How To Manage Directory Submissions
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How to Manage Directory Submissions Effectively
Summary
Submitting your website to web directories is a crucial aspect of your promotion strategy. Here are some tips to help you manage this process efficiently.Introduction
It's well-known that over 80% of website traffic originates from the top ten search engines. But where do web directories fit in? Although directories might not generate substantial traffic, they provide valuable inbound links that enhance your site's link popularity?"a key factor in search engine rankings.To leverage web directories for increased visibility and traffic, you need a strategic approach. Here’s how to manage your directory submissions effectively.
Is Your Site Ready?
Directories exist to offer quality sites to their visitors, not just to distribute free links. To increase your chances of getting listed, ensure your website is well-designed, complete, and free from broken links or "under construction" pages.Avoid excessive ads, automatic redirects, or duplicate content. These issues could lead to the rejection of your submission.
Preparing Your Listing Details
Create a text document with the following information:1. Website URL: Ensure it’s accurate.
2. Website Title: Some directories accept only the official name, while others allow descriptive keywords. Prepare 2-3 titles to fit various rules.
3. Website Description: Write a brief, ad-free description in the third person without hype or superlatives.
4. Keywords: List search-related keywords. Prepare two versions: one with keywords separated by commas, the other with spaces.
5. Contact Information: Include your full name and email address.
Saving this document allows for easy copying and pasting into submission forms, reducing errors. You can also use tools like [Clipboard Magic](http://www.cybermatrix.com/clipmag.html) to manage multiple data entries efficiently.
Finding Web Directories
Next, locate directories that accept submissions:- Start with major directories to discover smaller, niche directories.
- Examples:
- [DMOZ](http://dmoz.org/Computers/Internet/Searching/Directories/)
- [Yahoo](http://dir.yahoo.com/Computers_and_Internet/Internet/World_Wide_Web/Searching_the_Web/Search_Engines_and_Directories/)
Explore each directory to find the most suitable category for your site. Submitting to the wrong category typically results in rejection.
Keep a record of all your submissions, noting the date for future reference.
Verifying the Results
Not all directories notify you when your site is listed. Periodically check each directory by searching for your site title or URL, and mark those where you're listed.If, after two months, your site is still not listed, consider resubmitting. However, limit these reattempts to avoid being flagged as spam.
You may contact directory owners to inquire about your submission’s status. If there’s no response, don't persist. Accept that some submissions just won’t be successful.
Conclusion
Submitting your site to web directories is a fundamental part of website promotion. Although it requires time and effort, with careful planning, you can manage your submissions effectively and enhance your site's online presence.You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: How To Manage Directory Submissions.
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