Comments on: Are Directory Submissions Worth It? [Video] http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2009/07/20/are-directory-submissions-worth-it-video/ Your guide to building, promoting and monetizing blogs and websites Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:42:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jonny Lyons http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2009/07/20/are-directory-submissions-worth-it-video/#comment-8766 Jonny Lyons Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:25:55 +0000 http://blog.2createawebsite.com/?p=1982#comment-8766 I use Sliq submitter which can submit to several hundred directories (mostly very poor). You can rank them by PR and submission takes around 10 seconds per link. I think submitting to the top 50 or so can be worthwhile, particularly as you can choose the anchor text, and many directories are valued by google, such as simpy, JoAnt, BOTW etc. I also think that Yahoo and Bing may value sheer number of backlinks as they often include them when searching for links to your site. If they can be done in 10 seconds and affect ranking slightly in lesser search engines ( I think they do counteract the lack of authority a new site will have) then I'll continue to use submission software, particularly if i've spent a lot of time gaining just a few high quality links without the anchor text I wanted, or if a particular directory listing appears in my google backlinks. In DMOZ, check the bottom of the page you wish to submit to. If it offers you to volunteer to edit that page, it has no editor and your submission will not be recieved by anyone until somebody takes that position. If it does not, the editors often respond quickly to new requests, as they have no backlog of submissions. I use Sliq submitter which can submit to several hundred directories (mostly very poor). You can rank them by PR and submission takes around 10 seconds per link. I think submitting to the top 50 or so can be worthwhile, particularly as you can choose the anchor text, and many directories are valued by google, such as simpy, JoAnt, BOTW etc. I also think that Yahoo and Bing may value sheer number of backlinks as they often include them when searching for links to your site. If they can be done in 10 seconds and affect ranking slightly in lesser search engines ( I think they do counteract the lack of authority a new site will have) then I’ll continue to use submission software, particularly if i’ve spent a lot of time gaining just a few high quality links without the anchor text I wanted, or if a particular directory listing appears in my google backlinks.

In DMOZ, check the bottom of the page you wish to submit to. If it offers you to volunteer to edit that page, it has no editor and your submission will not be recieved by anyone until somebody takes that position. If it does not, the editors often respond quickly to new requests, as they have no backlog of submissions.

]]> By: Ileane http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2009/07/20/are-directory-submissions-worth-it-video/#comment-8510 Ileane Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:12:13 +0000 http://blog.2createawebsite.com/?p=1982#comment-8510 Hi Lisa, I looked at some of the discussion about this on your Website Babble forum and I think this video answers some of the questions there. At the end you mentioned Squidoo and I would like to hear more about listing there. I'm also interested in hearing your thoughts about the importance of listing with Technorati. Would you value them the same as Squidoo? Thanks for another insightful video! .-= Ileane´s last blog ... <a href="http://ileane.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/twitter-meets-buzzom/" rel="nofollow">Twitter meets Buzzom</a> =-. Hi Lisa, I looked at some of the discussion about this on your Website Babble forum and I think this video answers some of the questions there. At the end you mentioned Squidoo and I would like to hear more about listing there. I’m also interested in hearing your thoughts about the importance of listing with Technorati. Would you value them the same as Squidoo? Thanks for another insightful video!
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]]> By: Rob http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2009/07/20/are-directory-submissions-worth-it-video/#comment-8229 Rob Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:39:58 +0000 http://blog.2createawebsite.com/?p=1982#comment-8229 Yes. Every link helps. <a href="http://www.yourblogsite.com" rel="nofollow">Links for Yourblogsite.com </a> .-= Rob´s last blog ... <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Official-YourBlogSite/~3/kEAcQof1wvA/" rel="nofollow">The Right Mountain Bike Parts Make Your Mountain Biking Experience Protected And More Enjoyable</a> =-. Yes. Every link helps.
Links for Yourblogsite.com
Rob´s last blog … The Right Mountain Bike Parts Make Your Mountain Biking Experience Protected And More Enjoyable

]]> By: 10 Things to Avoid When Promoting Your Blog http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2009/07/20/are-directory-submissions-worth-it-video/#comment-8110 10 Things to Avoid When Promoting Your Blog Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:24:16 +0000 http://blog.2createawebsite.com/?p=1982#comment-8110 [...] to hundreds of directories: Lisa Irby described this type of method very well pretty recently. I agree with her take on it. Look, we all know that in-bound links are [...] [...] to hundreds of directories: Lisa Irby described this type of method very well pretty recently. I agree with her take on it. Look, we all know that in-bound links are [...]

]]> By: The Affiliate Marketer's Help Desk http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2009/07/20/are-directory-submissions-worth-it-video/#comment-8083 The Affiliate Marketer's Help Desk Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:32:13 +0000 http://blog.2createawebsite.com/?p=1982#comment-8083 I'm glad I finally had a chance to get back to watch this video. I've mostly had a positive experience with article directory submission, but I do find that the amount of traffic that comes from some of those directories isn't really worth the time and effort spent submitting. I found a good site for my niche early on and even now I'm still receiving traffic from this particular site. But sites like ezinearticles, goarticles, and sooperarticles just don't pack the punch that most need. I still submit to ezinearticles, when I have time - I do so because even though the amount of traffic I get isn't major, the readers who come from that site for some reason are more likely to purchase. It's just one of those things you have to feel out and see what works best for you and your site. Thanks again, Lisa for quality information. You are my inspiration! .-= The Affiliate Marketer's Help Desk´s last blog ... <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAffiliateMarketersHelpDesk/~3/NtjsYnMXZe0/get-real-help-with-starting-your.html" rel="nofollow">Get Real Help With Starting Your Affiliate Marketing Business</a> =-. I’m glad I finally had a chance to get back to watch this video. I’ve mostly had a positive experience with article directory submission, but I do find that the amount of traffic that comes from some of those directories isn’t really worth the time and effort spent submitting.
I found a good site for my niche early on and even now I’m still receiving traffic from this particular site. But sites like ezinearticles, goarticles, and sooperarticles just don’t pack the punch that most need. I still submit to ezinearticles, when I have time – I do so because even though the amount of traffic I get isn’t major, the readers who come from that site for some reason are more likely to purchase. It’s just one of those things you have to feel out and see what works best for you and your site. Thanks again, Lisa for quality information. You are my inspiration!
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]]> By: Iskander Marrero http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2009/07/20/are-directory-submissions-worth-it-video/#comment-7871 Iskander Marrero Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:56:26 +0000 http://blog.2createawebsite.com/?p=1982#comment-7871 Great vid, saved me $300! I'll still try to get listed even if it is the free ones, never know but it wont be priority no 1. Thanks for the info Greatly appreciated! .-= Iskander Marrero´s last blog ... <a href="http://opportunitycheck.blogspot.com/2009/08/hay-back-again-with-another-great.html" rel="nofollow">Click all the way to the bank? or NOT?</a> =-. Great vid, saved me $300! I’ll still try to get listed even if it is the free ones, never know but it wont be priority no 1.
Thanks for the info Greatly appreciated!
Iskander Marrero´s last blog … Click all the way to the bank? or NOT?

]]> By: JamesB http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2009/07/20/are-directory-submissions-worth-it-video/#comment-7594 JamesB Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:31:15 +0000 http://blog.2createawebsite.com/?p=1982#comment-7594 I HOPE some directory submissions have a positive effect because I've just paid for some. I live and work in Spain and there are various sites for the English-speaking community here with Directories of Services. They seem to be popular with other businesses in my sector, Legal and Tax services, and mostly charge for a listing so they must be doing something. Hopefully this is like your Dogs and Dog niche situation. I have also submitted to the Open Directory but after seeing your video I am not optimistic about that! Good stuff though, thanks .-= JamesB´s last blog ... <a href="http://www.advoco.es/component/content/article/1-problems-from-all-walks-of-spanish-life-professionally-resolved-in-english.html" rel="nofollow">Spanish law, tax and more: advice and practical assistance for English-speakers in Spain</a> =-. I HOPE some directory submissions have a positive effect because I’ve just paid for some. I live and work in Spain and there are various sites for the English-speaking community here with Directories of Services. They seem to be popular with other businesses in my sector, Legal and Tax services, and mostly charge for a listing so they must be doing something. Hopefully this is like your Dogs and Dog niche situation.
I have also submitted to the Open Directory but after seeing your video I am not optimistic about that!
Good stuff though, thanks
JamesB´s last blog … Spanish law, tax and more: advice and practical assistance for English-speakers in Spain

]]> By: Ian http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2009/07/20/are-directory-submissions-worth-it-video/#comment-7397 Ian Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:45:10 +0000 http://blog.2createawebsite.com/?p=1982#comment-7397 Thanks Lisa, This totally makes sense! Thank you! This is an area where I'm personally really trying to improve - I've spent a lot of time building up my site, but not as much participating in the community and can really see the value in doing so. Best wishes, Ian Thanks Lisa,
This totally makes sense! Thank you! This is an area where I’m personally really trying to improve – I’ve spent a lot of time building up my site, but not as much participating in the community and can really see the value in doing so.
Best wishes,
Ian

]]> By: lisa http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2009/07/20/are-directory-submissions-worth-it-video/#comment-7390 lisa Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:15:41 +0000 http://blog.2createawebsite.com/?p=1982#comment-7390 I've never posted comments for the link juice/backlink benefit and don't concern myself with the nofollow or dofollow. It always comes back to quality. If you post comments of substance and build up credibility, that will help your traffic in the long run. Especially if you post on blogs relevant to your niche. I’ve never posted comments for the link juice/backlink benefit and don’t concern myself with the nofollow or dofollow. It always comes back to quality. If you post comments of substance and build up credibility, that will help your traffic in the long run. Especially if you post on blogs relevant to your niche.

]]> By: Ian http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2009/07/20/are-directory-submissions-worth-it-video/#comment-7389 Ian Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:10:01 +0000 http://blog.2createawebsite.com/?p=1982#comment-7389 Lisa, Awesome video - really helpful insights. One really interesting point you highlight is regarding inbound links from blog posts on topically relevant blogs. You mention that blog posting is a good way to get inbound links and may make more sense than the universe of directories (other than Dmoz and Yahoo). However, I have noticed that most blogs these days will "nofollow" your link. I would be really curious about your thoughts on that? Do you believe even though the links contain "nofollow" there may still be some pure "link juice" value to blog posts on relevant blogs? Or, is this more about building a name in the community and getting traffic that way? I see both as very important and just curious about your opinions on "nofollow" links. Love you site - thanks so much for so much valuable information. It's truly appreciated! Lisa,
Awesome video – really helpful insights. One really interesting point you highlight is regarding inbound links from blog posts on topically relevant blogs. You mention that blog posting is a good way to get inbound links and may make more sense than the universe of directories (other than Dmoz and Yahoo). However, I have noticed that most blogs these days will “nofollow” your link. I would be really curious about your thoughts on that? Do you believe even though the links contain “nofollow” there may still be some pure “link juice” value to blog posts on relevant blogs? Or, is this more about building a name in the community and getting traffic that way? I see both as very important and just curious about your opinions on “nofollow” links. Love you site – thanks so much for so much valuable information. It’s truly appreciated!

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