Yahoo Australia Directory

Discussion in 'Directories' started by graeme, Aug 3, 2010.

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    Does anyone know if Yahoo Australia directory is still taking submissions? They say they are, and there is a form for it, but as a web designer I've submitted maybe 10 quality sites over the last 12 months and none of them have been included.

    For those who aren't aware, Yahoo Australia directory (http://au.dir.yahoo.com/) does not provide a paid listing option like Yahoo USA, only a free submit. The thing is, it doesn't look like their actually reviewing any submissions, unless they're just taking a very long time.

    I tried to submit a help query through their help section, but I got a bounceback message saying their Directory team's email was no longer valid.

    Anyone had any success in getting listed in Yahoo Australia?

    Cheers
    Graeme
     
    graeme, Aug 3, 2010 IP
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    CanadianEh Notable Member

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    That is a great question. I am curious if people are getting approvals for free submissions on Yahoo country specific sites like Australia, Canada and Asia.
     
    CanadianEh, Aug 4, 2010 IP
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    CReed Prominent Member

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    From what I can tell they stopped reporting new additions to the directory after Friday, 3 November, 2006. There is no list of new additions beyond that; this may or may not be an indication that they stopped adding new sites. I did compare the directory at yahoo.com with this regional version and it's missing a number of listings so it could appear as such.
     
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    CanadianEh Notable Member

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    If you do an advanced search, you get zero sites updated in the last year. I think we can safely say Rest in Peace to this directory.
     
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    graeme Guest

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    Thanks for the feedback. Very strange then that they continue to not only show the directory but also still have a working submission form. Weird for such a big company. What a waste of time...

    Graeme
     
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    thanks for sharing yahoo australia directory link
     
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    Yes, it is weird that a high profile company would waste people's time like that.
     
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