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    This document provides guidelines for submitting websites to web directories. It discusses the different types of directory listings, how to choose a directory, common directory types, submission guidelines, required documentation, and tips to remember. The key steps are to select the single best category, use an appropriate title and description, submit to directories indexed by search engines, and track submissions for approval status. Documentation should include the directory URL, page rank, title, category, and approval status.

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    This document provides guidelines for submitting websites to web directories. It discusses the different types of directory listings, how to choose a directory, common directory types, submission guidelines, required documentation, and tips to remember. The key steps are to select the single best category, use an appropriate title and description, submit to directories indexed by search engines, and track submissions for approval status. Documentation should include the directory URL, page rank, title, category, and approval status.

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    This document provides guidelines for submitting websites to web directories. It discusses the different types of directory listings, how to choose a directory, common directory types, submission guidelines, required documentation, and tips to remember. The key steps are to select the single best category, use an appropriate title and description, submit to directories indexed by search engines, and track submissions for approval status. Documentation should include the directory URL, page rank, title, category, and approval status.

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    DIRECTORY

    SUBMISSION
    Agenda

    1.Introduction
    2.Listing Types
    3.How to choose a directory for submission?
    4.Types of Directory
    5.Directory Submission Guidelines
    6.Documentation
    7.Points to Remember
    Web Directory

    A web directory is a directory on the World Wide Web that


    specializes in linking to other web sites and categorizing those
    links.

    The categorization is usually based on the whole web site, rather


    than one page or a set of keywords, and sites are often limited to
    inclusion in only one or two categories.
    Web Directory

    A web directory is not a search engine. It lists web sites by


    category and subcategory.

    Web directories often allow site owners to directly submit their


    site for inclusion, and have editors review submissions for fitness.
    Directory Listing Types

    Directories have various types of listings. They are listed as


    follows:

    1. Free Submission - there is no charge for the review and listing


    of the site

    2. Reciprocal Link - a link back to the directory must be added


    somewhere on the submitted site in order to get listed in the
    directory
    Directory Listing Types

    3. Paid Submissions - a one-time or recurring fee is charged for


    reviewing/listing the submitted link

    4. Featured Listing - the link is given a premium position in a


    category (or multiple categories) or other sections of the
    directory, such as the homepage
    Choosing a Directory for Submission

    1. Find out if the directory is indexed by the topmost search


    engines. If it has not been cached by search engines for a long
    period of time, there is definitely no point in submitting your links
    on it.
    2. Established, popular directories can bring in traffic and also
    the kind of back links that'll actually foster your site's
    optimization process.

    3. When you submit your site into categories, make sure that the
    directory offers a well categorized structure that helps in better
    organization of information. This will help you in locating
    relevant information in quick time.
    Choosing a Directory for Submission

    4. Before submitting your website, check the number of links


    (pages) in the category. It will be better if it’s less than 100.

    5. If a directory uses the 'rel=no follow' attribute for your link,


    search engines will actually never follow that link to your site.
    Therefore, such a directory will be of absolutely no help in your
    optimization process.
    Web Directory Types

    1) General (Common directories having all categories)

    2) Niche (Service or website theme related - E.g.: Shopping,


    Sports, etc.,)

    3) .org (Having extension .org)

    4) Regional (Country specific)

    5) Deep Link (Allows inner page submissions)


    Directory Submission Guidelines

    Step 1:

    Do not submit mirror sites. Mirror sites are sites that contain
    identical content, but have different URLs.

    Sites with overlapping and repetitive content are not helpful to


    users of the directory. Multiple submissions of the same or
    related sites may result in the exclusion and/or deletion of those
    and all affiliated sites.
    Directory Submission Guidelines

    Step 1: (Continued…)

    Do not disguise your submission and submit the same URL more
    than once.
    Example: http://www.dmoz.org and
    http://www.dmoz.org/index.html

    Do not submit any site with an address that redirects to another


    address.
    Directory Submission Guidelines

    Step 1: (Continued…)
    The Web Directory has a policy against the inclusion of sites with
    illegal content. Examples of illegal material include child
    pornography; libel; material that infringes any intellectual
    property right; and material that specifically advocates, solicits or
    abets illegal activity (such as fraud or violence).

    Do not submit sites "under construction." Wait until a site is


    complete before submitting it. Sites that are incomplete, contain
    "Under Construction" notices, or contain broken graphics or links
    aren't good candidates for the directory.
    Directory Submission Guidelines

    Step 1: (Continued…)

    Submit pornographic sites to the appropriate category under Adult.

    Submit non-English sites to the appropriate category under World.

    Don't submit sites consisting largely of affiliate links.


    Directory Submission Guidelines

    Step 2:

    Do a quick search in the directory to be sure that your site isn't


    already listed. This saves your time.
    Directory Submission Guidelines

    Step 3:

    Identify the single best category for your site. The Web
    Directory has an enormous array of subjects to choose from. You
    should submit a site to the single most relevant category. Sites
    submitted to inappropriate or unrelated categories may be
    rejected or removed.

    Note: Some categories do not have "suggest URL" or "update


    URL" links. These categories don't accept submissions, so you
    should find a more specific category for your site.
    Directory Submission Guidelines

    Step 4:

    Once you've selected the best category for your site, go directly
    to that category on the directory and then click "suggest / add
    URL." Follow the instructions on the submission form carefully.

    E.g.: http://www.dmoz.org/cgi-
    bin/add.cgi?where=Computers/Companies/Software_Developme
    nt
    DMOZ Guidelines
    http://www.dmoz.org/add.html
    Tips:

    1. Selection of right category is most important. You must


    submit to the applicable category. This is the most overlooked,
    because we think we have a site selling Sporting Goods, like
    http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/ and they wanted to be
    listed into the “Sports” category. For that it is best to be
    submitted into the “Shopping: Sports: Theme Merchandise”
    category. If it would have been submitted into the root of
    Sports, we can GUARANTEE it would have not been
    accepted.
    Tips:

    2. Use appropriate title and description.

    3 Do NOT submit your site to a directory again in a month.


    Few sites may accept this.Give some months time to see
    results. If after 2 months, you are not listed, rethink your
    submission, drill down to a deeper, more relevant category, and
    resubmit.

    4. Keep track of your submissions, check your approval status


    on a regular basis.

    5. Document your work for future reference.


    Documentation:

    The documentation file must contain the following fields


    (make sure to save the file with .xls extension)

    1. S.No
    2. Directory URL
    3. PageRank
    4. Title (Anchor Text)
    5. Category Name / URL
    6. Status (Pending / Approved)
    Points To Remember

    1. Check whether the directory you are going to submit, has


    been indexed already in major search engines.

    2. Don't select the directories over PageRank. Many low PR


    directories will drive more traffic than high PR directories.
    Do not obsess over PageRank.
    Points To Remember

    3. Look on forums for new directory announcements.


    Digital point forums is my favorite. It has a section where
    people advertise their directories. Often the directories are
    sometimes not the best of quality, but the one good thing is
    fast approval; the webmasters of these sites are usually
    very active in accepting new submissions.

    4. Make sure to include the keywords you are trying to


    target in your anchor text, but do not make them spammy.
    Do not use the same description and anchor text for every
    link. Try to change it around a bit and target different
    keywords.
    Points To Remember

    5. Always aim for one way links and avoid paying for links.

    6. Don't submit in directories that approve the sites without


    reviewing them manually and use some automated scripts
    to do the same.
    Thank you

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