the page.
    Draw your own conclusion.

    I would put my trust and faith in Chris of alive and Jeff of Aviva on any given day of the week.
     
    an0n, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  11. DomainMagnate

    DomainMagnate Illustrious Member

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    yea, but still that comes up to pr, backlinks etc.. cause you know the owner will get a huge number of backlinks soon and the pr will be high as well..

    thanks everyone for the comments!
    The good old PR seems to be leading so far :D

    lets see some more input :)
     
    DomainMagnate, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  12. vic_msn

    vic_msn Well-Known Member

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    #12
    its not only the PR but how interested/dedicated a owner is to his/her directory
    and how they promote it
     
    vic_msn, Mar 25, 2007 IP
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    banless Peon

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    I agree with pete in the fact that the alexa ranking is irrelevant. When I had the alexa toolbar installed my ranking was at about 52,000 it has taken a big drop since then but at least I know that it is accurate.

    For it is all about quaitly backlinks pointing to the site and the way the site is promoted page rank and everything else is just a bonus.
     
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    ninjashoes Well-Known Member

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    #14
    traffic is the most appealing factor for me, a few targetted visitors is worth so much more than anything else I can imagine
     
    ninjashoes, Mar 25, 2007 IP
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    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    What you dont realise is that (alive) can make or break you... :eek:

    He has capital to invest in those he sees as posably becoming something
    in the industry..
    He is a wise investor, and is on top of his link sells...
    Anything alive touches pretty much turns to gold :p yes its like that...

    So the backlink ,PR, and the whole equation is irrelevent when it comes to this owner....

    So in the end.... To me its Who you are and what your about!

    PS... If your smart when announcing your directory you will remove the capta
    or spam gaurd he likes this as he doesnt have to fight with you to add his sites...
    ohhh he really likes anons deep link mod... hint hint... takes money to make money kids...

    thx
    malcolm
     
    malcolm1, Mar 25, 2007 IP
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    Hilton03 Well-Known Member

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    "Pagerank of the page your link will be on" is key for me but then I'll also look at how many links are already on that page as well to dilute that PageRank.

    I can't believe anyone would seriously use Alexa as a guide in spending money on anything.
     
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    banless Peon

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    Another important factor that most may not consider but is very very important to me. Will my site show up as a google backlink from being listed in your directory? If it does that tells me alot about the power of that directory.
     
    banless, Mar 25, 2007 IP
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  18. DomainMagnate

    DomainMagnate Illustrious Member

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    ok, I admit..I should have added the owner to the poll, i can't edit it now though.. :eek:
    but there are only a couple big directories you know by the owner, so those are off the competition :D
     
    DomainMagnate, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  19. moneymakingguru

    moneymakingguru Well-Known Member

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    Then i got another question,

    Whatever Chris touches turns to gold? Does that means whatever directories he get his backlinks from you will also follow?

    Curious...

     
    moneymakingguru, Mar 25, 2007 IP
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    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    No what i mean is....

    He has choosen you to add his links in...
    which is a sign that he see an interest in investing in you...

    The moneys that are invested in you if you are smart you will reinvest
    to make your directory better then the next guys...

    if you havent noticed
    thier is about 20-30 of us directory owners competing to be the best of the best in one way or another... ;)

    Competition is very fierce in this realm....

    thx
    malcolm
     
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