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How much traffic do you receive from directories?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by Forcefield, Oct 28, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I know the SEO benefits of a directory listing...

    but how much traffic do you receive from these directories?

    How well does this traffic convert when promoting an affiliate program?

    Thanks!
     
    Forcefield, Oct 28, 2009 IP
  2. CannonLogin

    CannonLogin Peon

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    #2
    The keypoint of directories is to build links, and make web pressence known. Directories convert to very little, to no traffic.
     
    CannonLogin, Oct 28, 2009 IP
  3. Raster Factory

    Raster Factory Peon

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    #3
    As said, directories aren't used to get a targeted audience. They are used to boost your search engine placement which in turn drives targeted traffic.
     
    Raster Factory, Oct 28, 2009 IP
  4. bluebelt91

    bluebelt91 Well-Known Member

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    Agreed.I also use these directories to boost my backlink and better PR.traffic is always less from these sites..
     
    bluebelt91, Oct 28, 2009 IP
  5. Ibn Juferi

    Ibn Juferi Prominent Member

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    #5
    Directories don't get much traffic, the usefulness is to influence SERPs.
     
    Ibn Juferi, Oct 28, 2009 IP
  6. homepageofthemonth

    homepageofthemonth Peon

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    #6
    It depends on what type of site you are trying to promote.

    Many good directories don't accept affiliate links, although the spammy ones do.

    SERPS is the key since Google and Yahoo are #1 and #3 in traffic.

    Holy crap just saw that Facebook is #2, probably old news to many of you.
    http://www.alexa.com/topsites
     
    homepageofthemonth, Oct 28, 2009 IP
  7. WallaceYeung

    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    #7
    My blog get a steady traffic from a few blog directories monthly, not too much but it's targetted!
     
    WallaceYeung, Oct 28, 2009 IP
  8. CEO254

    CEO254 Peon

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    #8
    I get none at all

    But then again, who checks directories besides Webmasters?
     
    CEO254, Oct 28, 2009 IP
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    avinashblacksmith Member

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    #9
    Hi,
    You re generate more traffic.Please work in Social Media Optimization(SMO)
    .
     
    avinashblacksmith, Oct 28, 2009 IP
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    I got an email from Ezine this morning that an article of mine was published and it would be featured on their homepage within 48 hrs, you'd think there would be a tiny bump of traffic with their 11MM UV / mo.
     
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    I don't think you get a whole lot you really just use them for backlinks.
     
    ItzPaul, Oct 29, 2009 IP
  12. mrpals

    mrpals Guest

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    #12
    I don't think I get much traffic from directories, it's so many website in on directories it just for back links
     
    mrpals, Oct 30, 2009 IP
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    michaeljm72 Active Member

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    #13
    a few hits a month come in from all the directories that i've submitted to and am listed in. odd isn't it?
     
    michaeljm72, Oct 30, 2009 IP
  14. akram123khan25

    akram123khan25 Active Member

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    #14
    directories is best for traffic link to so many directories
     
    akram123khan25, Oct 30, 2009 IP
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    james.parker Peon

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    #15
    In my opinion the directories submissions are only helpful in the indexing of the website.
     
    james.parker, Oct 30, 2009 IP
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    james.parker Peon

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    #16

    yes i am agree with the idea because i have submitted one of my client website to almost 1000 plus directories, but getting hardly 4 to 5 visitors per day.

    http://www.sybotechnologies.com
     
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    james.parker Peon

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    Thanks i am totally agree with nice idea because now a days the social media optimization is in.:)
     
    james.parker, Oct 30, 2009 IP
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    Applications developer Peon

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    #18
    Directories provide back links only.
    and may be eliminate in new future of they don't add some other facilities.
     
    Applications developer, Oct 30, 2009 IP
  19. seoexpert1985

    seoexpert1985 Peon

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    #19
    Directories are useful only for making your website more popular ( you will get more backlinks for your website) so dont expect to get traffic from directories . Maybe less than one hit to your website from most directories weekly.
     
    seoexpert1985, Oct 30, 2009 IP
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    ^^ Agree with above, providing more backlinks. IT will help your index though.
     
    Jpm773, Oct 30, 2009 IP