hey there, wondering if outsourced or UK/US based link builders use paid niche directories as part of their SE campaigns.. if the future of link building is about quality and relevancy, i'd hope niche directories are a necessity? feedback appreciated
Do not use any directories that explicitly advertise paid links. There is a difference between an editorial consideration fee (which does not guarantee inclusion) and payment for inclusion. The former is just fine; the latter is against Google's guidelines and will actually get you penalized if paid links are explicitly advertised on the directory site.