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Discussion in 'Directories' started by azulita, Sep 21, 2012.

  1. solar2005

    solar2005 Greenhorn

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    #41
    Quality editing should be your watchword, whether you are going for paid or free directory.
     
    solar2005, Dec 24, 2012 IP
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    seobase Banned

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    #42
    yes paid directory is very usefull if directory good pr, good traffic than paid directory good
     
    seobase, Dec 26, 2012 IP
  3. Nicolas Watson

    Nicolas Watson Peon

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    #43
    paid directories don't accept payments for backlinks. Paid directories, with editorial standards, accept payments to cover the labor involved with editing the submission and for the ongoing maintenance of their directories.
     
    Nicolas Watson, Dec 26, 2012 IP
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    zebrathemes Active Member

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    Free directories would be a good start but later on paid directories can also be a good asset..........But make sure only High PR directory submission which also allow dofollow links..............
     
    zebrathemes, Dec 27, 2012 IP
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    indiasbull Well-Known Member

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    i cant spend money on things like these, so i prefer free links, in my 13 yrs internet life i never visit any link directory website, never know wats the use of that
     
    indiasbull, Dec 29, 2012 IP
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    robertcalvin123 Peon

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    We provide you one of the best maintained web directory. great directory offers great discounts for their listing services
     
    robertcalvin123, Jan 11, 2013 IP
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    suwandichen13 Well-Known Member

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    #47
    not all paid directory good. you need to check if they directory already free from bad links? (adult, casino?)
     
    suwandichen13, Jan 11, 2013 IP
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    lapidus Well-Known Member

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    #48
    Usually when you want to submit website, find Directory with high Page rank.
     
    lapidus, Jan 17, 2013 IP
  9. lenam

    lenam Greenhorn

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    #49
    use paid directory to save time. i also use free directory to get approved backlinks later.Both are good for SEO
     
    lenam, Jan 22, 2013 IP
  10. CanadianEh

    CanadianEh Notable Member

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    Free directories can be fine but you can't just pick them a random. Some do a terrible job of editing and others never approve submissions. If you don't have the time to do some research then paid directories would be best.
     
    CanadianEh, Jan 23, 2013 IP
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    lapidus Well-Known Member

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    Both directories are good
     
    lapidus, Jan 23, 2013 IP
  12. lincs directory

    lincs directory Greenhorn

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    #52
    Not always the paid ones are better and yes we all do need backlinks to improve on rankings for our website but some of the free directories like mine http://www.lincsdirectory.com will place you high in the rankings by keywords. For example mkm builders merchants in skegness are advertised with us and if you type in to google mkm skegness they are placed on average 7th and with this people looking for that company will then see there details on my site and point them to there site. What i am getting at is that even do the free website do not always get you backlinks but they do bring in customers for you. so get all the free listings possible
     
    lincs directory, Jan 24, 2013 IP
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    romil_saxena Active Member

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    I would vote for paid directories as they are do follow, have high pr and take very little time in approval.
     
    romil_saxena, Feb 4, 2013 IP
  14. Matei Gavriluta

    Matei Gavriluta Well-Known Member

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    #54
    I think we all know the easy way..but if you don't have the money, the long way is the alternative.
     
    Matei Gavriluta, Feb 5, 2013 IP
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    #55
    Paid directory is the best way forward, fast approval, featured links, a must for any webmaster.
     
    nufcfan, Feb 7, 2013 IP
  16. Nima

    Nima Well-Known Member

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    #56
    Here is a rule of thumb. If a directory owner is not making money from the directory, he/she will not invest money into the directory. Would you want to be listed in a directory that just sits there for no reason?
     
    Nima, Feb 8, 2013 IP
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    nufcfan Well-Known Member

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    isn t that the case for any site owner ? with any website you reap what you sow ?
     
    nufcfan, Feb 8, 2013 IP
  18. Nima

    Nima Well-Known Member

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    #58
    Some people like their blogs or websites and update it regularly just because they want to not for any financial benefit.

    I just can't think of a good reason why anyone would feel passionate about having a free general directory and want to keep a good directory for no financial benfit
     
    Nima, Feb 8, 2013 IP
  19. nufcfan

    nufcfan Well-Known Member

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    So what you are saying is a blog owner or website owner who earns $0 will still put hours of work in, for the love of there site ??
    Disagree...
     
    nufcfan, Feb 8, 2013 IP
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    Nima Well-Known Member

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    If they are making $0 or not looking forward to make money from it in future, yes they are.
    A free general directory (most likely built on a free script) has no future in making any money.
     
    Nima, Feb 8, 2013 IP