What is the best way to market a new link directory? IT is a free directory. The only paid part is for featured links. I want it to be a legit good link directory not some BS link farm.
post in forums such as this one and other webmaster related places offering free links it shouldn't take long put the forum in your signature with the anchor saying free link directory
Post about your offer in the freebies and link sales section. Or you can also write articles and submit them to article directories, just make sure that you use your keyword as the anchor text.
You can also find posting software and contact them and ask them add you site to there list... Post you directories on other directories...