Submitting to "correct" category have effect

I, like so many on DP, sumbit often to directories both free and paid. From time to time, I'm unable to get the "exact" category that is suitable for my site. That being said, my expectations are not to receive traffic, but increase PR -- exposure, etc. What effect, if any, does it have on my site if I'm listed in an area that's not specific to my area. For example, my site fits nicely in a subsection of Computers entitlted PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants). I find myself submitting to Computers >> Hardware, since not all directories have this specific category.

I'm curious what everyone's opinion is on this issue?

TIA
Chris

 

If you do not submit in the right category the site will be rejected or moved to the correct category by the admin of the directory.

I must agree that there are directories not covering all the topics but you can always suggest a new category to the owner of the directory.

I believe submitting to hardware is your case with pdas a good option but be sure to check the Consumer Electronics category. I would submit a pda site there.

 

In some cases, I've submitted to Consumer Electronics areas. I usually do a search for PDA to get an idea of any competing sites -- and where they are placed. I've found Consumer Electronics is often in Shopping. I have a store attached to my site, so it's not the worst. However, I try and submit my main site. So far, so good -- no rejections. In some cases, I've asked for directories to create new categories. The downside is that those pages initially have no PR. I'm thinking in the big PR directories - PR will eventually find it's way to my category. For example, Seven Seek is a PR 6, but my category is PR0. I imagine that will go up in time. After all, I'm in this for the long haul and a good directory is a good directory.

-Chris

 

Check if your category page is indexed and of so what date it was indexed. If its new it might not be index, hence no PR on it yet

 

Looks like it was indexed on June 27th -- no PR yet. Looks like I'll have to wait for next PR update unit PR is distributed to that category.

 

I use "keyword site:dmoz.org" to figure out right categories for directory submissions.

 

Submiting to the right category is the most important thing to do.

 

Great tip!