Is it worth it to pay for YAHOO directory, Business.com and others like BOTW. I always thought Google looked down on paid directory links?? Am I wrong on this??
I would agree with you. Paying for links is usually a bad idea. Added to which - most of those paid directories you mention are expensive! Far better to build up genuine, natural links and present relevant material on your site. Google would much prefer that!
there are no rules or information from google about the low level of paid directories, we wait for the opinion of other senior.. _______________________ http://www.donkissotes.com
I dunno if it matters THAT much. Also alot of subpages on the directories will have low PR anyway and won't boost your site much
paying links is consider as black hat try other ways like advertising on it using images or banner then add your link below with some text on it to make it look natural.
I purchased for one in the Yahoo Directory back in May of 2008 and this is what I came up with. Yahoo Directory Worth The Money I'm sure this will help in your decision...
there are no rules about having the paid link.. though as far as I have heard, paid links and free links are as much as the same.. but if you have the means, then go for it..
Yahoo is tough, sometimes it is worth it. It really depends on your niche and how far back you will be burried in the directory.
If I do recall correctly... I was getting a good amount of traffic back then, but has since slowed down. I still get some, but not nearly as much.. When I did signup with them though, there was a noticeable jump in my rankings from being listed in the Yahoo Directory.
If you want to build a high authority site, then definitely. However,. if you are looking to promote an affiliate site, never!!! Remember: BOTW can deny your website and refuse refund of the money if not included. Be sure to submit only quality sites. Also ensure that you need to submit a site that has been live for more than 6 months