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The way it works is they will let you submit 1 site for free with no reciprocial link.

If you want to submit multiple links, you can submit as many as you like as long as you reciprocate with a link back to them. (you can use this to submit your link in multiple categories)

It can only help to build backlinks.

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A short, practical checklist based on the thread: found the directory, asked about timing, and touched on anchor text, and raised the “low-quality sites” worry. Directory links can help when used carefully, but they can also create noisy or risky backlink patterns if you submit indiscriminately.

Before submitting

  • Vet the directory: look for real category pages, unique descriptions, visible contact info, and evidence of human editorial review.
  • Check link behavior after your listing appears: inspect the listing to see if the link is site-wide, in a footer, or in-content, and whether it carries rel values like nofollow, sponsored, or none.
  • Keep anchor text natural and varied. Mix branded, generic, and descriptive anchors rather than repeating exact-match commercial phrases. This addresses ’s point without creating an over-optimized signal.
  • Avoid mass reciprocal placements or dozens of identical submissions — targeted, relevant listings beat volume.

Monitor and remediate

  • Track new links in Google Search Console (Links report) and watch referral traffic/position changes in your analytics. Use tools like Moz/Ahrefs for quality checks and anchor distribution.
  • If a directory later looks spammy, request removal first; if the owner refuses, follow Google’s guidance on disavowing links.

Authoritative reading

  • Google on link schemes:
  • Google on disavowing links:
  • Intro to backlinks and quality signals: https://moz.com/learn/seo/backlinks

Use directory submissions sparingly and as one small part of a broader, quality-focused link strategy.

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Member Avatar for wolfejon61

Seems like a good directory but how long does they to to approve a directory?

But it has a PR , i checked it right now.

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My links got approved in 24 hours. I think the PR is 0 now, but obviously that's because it is new. If you check link popularity, it already has several hundred link backs, so I am sure the PR will increase next go around.

Member Avatar for fromthe5

Good find DansMuayThaiMMA.

But it has a PR , i checked it right now.

Worry less about PR and make sure you use targeted link text. As DansMuayThaiMMA has stated, it has it's own backlinks so it will be spidered often, which means that your link will be found sooner.

Member Avatar for philoutsource09

The way it works is they will let you submit 1 site for free with no reciprocial link.

If you want to submit multiple links, you can submit as many as you like as long as you reciprocate with a link back to them. (you can use this to submit your link in multiple categories)

It can only help to build backlinks.

But how long I'm gonna wait till my link will be listed? maybe it takes a long long time, and if ever be listed a devaluing to my links as they put it on together with low quality sites.

Member Avatar for DansMuayThaiMMA

But how long I'm gonna wait till my link will be listed? maybe it takes a long long time, and if ever be listed a devaluing to my links as they put it on together with low quality sites.

I just checked it now and there are no pending links. I think they update it 2 or 3 times a week.

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but obviously that's because it is new. If you check link popularity, it already has several hundred link backs, so I am sure the PR will increase next go around.

will hundred link backs could make sure of ur PR?

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The more backlinks you have, the better chance your PR will increase. My Muay Thai site got PR 1 with about 100 Google tracked links. When I got to about 230, it went up to PR 2.

I have found that if you take the amount of Yahoo links you have, and divide it by 10, that is about the amount of links that Google tracks.

I am sure that this directory will have a PR 1 soon. I submit to a lot of directories and find them to be a good source of backlinks.

Member Avatar for Flower

Nice directory resource thanks for sharing here.

Member Avatar for ayoungpretender

Good find DansMuayThaiMMA.


Worry less about PR and make sure you use targeted link text. As DansMuayThaiMMA has stated, it has it's own backlinks so it will be spidered often, which means that your link will be found sooner.

ture esp when the numerial on PR tool bar is not so accurate nowsadys

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