Yahoo Directory - Free Submit, how long did it take?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by carbonfiberhoods, Aug 1, 2010.

  1. #1
    I'm trying to submit some sites to the yahoo directory. Some of the sites categories qualify for the free submittal which is great :) . The only problem is how long does it take? Is this a process that takes months / years / lifetime like DMOZ or does it actually take a specific amount of time in most cases like 30 days or so?

    What was your experience submitting to the yahoo directory for a free site.

    I can also pay the $299, but I'm hoping that I get don't have to do that.

    thanks!
     
    carbonfiberhoods, Aug 1, 2010 IP
  2. CReed

    CReed Prominent Member

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    #2
    It depends - in the categories that are well represented, I'm not hearing of anyone getting listed for free even if the option is available. In the categories that are lacking content, I have heard of sites being added via that option. In the past it was generally within 30 days; not so sure about the time frame now. How long ago did you submit?

    There used to be a notation to resubmit after 3/4 weeks if it wasn't listed; not sure if it still holds true.
     
    CReed, Aug 1, 2010 IP
  3. carbonfiberhoods

    carbonfiberhoods Peon

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    #3
    I submitted my site to yahoo today and another one about a week ago. I'll keep tabs on it and see if it gets submitted, then update this thread in a month, as long as I remember :)
     
    carbonfiberhoods, Aug 1, 2010 IP
  4. CReed

    CReed Prominent Member

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    Please do - I'd like to know as I have a few pending myself. ;)

    Good luck.
     
    CReed, Aug 2, 2010 IP
  5. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    If you are looking for a main category listing (vs the local regional listings) you need to pay for a review. I have a bunch of paid listings and have also submitted some quality non-commercial sites that don't run ads (DMOZ listed, linked to by many edu and gov sites) and have never heard anything - and this goes back as long as 5 years.
     
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  6. twp

    twp Peon

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    I normally pay $299 for the submission. Two years ago I submitted two sites to yahoo free submittal for testing, both sites got listed 7-8 months after the submission.
     
    twp, Aug 2, 2010 IP
  7. ATSCF

    ATSCF Peon

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    Took my computer repair site 2 or 3 weeks to get approved.
     
    ATSCF, Aug 3, 2010 IP
  8. Master Directory

    Master Directory Well-Known Member

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    #8
    usually take 1 month
     
    Master Directory, Aug 3, 2010 IP
  9. xiaoayuan

    xiaoayuan Peon

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    I submitted to yahoo on July 29,2010. To date, there is no message.
     
    xiaoayuan, Aug 17, 2010 IP
  10. carbonfiberhoods

    carbonfiberhoods Peon

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    I submitted on Aug 1st.. still nothing, today is Aug 17th 2010

    I'll give it a month or maybe slightly longer. Hopefully it doesn't take an eternity like the DMOZ lottery mafia.

    I submitted 3 sites, hopefully one gets through :)

    If worse comes to worse I'll just have to foot the bill and pay.
     
    carbonfiberhoods, Aug 17, 2010 IP
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    emailm Peon

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    In my experience it is tough to get approval from yahoo free directory. My site is pending nearly 4 months.
     
    emailm, Aug 18, 2010 IP
  12. wilburncarver347

    wilburncarver347 Greenhorn

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    #12
    it takes long time
     
    wilburncarver347, Aug 19, 2010 IP
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    Montreal Classifieds Active Member

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    #13
    I never was able to get into Yahoo directory.
     
    Montreal Classifieds, Aug 19, 2010 IP
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    I can't remember exactly, but I want to say 3 weeks.
     
    MalRynolds, Aug 19, 2010 IP