Sorry, "consensus" - I need to learn to spell... Are there any "industry-leading" paid-inclusion directories that are by far the best bang for your buck? Is yahoo the best? $250/year is pretty steep...
We offer a value added package on a directory that is supported by a sustainable marketing & support program Forplex Business Directory http://www.forplex.com/submit.php With 3 & 5 Deep Link Options too For a Directory on the way up, that is mid tier (at present) and continuosly updating and adding new features then yes this is 'a good bang for your buck' Thanks for your consideration
I can't answer directly as waiting for some results. Rest assured that my directory is very well promoted and have high backend links. It is not comparable to most directories here in DP as it is very young. But I can guarantee that it has the sufficient amount of QUALITY BACKLINKS that ONLY a FEW CHOSEN ONES can PROVIDE.
$250 a year is not steep for any serious business. If you are trying to promote another proxy crap then yahoo directory is not for you even if it was free.
i'd say look at the ones which are already the top dogs Aviva , Alive and soon to be ones including Forplex and Dir Surfer thts all ...