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Is the Yahoo Directory Important anymore?

Discussion in 'Yahoo' started by Olney, Jan 18, 2005.

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    Not saying that I wouldn't pay but I want to know how does the directory fall into the category of being important now?

    I've personally hardly seen any site come up on Yahoo's search that was listed in their directory.

    It's like the optimized sites are showing up first.
     
    Olney, Jan 18, 2005 IP
  2. roadies

    roadies Well-Known Member

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    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    Naturally, they are optimised...
     
    dcristo, Jan 19, 2005 IP
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    clasione Notable Member

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    It's especially important to your serps in Yahoo! search....

    I tend to notice that it is a good possibility that catagory keywords carry heavy weight to your site....

    and yes - the other se's crawl the Yahoo directory....

    it definetly helps to be in there....

    It's a recurring fee if you need to pay to get in...... which just plain ol sucks....
     
    clasione, Jan 19, 2005 IP
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    luisfernandez Peon

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    I think Yahoo directory is still important. And yes, it helps you rank well at Yahoo.
     
    luisfernandez, Jan 23, 2005 IP
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    pwaring Well-Known Member

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    I don't think the Yahoo! directory is as important as it used to be, and unless you're a business it's probably not worth paying to try and get listed. Out of all the sites I run/maintain, I notice a great deal more traffic from Google and Yahoo! search than from any directory sites (although directories are still useful for boosting your ranking in the normal search engines, as a couple of people have mentioned already, and of course the extra publicity is always a good thing).
     
    pwaring, Jan 23, 2005 IP
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    goplanit Peon

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    I run a commercial site and about 3 years ago I submitted to Yahoo for a free listing and was lucky enough to get in, I've never been asked to pay. Just lucky I guess. Infact I was looking after 2 other commercial sites as well and managed to get a free listing for those, just try it and see what happens.
     
    goplanit, Jan 30, 2005 IP
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    i dont think yahoo is as big as google n e more google seems to have taken over :d
     
    djsparky, Jan 31, 2005 IP
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    I was fortunate to get a free listing as well. I was actually very surprised at how helpful the editors there were. If you can get in, and you can afford it, or you can get in for free (even better), it's worth it.
     
    mopacfan, Jan 31, 2005 IP
  10. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    A Yahoo! listing is one of the first things I do for new SEO projects.

    I've seen Yahoo! SERP positions jump as a result of buying the listing.

    The bottom line: If you can afford it- DO IT!
     
    Crazy_Rob, Jan 31, 2005 IP
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    Redleg Raider

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    Got listed in the yahoo directory yesterday, on a PR 8 page (for free!).. :D

    And the traffic from Yahoo exploded.
    The site ranks great for several really good and popular keywords now, so a listing in the directory really helps with the Yahoo SERPs.. :)
     
    Redleg, Jan 31, 2005 IP
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    San Diego Real Estate Peon

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    Yahoo Directory listing or submittal. Can someone please guide me to the location for free submital for Yahoo! Also, what is the normal time frame vs. Rush for $299? AND MOST importantly is it worth the Rush Fee?

    Please advise...
     
    San Diego Real Estate, Jan 31, 2005 IP
  13. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    After you click on "Suggest a site" you will be given the option for a standard listing or the Express (rush) listing.

    I don't know the time frame. I haven't submitted via the Free option in over six years.
     
    Crazy_Rob, Jan 31, 2005 IP
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    mihirkantabehara Peon

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    yes i do believe that
     
    mihirkantabehara, Feb 1, 2005 IP