Which Directories are worth to buy a backlink?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Zetman, Jul 19, 2007.

  1. Valley

    Valley Peon

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    #21
    If this is for SERPS spend it on beer instead. It will proove just as useful. Directories don't count for an awful lot for serps
     
    Valley, Jul 25, 2007 IP
  2. maldives

    maldives Prominent Member

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    #22
    You are very wrong to claim with with no facts to show. Links from quality web directories can have great impact on your serp results. I have couple of websites that ranks very well in SERPs and most of the backlinks I have are directly from directories.

    Since youa re not aware I would also like to let you know that google recommends submitting to quality web directories. It is mentioned in their webmaster guidelines. ;)
     
    maldives, Jul 25, 2007 IP
  3. Valley

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    #23
    Does it really work then? Are you sure?
    I came to the assumption a year ago that directories were devalued by about 80 % of link weight
     
    Valley, Aug 11, 2007 IP
  4. Valley

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    #24
    If I submitted to your automotive section this is what I would get
    http://www.bigweblinks.com/Automotive/Automotive2.asp which is PR
    This is supporting link one. Most directories have quite low PR pages, and a high home page.
    I just cannot see how google would value it anymore, unless of course there was very little keyword competition.
    A lot of people who viciously defend directories make actually own them!

    Will try to find some evidence that directories are devalued, I believe it but I will try to proove it. The exceptions are the ones with Trust, DMOZ yahoo, BOW
     
    Valley, Aug 11, 2007 IP
  5. NeoGen

    NeoGen Writer

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    #25
    I am not sure if you can buy signature at WHT. To the best of my knowledge, you can't trade/sell your signature at WHT and any such activity could lead to account suspension at WHT.
     
    NeoGen, Aug 11, 2007 IP
  6. priyakochin

    priyakochin Banned

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  7. usasportstraining

    usasportstraining Notable Member

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    #27
    I agree. Although Matt C mentioned BOTW and the DMOZ (if you can get in) as well.
     
    usasportstraining, Aug 12, 2007 IP
  8. Valley

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    #28
    I will add a site that is a couple of weeks old, for a not particaulary difficult keyword, and really no links to BOW, and see if I get get it from G page 2 to page one.
    Would anyone agreee that is a fair test?
     
    Valley, Aug 12, 2007 IP