Anyone out there, who has the slightest idea on How "DMOZ" goes about approval of the directory submissions for listings?

- I submitted a website a few weeks back to DMOZ directory but I received no update so far. Though at the end of submission, I was informed that I should be receiving an update within 3-4 weeks. I hope, its already close to the 4th week.

Could somebody please help me on this?

As each editor works in different ways there really isn't a set time frame for DMOZ submissions to be considered. If you followed the instructions when preparing your submission and submitted to the most appropriate category, basically the only thing you can do now is sit back and wait.

Is their an editor for the category you submitted to? if no then it could take a real long time. You could apply for the job.

I hope, its already close to the 4th week.It could be anywhere from minutes to a few years, assuming the site is listable. DMOZ is not a listing service and some editors do not even use the suggested sites when looking for sites to add to a category. After you have submitted once, move on and forget about.

BTW, if you are asking about the site in your profile, its more likely to be rejected than listed due to insufficient unique content. When I was an editor, I would not have listed it.

I have some sites at the four year waiting mark. They are good B2B sites and not MFAs or anything.

dmoz is a good listing but hard to get these days

It's really true that it's hard to be listed in DMOZ these days.

funny you can become an editor quicker!

Is their an editor for the category you submitted to? if no then it could take a real long time. You could apply for the job.


Oh...I never knew how togo about locating an editor for a specific category. I 'll try and figure it out today and see, if i get any success at it.

Thanks a ton for the direction.

:)

I know....have you also been an editor with the DMOZ?

I have some sites at the four year waiting mark. They are good B2B sites and not MFAs or anything.

On that note, would you have some time to visit my website and rate it on its content and quality on lines of approval?

In case you could, the domain is : htp://www.infodoro.com

:confused:

BTW, if you are asking about the site in your profile, its more likely to be rejected than listed due to insufficient unique content. When I was an editor, I would not have listed it.

I appreciate your candid feedback. Could you please elaborate on what you mean by unique content? The site in my profile, is Infodoro and it is an application based social networking site. Why do you see it being rejected? Also, if you could suggest me a few fixes to ensure, it doesn't get rejected.

I'll appreciate any feedback coming.

Have a wonderful day :)

Oh...I never knew how togo about locating an editor for a specific category. I 'll try and figure it out today and see, if i get any success at it.

Thanks a ton for the direction.

:)

If you look at the very bottom of the directory page where you are searching there will be a name of who the editor is - or a question asking if you would like to edit this topic..... either way click and you are there - asking the editor or applying for the job.

I appreciate your candid feedback. Could you please elaborate on what you mean by unique content? The site in my profile, is Infodoro and it is an application based social networking site. Why do you see it being rejected? Also, if you could suggest me a few fixes to ensure, it doesn't get rejected. Insufficient unique content.

Insufficient unique content.

Okay...lemme put it this way?

How do i go about making this Unique content sufficient for approval? We are growing organically right now...and his way, i hope it would take us some time to build upon sufficient content except for any valid quick fixes, if you know of....

:confused:

I'm getting impatient about that.I never get any feedback from dmoz.

I'm getting impatient about that.If you are unhappy with the service that DMOZ provids, try asking for a refund.I never get any feedback from dmoz.They do not provide feedback.

If you look at the very bottom of the directory page where you are searching there will be a name of who the editor is - or a question asking if you would like to edit this topic..... either way click and you are there - asking the editor or applying for the job.


I tried your suggestion but it still didnt work. :confused:
The Category, I was considering was "Social Networking/Communities" for which there was no Editor. Thats how, I ened up volunteering to be one. However, my application was rejected on the grounds that this is a relatively vast category and they dont hand it out to someone, who is relatively new.

And that I should apply to more restricted and narrow categories or topics.

What else, shall I do to get my site listed? I have not heard anything as yet on being accepted or rejected for the listing. This time, however I re-submitted the website.

The major reason I had to do this, was Alexa not being able to pull up information on my updated website. This 11th of February, we updated the Infodoro website to add the new web application 'Shopping List' and update the existing 'FiveWords' application, to make it more rich and interactive for the users. Unluckily, Alexa seems to be pulling in information only through the Open Directory. That being said, could someone suggest me how to go about getting listed with "DMOZ" and getting my website information, updated at Alexa?

This is an urgent requirement and any pointers, that could help with fixing the problems would be highly appreciated.

Looking forward to responses,

Thanks for your time..........:)

This time, however I re-submitted the website
Wrong move. If the editor working that category happens to work through submissions by date, then you've just sent yours to the end of the queue.


Best advice for working with DMOZ is to:

1) make sure the site meets the criteria
2) carefully prepare your submission
3) submit to the most appropriate category
4) sit back and wait

There is really not much else you can do.

As for Alexa, yes, it does pull its directory results from DMOZ, so until your site is listed there it won't show at Alexa. But that should be so far down your priority list that it can probablybe ignored.

This is an urgent requirement and any pointers, that could help with fixing the problems would be highly appreciated. huh? Is the success or failure of your site dependent on the actions of a volunteer at a free directory (ie DMOZ)????

I have a 7 page rank site, listed on Alexa under top 100 but I didn't succeed to have it listed in DMOZ. I think it's a matter of luck

I have a 7 page rank site, listed on Alexa under top 100 but I didn't succeed to have it listed in DMOZ.PR and Alexa rank have nothing to do with the criteria for getting a listing in DMOZ.

Oh....I never thought on those lines! I see what you're saying... So, probably now, I am left with the only option of waiting for this listing to be approved.

However, doyou have any idea, what is the maximum time frame, once could expect in from the DMOZ editors? I am asking this, beacuse I possibly made this submission alm ost a month or more back and I have recieved no updates so far.

A quick question, if you could help with this:

What do you have to say about my selected category at DMOZ? Is it appropriate or do you see a problem there?

I have submitted 'Infodoro' under 'Social Networking Sites' as, we have a bunch of social applications, acessible over the web and intended to help the society & the common man with efficient management of their personal information and additionally, provide the users with the ease of access.

- Please suggest, if I have made the submission under the right category or not? Your feedback would be much appreciated

Thanks,:)

However, doyou have any idea, what is the maximum time frame, once could expect in from the DMOZ editors? I am asking this, beacuse I possibly made this submission alm ost a month or more back and I have recieved no updates so far.The maximum time is never. Editors are under no obligation to even look at the suggested sites when looking for sites to build a category. The pool of suggested sites is just one option (the worst option) they have to find good sites to build a category.

You won't get any updatesWhat do you have to say about my selected category at DMOZ? Is it appropriate or do you see a problem there?no idea, but if you suggested to the wrong category, then an editor will move it....BUT, unless a lot has changed since you first started this thread, then its still not listable.

I've tried submitting my site - Properite Landlord Software - <snip> - over 6 months ago and I am still awaiting for it to be listed. I bet people die sometimes before they get it listed !!! Has anybody had much luck becoming an editor ?

~2000 sites a month get listed
78 940 people have become editors

I was successful in getting a DMOZ listing.After months of frustration my website submission has finally been approved by the DMOZ editorial team and has been put in the respective category.It took 8 months to get the nod ,since it was a free subscription.I had already given up hope and when I asked members from various forums they came up with 2 options a)DMOZ is no longer important and 2)Bribe the editor.Well I didn't believe the first and neither did I try the second one.So people who still have their website waiting for approval in the cue don't get dis heartened just submit it to the most relevant category .Incase your website has 10 keywords and you optimize your website properly for all of them, then try submitting it to the category that has the minimum amount of approvals pending.That will surely help.I did that and was successful.

I dont really know why didnt I have an update so far. I think, it has been over a month and half now... And the way, we see the website I am working on) evolving would be as a 'Social networking site'. Do any of you see any issues with the category I am trying to get at? 'Social Networking'.

Am I doing something wrong, due to which its taking this long to be reviewed and accepted?

I dont really know why didnt I have an update so far. I think, it has been over a month and half now...
As you've been told a few times in this thread, there is no time frame for DMOZ to act on submissions. The best thing you can do -- as you sit back and wait -- is continue to develop content that will encourage an editor to seek out your site.

Is there any paid options available for inclusion within DMOZ ;)

Is there any paid options available for inclusion within DMOZ ;)no...........

only if you know an editor that is taking money

only if you know an editor that is taking moneyRather than just repeat the SEO forums urban myth on this, what evidence do you have?

it was a joke... but one with that kernel of truth that makes for the building of good myth

It can be extremely frustrating because it is like waiting on a line but you don't know how far back you are or even if you are on the right one. It is not unlike the old days at the DMV

It can be extremely frustrating because it is like waiting on a line but you don't know how far back you are or even if you are on the right one. It is not unlike the old days at the DMVThere is no "line" ... it is just a "pool" of sites that have been suggested that the editor may or may not choose to use when looking for new sites to build a category.

There is no "line" ... it is just a "pool" of sites that have been suggested that the editor may or may not choose to use when looking for new sites to build a category.

Good analogy something other than being cheap won't allow me to pay Yahoo

even my site which is carrying a decent PR and is well indexed by google for a couple of years now....but still waiting for Dmoz listing...

a decent PR and is well indexed by google for a couple of years nowneither of which are a criteria by which a DMOZ editor judges a site as listable

whether you are listed in Dmoz or Not doesn't matter if you are getting a reasonable amount of traffic, which is the ultimate goal for every or site.....

even my site which is carrying a decent PR and is well indexed by google for a couple of years now....but still waiting for Dmoz listing...

I think that the problem might be that their editors are overloaded with requests and that because there are so many editors they lack consistency. This was less of an issue years ago when the web was a smaller place. That being said, it is very frustrating to have a good site, use ethical white hat SEO and still not be listed. I can't see paying Yahoo for a listing either.

Best regards,

I have a site that is listed with every one of the search engines listed by dmoz and I have been super paitient and the site is all orginal content with nice pictures and everything and I am not listed and frankly it is a bit annoying that at a min they could say hey your site sucks get a real job or anything just to let you know where you stand the site is 3 years old has backlinks has 3PR www.cheapcharlieshotels.com in case anyone would like to look thanks chuck

your title tag is too long and does not need to have company name or domain name in it

I have a site that is listed with every one of the search engines listed by dmoz and I have been super paitient and the site is all orginal content with nice pictures and everything and I am not listed and frankly it is a bit annoying that at a min they could say hey your site sucks get a real job or anything just to let you know where you stand the site is 3 years old has backlinks has 3PR cheapcharlieshotels.com in case anyone would like to look thanks chuckI doubt it listable.... appears MFA.

I doubt it listable.... appears MFA.

what is MFA made for adwords?

your title tag is too long and does not need to have company name or domain name in it

Where would you put your name then? just in the heading not in the title?

I made the title long to include relavant keywords, your saying this is a mistake?

If you were me what would you write for the title?

what is MFA made for adwords?
Made For Adsense

Do MFA sites normally have 120 pages of unique content?

I have tried that but their response was that I would be partial. I applied on the very local level where there is no editor as far as I can tell. I am open to suggestions.
Thanks

I had submitted 3 website 6 months ago, and then 3 months ago, no website has been accepted by DMOZ. I am really interested to find out what the rule is to get DMOZ listed.

I had submitted 3 website 6 months ago, and then 3 months ago, no website has been accepted by DMOZ. I am really interested to find out what the rule is to get DMOZ listed.NOT resubmitting is a really good step towards getting a listing

I even tried to volunteer as an editor as they are very understaffed and I was rejected because they said I had an ax to grind. It's like buying a lottery ticket. What makes me mad is seeing some SEO guys getting sites right in there. That makes me smell a rat somewhere.

What makes me mad is seeing some SEO guys getting sites right in there. That makes me smell a rat somewhere.Please produce the evidence and the editor involved will be removed (...it don't figure that EVERY time that this gets asked for, no one can produce it?)

Please produce the evidence and the editor involved will be removed (...it don't figure that EVERY time that this gets asked for, no one can produce it?)

I wish I could but I would be breaking an NDA with a client that is working with that SEO company. The SEO company has recently become part of moxymedia but that is all I can say. I would be happy being allowed to become an editor in an area where I know there isn't one. Why wouldn't they accept that help?