Do you pay Yahoo every year to be in their directory

Discussion in 'Link Development' started by soccerfriend, Sep 10, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I have heard that it is very good to be Yahoo directory but it cost around 275 a year to be there it hell a lot of money does it worth it?

    thanks
     
    soccerfriend, Sep 10, 2006 IP
  2. mdvaldosta

    mdvaldosta Peon

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    It's not worth it, not a chance IMO. I've got a few sites in the directry though they got there for free. It's just way too much money (I thought it was $299 though).
     
    mdvaldosta, Sep 10, 2006 IP
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    i think it's crazy to pay for their directory! so not worth it. do some basic seo and you will get listed for free.
     
    michellehint, Sep 10, 2006 IP
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    soniqhost.com Notable Member

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    The $299 doesn't get you into their directory all it does is get a person from Yahoo to look at your site.
     
    soniqhost.com, Sep 10, 2006 IP
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    Just a word of personal opinion. Being in the directory helps your yahoo rankings. At least this is for me. It also helps your sites credibility and helps PR as well. Personal opinion as with anything. Good luck with it.
     
    ajenterp, Sep 10, 2006 IP
  6. Subzero

    Subzero Well-Known Member

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    IMHO it is very expensive, but maybe worth it, since Google even mentions it ;)
     
    Subzero, Sep 11, 2006 IP
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    For sites with reasonable budgets, its definitely worth doing. Yahoo directory listings remain strong IBLs for any website. With the right category selection, it can be even better.

    Didn't someone on here offer to do it much cheaper than $299 ?
     
    TangoUK, Sep 11, 2006 IP
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    In my experience, it definitely helps being there. Yahoo prefers the listed sites i their rankings..and G gives your site more credibility.

    The best thing if you have a good site is, to try and get in for free. I try and try and eventually get a lot of sites in. No harm in trying if you have the patience.

    But if you have a site which is commercially very viable and the $299 isnt much compared to the income from the site, then its worth paying.
     
    Herendethelesson, Sep 11, 2006 IP