Are directories worth my time?

[endlessrange]

So I just came across SEOMoz's directory list. And I wanted to ask what people think about directories.

I hear for new sites, they are good. For old sites, not so much. We are launching a new project next week. Should I start submitting it to some directories?

Look forward to opinions. I really love this forum, everyone is so helpful!

[DavidKonigsberg]

Rule of thumb is if its a niche directory specific for your industry  then go for it otherwise unless it dmoz or really strong and popular dont. All the link and seo directories i would stay away from.

[Zoolander]

I have 2 new sites with 7-8 grade A for onpage for generally equally competative keywords and the one in directories doesn't do as well and did not appear in top 50 until I did things other than directories (Galaxy, JoeAnt and Gimpsy) although that might have something to do with how initially it was solely directories and nothing else.

[malecce]

Hi Hilary

I think that you must evaluate every directory where you can register your site.I use Seomoz bar for this, if the page where i can insert my website have a good page authority i decide to register  also if i must pay.

Bye

Maurizio