SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION
Directory Listings
 Directories
are lists of sites, categorized and organized by topic. Each directory listing contains
short, descriptive information about the site. The most effective way to drive traffic
to a Website, is to get listed in Directories that specialize in your field. Visitors
that come from a directory are particularly valuable. The Directory link will also
improve Search Engine rankings.
Good directories require a real person to review your site and add your listing
to the directory. This can take anywhere from a few hours to several years. If you
pay a fee to be listed, you can substantially reduce the time. But beware of Scams.
There are three types of Directories:-
Simple Directory
This type of directory allows submission under a particular category. It is called
a "Free for All" (FFA) Directory. Numbers are limited. They delete the oldest listing
to allow yours to be added, so you need to submit your Website every month. The
value of this type of directory is dubious.
A Monitored Directory
These directories are a little more particular about what is listed in their directory
and a human monitors the content. Usually this type of directory lists your site
as it is submitted - if they accept you.
An Edited Directory
In an edited directory, they may completely rewrite the description of your site.
For the person trying to find specific information, this is the most valuable type
of resource.
How do you find the Directories?
A good place to start is with the general Directory of say Yahoo, or use the Search
Engines. The best Directories to choose are close to the top of the Search Engine
Results list. At a minimum, you should submit your web site's URL to:
The Open Directory
Project
Google
Yahoo
Windows Live (MSN)
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