Marketing is new to me, learning a lot from fellow members at DP. I am taking one step at a time since I don't know all the rules. Recently I learned about the directory submission. I got convinced that it will bring some good results in the long run. I submitted to 3 directories for the site http://www.webcosmo.com : 2yi.net v7n.com dirspace.com All paid directories. I am looking forward to submit to more. Now question is how many directories I should submit to. Since I have to spend money, I cant do for too many. Some suggestions please.
Best keep within your budget, but ensure that your program is pretty continuous spread over 3 months periods at a time Try target around 1000 over the 3 month period, and try keep costs down by finding some free directories too, but be selective
well trust me three aint gonna do it spend as much as you can afford on submitting to paid directories and couple that with free directoy submissions and possibly other forms of gaining backlinks such as template sponsorship and article syndication
the best answer to your question could be that submit as many as you can but submit only to the quality web directories...
Here you can find the Strongest Directories on the net. Only one directory is missing from there --thats mine ( have not yet asked Jeff to list it as the tool is not working) (Shameless self-promotion) Submit to all those directories and also my very strong Best Internet Resource Directory. If you use that list --you will get results within one month. Don't forget to submit to my directory first though --
I think you should go for any directory submission service and spend some money to submit to as many as 1000 to 2000 free directories and I should say something here. There are a lot of directory submission services out there and almost all of them quote "quality" yet there price is as low as $50 to $80 for a 1000 project. Remember for that kind of price no one can offer "1000 QUALITY SUBMISSION". They just advertise like that.
Try to cover top 30-40 directories. I experimented with one of my sites. I just submitted to 3-4 top directories and did not build any other links. I was pretty satisfied with the results after 2-3 months. Don't waste your money on the lesser known directories.. the cost/benefit ratio is less favorable for such directories. If you are confused between a few directories, try to go for one that is less cluttered. Give preference to deep link directories. Also try to find if there are any good niche directories, suitable for your site. Of course, you can submit to free directories.. free links are always welcome .
You can start with "Strong Directory" list here And after that, you can also go for "Deep Link Directories" to take the advantage of submitting your deep links
Agree, and here is one more list for your reference: http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=2726665&postcount=418 Edit: List posted in the post above by Fastian is more updated and should be preferred
The same question been asked by my client to me, the answer is just the same as above. They always hope to get the result at the short time. Dir submission is just like you seed your site, it will take a time to see the result. At least wait until 3 months before it take effect your site position.
The promotion is endless and its a continuous process.. Keep submitting to the top quality directories..
Maximum Link Building will bring you high PR ! So if you can make 10k or more ! Submitting to high PR can also help !
i would be broke if i wanna do all together. yep i agree, i should probably split the budget lets say 150/month for three month period. and eventually after 3-5 months I will have a smile. right now i have google PR 3 in 4 months. what about niche directories, can somebody refere me some info on this please.
ATM - I can remember only one Webmasters directory - voisd.com . Also about your question resgarding how many submissions are required --you might really be interested to read my post HERE--
list of free directories found by digging at DP http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=315153&highlight=free+directory
i think around 1000 to 1200 directory submission could bring you good result. i have submitted one of my site to 1200 directory and got pretty good backlinks. so yeah... good luck nyways
williamjack made a good point, submitting to few good directories will bring much better results then submitting to hundreds of free ones. does it mean we can less worry about submitting on free ones??
I think you have not read my post properly and followed the link. There was an experiment regarding the effectiveness of Free directories VS Quality paid directories. In the experiment -5 high quality paid directories outranked 700 Free directories. Please read HERE and draw your own conclusions.
I meant same as your post there. Lot to learn there. Never reinvent the wheel, when its already invented. I am following that.