Back to Basics: Lets talk link directories :)
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Hi,
Ok, bit of a muddy subject for me because lots say it's a good method, great for getting things started and some say it's a complete waste of time and it's spammy.
But I guess the difference between the two opinions is quality!
I have stopped using directories but think it's time to add some diversity to my link profile.
In the past I have used this - http://www.directorycritic.com/free-directory-list.html
What are your thoughts on that list? Does it actually fall into the spammy category and I should be looking for a much higher quality list.
Cheers
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My response would essentially be the same for this question as your other question about article directories.
Do the most important/niche directories first. Check/find directories where your competition is listed, specially the ones that are outranking you in the SERPS. But again, don't do just a ton of those directories in one day. I would pick the niche ones, do them randomly amongst other link initiatives.
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In my opinion, yes, there is some value in getting your website listed in some directories–but not all.
The main trick is figuring out which directories are worthwhile. I'd put a higher value on sites such as BOTW or DMOZ over 99.9% of directories in your list.
The main thing is to check how often the listings are updated, are the pages cached regularly by the SE's and the general quality of the sites that are submitted.
What you're trying to do is to figure out how much trust and what value the SE's are giving to the sites.
There are probably a few jewels in your list but I would be very selective and once you have found a dozen good sites you'll have a high quality list for most projects.
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