Are there other types of directory sites apart from website listings?
There are various types of web directory sites online, and not all of them are seo-friendly directory sites and which one you choose will depend on your website, the service it provides, the products it sells and the target audience you want to attract. Here are some of the most common types of directories in which you could use for manual directory submission to get your site listed.
General directory sites will accept all kinds of websites and have a long list of categories to select from. On these directory sites you will find anything from health issues, business & finance, to shopping, I.T., travel and food. Categories are simply listed in alphabetical order.
These kinds of directory sites reach a larger amount of users simply because they are general and list practically everything there is to list. Even if you are after a specific market it would still be worth listing your website in a general directory as it is all exposure and as long as it is a quality directory can only add value.
Niche directory sites list those websites that are related to the subject of that directory, this could be a travel directory that lists only websites offering travel related products and services. If you can find a directory that is related to your website it would benefit you to submit to this, as it can generate backlinks which will add value to your site.
Regional directory sites can contain general and niche listings as they have a large range of categories to select from but are area specific. If you cater to a specific area then it is a good idea to list your website on a regional directory. This would benefit you as it can provide valuable backlinks and enable you to reach your target market.
Blog directory sites are relatively new. They list blogs instead of websites and can be general, regional or niche directory sites. They are by and large a resource for bloggers.
To get listed on a bid or bidding directory, it necessitates you to place a bid, these can be as low as $1 but if you want to be listed at the top of a specific category then you would have to bid the highest amount. This can be very expensive and for this reason these types of directory sites aren’t very popular, but are still in use by those who think they are effective.
Article directory sites list articles instead of websites and are very general. It is possible to find articles written about almost every subject under the sun. These articles can be reproduced on a website for free as long as it states the name of the author and their website. Article directory sites are to supply webmasters with free reliable content instead of giving links.
Podcast directory sites are a new type of directory emerging and list multimedia files. Containing audio and video files they can be downloaded directly onto an ipod, personal computer or similar mobile device.
Brick and mortar directory sites are not very common. They don’t list websites, they list real offline businesses that don’t have websites, (yes, there are still some that actually do exist.)
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