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Anyone know of any decent directories that I can submit a link to that has a quick approval, decent page rank and doesn't need a reciprocal link??? Martin

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Short answer: there isn’t a reliable set of “free, fast-approval, high‑PageRank, no‑reciprocal” directories worth chasing — Google treats mass directory/link‑submission schemes as link spam, and those links are often ignored or can cause problems. ()
Google engineers have also said directory/article/bookmarking links are generally seen as artificial, so directories shouldn’t be treated as an SEO shortcut. (seroundtable.com)

If directory submissions are still part of a plan, screen each site before submitting. Quick checklist:

  • Confirm the directory is indexed (use a site:search) and listing pages appear in search results.
  • Look for manual editorial review (not “instant approve”) and sensible category matching.
  • Inspect pages for heavy ad density, thousands of outbound links, or obvious link-farm signs — avoid those.
  • Prefer niche or industry directories, trade associations, or chamber listings over generic “submit your URL” sites.
  • Track whether listings generate real referral traffic or appear in Search Console; if they don’t, they add no value.

Practical vetting and the site:index check are basic steps you can automate or do manually. (editorial.link) Avoid bulk/automated submissions — low‑quality directory links are a common pattern Google flags as link‑scheme behavior. (ahrefs.com)

Better alternatives for most sites: focus on content that earns editorial links, targeted outreach, and for local businesses, proper citation management (Google Business Profile, Yelp, major local directories) — citations still move the needle for local visibility when NAP is consistent. (brightlocal.com)

Notes linked to the thread: was right that “conditions change” and you can’t rely on static lists; and correctly flagged spam risk; ’s point about quality sites not using directory tricks is a useful reminder to prioritise real user value over shortcut tactics.

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Member Avatar for DavidB

I don't think there is a ready-made list that contains directories with those qualities.
There are many lists, but you have to go through them and visit each directory one-at-a-time to see if submissions require a reciprocal link.

A few other factors to keep in mind:

1) There is no way to tell ahead of time if approval is quick. All you can do is submit and find out for yourself.

2) Conditions change all the time. A directory that is free today may not be free next week. The same can be said for the speed of approvals. The administrator may approve submissions quickly one week and then get slammed with a deluge of submissions the next week, so the approval process is much slower.

3) Any directory with decent PageRank probably won't be free. It will either require payment or a reciprocal link. If you want to make free submissions, you are restricted to relatively new and/or low-quality directories with no or low PageRank.

Member Avatar for getmused

I won't rely page rank on free directories, they have low authority and can considered as spam by Google.

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I completely agree with above comment.

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I support your matter.

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Member Avatar for JorgeM

While many try using these methods for page ranking, the reality is that quality sites on the internet that have high page rank, generally have a lot of visitors and quality content. You really dont see the facebooks and twitters of the Internet bother with these techniques.

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Well I think there no such free submission directory which submit the links so quick it takes time

Member Avatar for DavidB

"Chipper11", did you find the information you were seeking?

The following blog post covers directory submission--directly related to your request:

Click Here

It includes links to a couple lists of directories but, as I mentioned previously, you have to go through the lists to find ones that have the qualities you want.

Member Avatar for Fawaz_1

you know I don't think that the free directories would help us more ... there are several other interesting and more helpful ways to do the same thing.. I don't do the directory submission...

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