If a page one result for a keyword is mostly directories, do I have a chance to rank for this keyword?
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I feel like although directories carry a lot of weight and links, I'd think that my client would be able to gain a top position, since none of the others are competitor pages, nor are the directories engaging.
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Thanks for all your input! Just wanted some more experienced input, we shall see how it turns out.
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You can outrank directories. You may even find that those results are easier to gain as Google likes to blend their results.
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Yup, I agree, they are just results, like any other, and if they are all directories, chances are you can take them down over time.
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Have you considered getting links from those directories for your client? Do that and get some additional links that are better that your competition doesn't have and I would imagine that you would outrank them over time.
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