Directory Submission List

[newreality]

Anybody have a list of directories, important ones that can be submitted to, that may help rankings on the main SE's? (aside from ODP )

[rustybrick]

http://www.dmoz.org/ (base page PR9)
http://dir.yahoo.com/ (base page PR9)
http://www.earthstation9.com (base page PR6, it uses frames, but it is SE friendly)
http://www.geniusfind.com/ (base page PR6)
http://www.re-quest.net/ (base PR6)
http://www.qango.com/ (base page PR6)
http://www.wowdirectory.com/ (base page PR6)
http://www.directoryarchives.com/ (base page PR6)
http://www.gimpsy.com/ (base page PR6)
http://www.smartlinks.org (base PR5)
http://www.josh.nu/ (base PR5)
http://www.blakkat.com/ (base PR5)
http://www.webworldindex.com/ (base page PR5)
http://www.yeandi.com/ (base page PR5)
http://www.turnpike.net/directory.phtml (base page PR5)
http://www.websavvy.cc/ (base page PR5)
http://www.webworldindex.com/ (base page PR5)
http://www.worldwidewub.org/ (base page PR4)
http://www.thedirectorysite.com/ (base page PR4)
http://www.seekon.com/ (base page PR3)

source (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1391)

[newreality]

rustybrick, Thank You much.

[Elisabeth]

www.zeal.com (PR7 - though prefers 'non-commercial' sites & articles, the latter of which may be accepted if good quality content, part of com. site)

http://www.illumirate.com/ (PR6)
http://www.yeandi.com/ (PR5)

www.vlib.org (PR9)
www.ipl.org (PR8)

[seobook]

it is a working progress, but directory archives is intended to be a directory of directories that are either


high quality directories which may or may not provide static links (I try to annotate if they do not provide static links)
or non shoddy type directories that provide static links


it takes me a ton of effort to compile it though because most directories do not provide static indexable links or they have site wide phentemine text link sponsors.

[McFox]

Don't forget www.skaffe.com (base page PR6)

McF

[David Wallace]

Here is a list (http://www.strongestlinks.com/directories.php) that is updated regularly.

[fathom]

While some are repeats of the above about 160 here: http://www.spheri.ca/directories.html

[I, Brian]

For some reason Josh.nu often appears on these lists, but isn't that a redirect system in place I see? Also, last I saw geniusfind was defunct, pending a purchaser.

There's another list here, dealing with free directories with *spiderable* links:
http://www.platinax.co.uk/webmasters/articles/6/

As for paid directories - business.com is overcrowded, but there's still room for very good placement in the PR8 www.bluefind.com (http://www.bluefind.com) directory.

[JohnScott]

I've been enjoying submission to www.thisisouryear.com recently.

[mrunderhill]

I find the 1link2 UK Web Directory (http://www.1link2.com) to be very good and has very fast submission times.

[PixelStreamed]

www.netzoning.com is a new search directory whose directories can be spidered by search engines

[eitemiller]

thanks for the tip, but I am having a hard time submitting my site. I tried to submit it to Reference: Directories (http://www.netzoning.com/directory/Reference/Directories/) but it won't let me - it says "You are currently not in a category where a url can be added.

To add your URL, please go to the category where you think your web site would suite the category best. Then click on 'Add Url' to add your web site to the index."

I noticed you didn't have a problem Pixel - i saw your website there. Anyone else having probs?

Also noticed that their "company info" is a bad link...

[seobook]

www.netzoning.com is a new search directory whose directories can be spidered by search engines
but I do not think they provide static links :(

I think they go through some sort of redirect

[Incubator]

While some are repeats of the above about 160 here: http://www.spheri.ca/directories.html
Thanks Fathom, bookmarked

Cheers
WC

[PixelStreamed]

but I do not think they provide static links :(

I think they go through some sort of redirect

static links for the directory...redirects for certain pages such as Top Hits, New Link pages. :)

PixelStreamed

[seobook]

static links for the directory...redirects for certain pages such as Top Hits, New Link pages. :)

PixelStreamed

I did not think those links were static last time I looked

me heart static links. :) I added it to my directory of directories site.

[newreality]

PR8 bluefind.com directory sure seemed appealing.

However checking the backlinks none seem to show.

[fathom]

PR8 bluefind.com directory sure seemed appealing.

However checking the backlinks none seem to show.

Do a check for any of the websites advertised on Internet.com and associcated websites and you'll see the same thing.

Banner impressions give that impression but they "are" there.

[seobook]

I can verify John has a sitewide ad (on all the individual post pages) from my blog. :)

There are many many sites linking to / supporting that directory.

much of the PR comes from the Internet.Commerce links, but it would still have thousands of quality backlinks and at least a strong PR7 without those ads (although as far as I know John has no intention of dropping those ads)

[newreality]

Banner impressions give that impression but they "are" there.

By backlinks, I meant the advertised text listings on bluefind website.

Checking these sites for backlinks, these "listees", bluefind doesn't seem to come up as a site linking to them.

Unless its a coincidence with the four or five I've tried.

[seobook]

By backlinks, I meant the advertised text listings on bluefind website.

Checking these sites for backlinks, these "listees", bluefind doesn't seem to come up as a site linking to them.

Unless its a coincidence with the four or five I've tried.

Its that way for many high power sites. not showing up many times now. I have seen some BlueFind links show up though.

[fathom]

BlueFind (http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&q=link:http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Euncommonforum%2Ecom)

Near Bottom.

[newreality]

I did come across info stating that Google is trying to eliminate many second level paid-for directory listings. Wish I could recall where. I'll meditate on it.

[seobook]

I did come across info stating that Google is trying to eliminate many second level paid-for directory listings. Wish I could recall where. I'll meditate on it.

isn't every site in one form or another a second level directory????????

the web was specifically designed as a decentralized system.

[fathom]

I did come across info stating that Google is trying to eliminate many second level paid-for directory listings. Wish I could recall where. I'll meditate on it.

Actually Matt Cutts was quoted as saying (paraphrasing) "discounting site wide links is easy... as the pattern of "same": URL, anchor, and on-page location is unnatural.

However, buying a link, exchanging a link, or being given a link -- is the same thing "they are links" and while they may indeed be discounted and "worth less" they are not "worthless".

In any case a single link from a directory can only help - not harm.

[JohnScott]

By backlinks, I meant the advertised text listings on bluefind website.

Checking these sites for backlinks, these "listees", bluefind doesn't seem to come up as a site linking to them.

Unless its a coincidence with the four or five I've tried.



I would guess that you checked newly listed sites, because most of the sites I've checked do show as backlinks. Nevertheless, even when a link does not show as a backlink, it by no means indicates that the link isn't indexed by Google.

[seobook]

even when a link does not show as a backlink, it by no means indicates that the link isn't indexed by Google.

Yup, Google is trying to mix things up to confuse people.

[mystanky]

We offer anyone a free listing within our directory. It is usually reviewed within 1-3 weeks, the posted.
http://www.mystanky.com/addsubcats.php
;)

[seobook]

We offer anyone a free listing within our directory. It is usually reviewed within 1-3 weeks, the posted.
http://www.mystanky.com/addsubcats.php
;)

I do not think your directory provides static links :(

[stoner3221]

I do not think your directory provides static links :(
The submissions are redirects. No direct link to your site at all. If you’re trying to develop PR it will not help you.

[Relevancy]

www.topicdirectory.com (http://www.topicdirectory.com)

[mrunderhill]

Freebies please:-)

[Relevancy]

topicdirectory is free as long as you answer 4 questions or give them 200-400 words about your site and topic.

http://www.topicdirectory.com/addurl.html#topic

[mrunderhill]

Is it me or has BlueFind lost its PR?

[mrunderhill]

Yes but only for 3 months, I mean FREE :)

[Relevancy]

then http://www.strongestlinks.com/directories.php is your best bet. You can probably get 20 SEO friendly one way links out of this list for free.

[Relevancy]

but build links gradually. Build too fast and you look suspicious to Google.

[mrunderhill]

Thanks Relevancy.

I have also gained a few from here as well, most are free too. www.geocities.com/site_vortex/Directories_Indexes_Portals.html

[krisval]

Bob Mutch has the best list IMO. Strongest Links has the second best list.

When I start a new site, I generally choose 5-6 commercial directories that have been around for a while and are true directories generally not associated with SEO link building companies. I shy away from the cookie cutter directories that are all interlinked and or run by the same company.

Here is my criteria for selection. Just my opinion for what it is worth.
1. Length of time that the directory has been in business. Just do a whois lookup.
2. Quality of Content. Does the directory either actively add content via editors or do they accept free submissions. If they don't, they are not a directory, they are a link selling site and I stay away.
3. Is it a permanent listing. I only submit to directories with permanent listings. Yearly renewals for basic listings is an indication that they are selling links and not building a directory.
4. Does the directory offer multiple links to your site? In a couple of cases, I will use directories who provide multi links such as bcentral. However, the reality is that most of the smaller directories offering this service are just link sellers. Also, it is very hard to manage on the directory end because people change subpages all the time. This exposes the directory to a higher risk of "bait and switch".
5. Does the directory allow deep links and subdomains and multiple listings from the same site. Yes I know DMOZ does this, but is it really necessary for the smaller directories. Too many links to the same sites, IMO, is not a good thing and should be controlled. I only submit to directories who limit this practice. They may allow subdomains, but allow only 2-3 links to the same site. a recent DMOZ thread shows how this can be very spammy.
6. Does the directory offer other content? This can be SEO articles or forums, etc. whatever. I like directories with additional content on their site besides just links.

I don't worry too much about PR other than not submitting to a directory with a PR2 let's say and I am not too concerend with anchor text limits. For competitve keywords, you aren't going to get tot the top with directories. You will need to build many many links from content sites. Directories are great to get started and provide a long-term, relevant link.

[Jmoney1172]

Very Good criteria krisval! I pretty much follow the same. Although I'm not sure if I agree with the following:
Yearly renewals for basic listings is an indication that they are selling links and not building a directory.
Just b/c they charge a yearly renewal doesn't mean the directory necessarily sells links and isn't growing. I would actually argue the opposite. A recurring business model could indicate a directory is in it for the long haul. Web sites change all the time. A good human reviewed directory will make sure a site at least maintains the same level of quality as when it was originally added.

A yearly review of some sorts is a great way to make sure the contents of a directory is updated and still relevant - something the search engines love. I doubt many Internet directories would be willing to do all of this maintenance for free for the life of the listing.

Lets not forget that the Yahoo Directory charges renewal fees.