Worth paying for directory listings?
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I'm going through the recommended SEO directory list but I notice that most of them are paid listings. I have been told that it is not worth spending any money on this, so why are there so many recommended in this list?
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"4 letter words are appropriate at certain times, in certain situations..... Much like directories....."
LOL. Love it!
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4 letter words are appropriate at certain times, in certain situations..... Much like directories.....
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So is rank, link, and ironically four.
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Thanks, Jeepster.
Will have a look at that list. -
This list here http://www.seomoz.org/directories/local contains some good free ones.
Otherwise, I'm with Brian: the number of free directories outside that list worth submitting to can be counted on the fingers of one hand. -
directory submission is a four letter word, far as i'm concerned.
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There are a few besides DMOZ. But maybe (literally) 3-5.
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Thanks again, Brian.
Are the free ones on this list worth spending my time on? -
It depends on the directory. 99% aren't worth even submitting for free.
But there are a few that can send some trust and authority onto your site, such as:
Yahoo
Business.com
FamilyFriendlySites (one of my favorites)
BOTW
JoeAnt
CannyLink...and some niche-specific directories.
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