DMOZ how long?
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Hi,
How long does it take for DMOZ to process a suggest url?
Thanks,
Ben
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Thank you to everyone who helped clarify this issue.
I thought about becoming an editor, although, from what I read, the SEO value of having a DMOZ link may not be as strong as it once was...
Great info!
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It really depends on the category... some categories have several active editors with dozens of submissions a day, others haven't been updated in years.
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Nice to know.
How active is dmoz today ? (as far as editors and sumbitions)
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Yup, I'm an editor at DMOZ and I know lots of other people who have done it as well. You just need to write a good application, and do a good job at editing the categories.
By starting with a sub category, I mean actually apply at DMOZ not a satellite site. So if the category you want to go for is Books, start with something like Audio Book Rentals, then move up to Audio Books, then finally Books, etc.
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Do you know anyone that did that ?
I've try - I've become an editor to some domoz satellite sites like chefmoz and music moz but no luck in moving up from there
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The best way to get listed in DMOZ is to become an editor. Start with a minor sub category that is related to your topic, then work your way up the hierarchy by building a track record of good edits.
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Submit and forget it.
If you do get listed great but don't expect to and certainly don't think it will make much difference to your rankings.
If you are pinning you hope on dmoz you are going to be disappointed.
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Hi,
Before submitting check and see if the category has an editor - at the bottom of the page one or more username should be listed. If there are no editors with Dmoz going down the hill, chances are slim that you will get listed.
If there is at least one editor - you can get listed - but even so it can take a lot of time.
However, the Dmoz "get listed" best strategy is: submit it and forget about it. (if you get listed good, if not , good)
Even if you get listed the benefits are no longer as they used to be.
Cheers.
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1 day to never.
Depends on the number of editors, submissions for the category you submit a link to and quality of the website submitted.
Check out this guide for tips on how to get a DMOZ link.
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