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    • Host1
      Host1 last edited by

      Hi.

      I've added my site to dmoz.org 3-4 months ago or something. Still not accepted (surprise..)

      Anyway, i was wondering if there is any other sites like dmoz.org i can add my site to? (Free sites, not interested in the countless "pay for express listing"-sites).

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        Host1 last edited by

        Thanks for the good advice.

        Money is not really the issue, just not a fan of all the directories online, probably somewhat affected by all the directory-services calling me trying to sell me listings for insane amounts of money. (Local services here in Norway.)

        Good tips on using opensiteexplorer. Will definately take a look there.

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        • brandfield
          brandfield last edited by

          Have you taken a look at your competitors and the pages they get backlinks from yet?

          http://www.opensiteexplorer.org

          For me it works fine to find free options (most of the times).

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          • Jinx14678
            Jinx14678 last edited by

            I know this one is good, but very hard to get into as not many sites qualify.

            http://www.ipl.org/

            Other than that I am not sure how many more out there would classify as Free AND Quality.

            Although there are good sites out there that you have to pay for, paying is not a sign of being bad, just like free is not a sign of good.

            If money is the issue then this a completely different story,

            But if it is just that you do not like paid directories, then in my opinion look at the directories on more factors other than that..

            Last Cache data?

            Do they rank for their own brand name?

            Are they a PR 0? (Bad sign)

            Are they laden with Adsense and Affiliate links?  (Bad Sign)

            Do they serve a purpose other than another directory in the thousands of directories?

            Are the sites all properly categorized?

            Do they allow bidding? (Bad sign)

            Do they allow all sites? or do they have strict rules on Pharmaceutical, Gambling, Drugs ect....

            This is just a few things to look at

            hope this helps

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