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Hi All:

Here, in order, are the places I use to do my directory postings:


http://www.whenweseo.com/web_directories/free_directories.jsp
http://www.directorycritic.com/free-directory-list.html
http://www.greatdirectories.org/free.html

Does anyone have any others to add? I use these so much I keep running into sites I posted at before!

John

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This thread reflects the old-school directory approach that used with good local results back in 2011 and the pushback from and about approval rates and value. The modern takeaway: indiscriminate mass submission to hundreds of general web directories is no longer a reliable SEO tactic and can look like link-scheme behavior to search engines; selective, editorial or niche/local listings still have practical value for discovery and local signals. Google Search Central: reminder about links. (developers.google.com)

For local businesses, “citations” (name/address/phone consistency) are often more useful than a random dofollow link — they help Google and mapping services trust your business identity and can influence Local Pack visibility. Claim and maintain your Business Profile and major review listings first, then fill industry- and city-specific directories where appropriate. Also use LocalBusiness structured data on your site so search systems can read your NAP and service area directly. BrightLocal: What are local citations? Google: LocalBusiness structured data. (brightlocal.com)

Practical checklist (apply instead of blind mass submissions):

  • Prioritize: Google Business Profile, Bing/major maps, Yelp/industry review sites, and niche directories relevant to your field.
  • Vet directories: require editorial review, show real traffic, and don’t accept keyword-anchored links en masse.
  • Keep NAP exact and use a single canonical representation (no variants).
  • Use unique, human descriptions for listings; avoid copy/paste across hundreds of sites.
  • Don’t buy directory links or use automated submission farms.
    These selection rules echo long-standing directory-audit advice and the avoidance of low-quality directories. (searchenginewatch.com)

Finally, monitor and clean up: run a NAP audit with a listings tool, watch Search Console for manual actions, and use Google’s disavow only if you have many spammy links or a manual action. Regular manual checks (as did) are fine — but focus time on building real referrals, reviews, and local content that users actually click. . ()

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Member Avatar for Dani

Do you really still find any value in directory listings??

Member Avatar for AccurateAG

Hi CSCGal:

Yes, I do find value in directory postings. They are one of many tools in the box. However, they can be volatile, and I keep posting so I can keep the number of links either the same or increasing.

By using directory postings, I have been able to get my web site on Page 1 of Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

Member Avatar for makemoney10

Thanks for share and more share link please.

Edited by Dani because: Plug snipped
Member Avatar for Jack_Rose

Seems to be good... Please share more directories if you have like this..!

Member Avatar for datti

Do you really still find any value in directory listings??

Yes.. Getting few quality back links and helping to increase ranking.

Member Avatar for soniasharma

Hey that is huge, thanks a lot for the list. :)

Member Avatar for AccurateAG

Hi ezestseo:

I just went to your link and bookmarked it. Looks good. Thanks.

John

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Thanks alot for sharing. :)

Member Avatar for amshopping

I got a lot list "free dofollow " forum,article submission, site submission list by the keywords searching.But I am testing them one by one to gather a newest one list.

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Member Avatar for canadafred

... By using directory postings, I have been able to get my web site on Page 1 of Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

Can you tell us for what keywords? I would suspect they are rarely searched (non-competitive).

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Hi CanadaFred:

My keywords are "auto glass sacramento" and "windshield sacramento". In Sacramento, California, there are a LOT of auto glass companies, it *seems* there are hundreds :-). So while I am not competing with people from around the world for these, there is enough competition.

The site results this morning (14 Nov 11) are:

Auto Glass Sacramento:
Google: Page 1,
Bing: Page 1,
Yahoo: Page 1, www.merchantcircle.com...

Windshield Sacramento:
Google: Page 1,
Bing: Page 1,
Yahoo: Page 2, www.merchantcircle.com...

Now you see why I keep saying to check your results daily by hand and don't let an automated system check it for you!

John

Member Avatar for pouringpound

Tahnx buddy for sharing :)

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Member Avatar for hostingraja

thanks you for this great list, actually the directory submission is not good now a days. because the Google will never give the good respond. but i have bookmarked this list.
In this most of the directory are never given the approval.

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