Paid or Free Web Directories?
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There are many distinct forms of web directories, there is paid and free web directories, and they can be broken down into general directories that cover the whole range of topics or there is web directories that will display a specific niche.
The most frequently asked question is, are paid web directories better than free web directories?
This can either way, maybe paid directories are better or maybe they are not.
The more significant issue in web directories is not what the cost is, but will your free directory listing be listed at all, you will need to stop and view how superior the directories position/page rank is, this would be something of importance that you will need to discover during your research beforehand. With all of this being said it would make no sense if you were to purchase a listing and the web directory you have paid gets no traffic, this would be considered a failed listing. However, you might discover an available free Web Directory that you select to present and list to that brings you higher levels of traffic; this would match a good selection. The principal matter is research and that you properly you seek out the correct information beforehand before listing any directories.
Here would be an important reason for having your listing in a web directory, that would be backlinks and PageRank. Web directories can help on this and assist your ranking in the search engine rankings significantly. Many directories simply offer just a straight forward link exchange submissions, this entails you adding there link and they return the link. If you select to exchange links with these web directories just remember that sometimes this is not always a good choice and you should be careful, you should only look to exchange with a directory like this when they have a higher traffic flow that can lead a outpouring to your site otherwise it has no benefit to you. Another reason is that some web directory for your site is if or not the web directory uses the nofollow your links. The “nofollow” characteristic will hold back the search engine spiders or bots from following the connection to your website.
The best way to start maximizing on Web directories is to market your website and to submit to some of the largest web directories that cater to all topics and niches with a high PR. Once you have done this then you can choose to find the smaller niche directories to really pin point in on your specified niche.
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Steve said:
I agree with you that how relevant the directory is, is often much more of an important issue than how much it costs.
I have found that directories have lost a tremendous amount of their link weight, so when looking for directories, you should be very selective, at least in regards to the paid ones. They still do give you a bump, but it is not like it used to be
October 10th, 2008 at 7:52 am
