What should i consider when submitting site to web directories

[johnalex]

Hi Guys

When i submit my site to web directories i focus the things below
- relevant category (A must)
- Age
- PR of home page and PR of page where my link will be place

What else i need to consider ?

[nanclin]

Hello,

ubmitting your site to web directories is an essential part of successful link building. Besides from driving visitors to your web site by direct referrals, internet directories give static, one-way backlinks to your website, increasing your link popularity and your search engine rankings on search engines.

There has been some controversy on the effectiveness of web directories in search engine optimization. A directory is a hierarchical listing of hyperlinks generally grouped into categories. Abusive practices such as link farms, which are merely pages of links, bear some resemblance to web directories. However, most search engines recognize link farms and penalize or ignore them from search engine listings. A well maintained and moderated web directory is still a useful resource for many people.

Thanks.

[TrafficCop]

Directories are almost useless now because they get spammed so much. However, to answer your question, try to get some links with anchor text to match what you want to rank for.

[nanclin]

Submitting your site to web directories is an essential part of successful link building. Besides from driving visitors to your web site by direct referrals, internet directories give static, one-way backlinks to your website, increasing your link popularity and your search engine rankings on search engines.

when submitting to directories this below things very useful.

1. Proper anchor texts (link titles)
2. Choose the proper category
3. Back links from trusted directories
4. Consider paying to get listed

Thanks.
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[stacywacy]

Directories are almost useless now because they get spammed so much. However, to answer your question, try to get some links with anchor text to match what you want to rank for.

I'm not sure how spamming is relevant in determining whether or not a directory is useless. Yes, most directories will get spammed, but unless those spammers are able to list their own spammy sites in the directory then I'm not sure how anyone would know how much spam it gets - it all happens behind the scenes. The only thing that will matter are the listed sites that people can see - and how much spam it gets doesn't, and shouldn't, play a role.

[savaintl1@gmail]

To submit site within directory consider two main things first one is site's load time and functioning properly, second thing is he is not using nofollow attributes on the links. :)