Can you recommend any quality directories?
Yes, some of the older and more established web directory sites include Yahoo Directory, Best of the Web Directory and DMOZ.
Everyone has heard of Yahoo, and its directory was the first on the web and is now one of the most dominant. To submit your site to the directory of Yahoo, there are free and paid listing submission options. If your website is non-commercial you are eligible for the free listing, but there is no certainty that your website will be approved. The paid listings cost $299 per year and are reviewed within a week.
There is no need to worry too much about getting approval. As long as your website is a quality and genuine site and you have followed all the rules and guidelines set down by the directory there really should be no problem. Once you get listed in the directory, it will also be featured in the ‘What’s new’ section of the directory and should soon be seeing a lot of traffic.
Best of the Web Directory has been around just as long and has lasted due to its high standards and quality listings. Its editorial guidelines for reviews are strict and this is why it has a reputation as one of the best web directories. If you receive a link from this seo-friendly directory, it will benefit your site greatly and you will see an increase in search engine rankings.
To list on Best of the Web there are two listing options. An annual review of the site costs US$ 99.95 and a one off review costs US$ 249.95.
DMOZ is a free directory and the most popular on the web, admired for its high standards and quality listings. You are advised to submit your website to DMOZ yourself. DMOZ only gives you one chance to list with them so all guidelines should be carefully studied before submitting. Be extra careful as to which category you select for your website, choosing an unrelated one will see your submission returned.
DMOZ is also known as the Open Directory Project, if you get approved it means your website is also viewed on DMOZ’s associate sites, such as Yahoo Search, Google, Netscape Search and AOL Search.
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