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I have still this question?

Can anyone tell for sure that submission to many directory have increased web SERP ??? or web Rank?? or both???

In few words... the directory market is real ? Any example to quote?

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Short answer: directory submissions can still matter, but not the way they used to. Broad, automated submission to dozens or hundreds of low-quality lists rarely moves SERP and can attract unwanted attention from search engines. Targeted listings on well-maintained, relevant sites can deliver referral traffic, local citation value (consistent name/address/phone), and occasional useful backlinks — but they should be a small, deliberate part of a wider SEO plan.

Practical approach: pick a few reputable places that are clearly relevant to the site or business. Complete profiles fully, use a natural description, pick the correct category, and keep NAP consistent for local businesses. Track impact in Analytics and Search Console (referrals and new referring domains). Treat directories as a visibility and citation play, not a shortcut to rankings. Avoid mass submissions, paid link networks, and directories whose main purpose appears to be selling links or stuffing keyword anchors.

Measurement and risk control: capture baseline rankings, add the listing, then review after 4-8 weeks for referral traffic and any ranking movement. If a directory looks spammy or you receive a manual penalty, examine links and consider removal or disavow only after careful review. Diverse, earned links and better content still produce the most reliable ranking gains.

This echoes points from the thread: raised the right question; ’s emphasis on editorial oversight is useful in choosing listings; and is correct that directories create links — but quality and intent matter more than quantity.

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It's tough to gage the impact of just one link - or even a handful of links - but Google does recommend that site owners submit to established human edited directories. After all, a link is a link - and a listing in a relevant category of a quality directory, should help increase exposure for your website.

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established human edited ......... good guess!!

the way of google to say all and nothing.... tipical google policy

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established human edited ......... good guess!!

the way of google to say all and nothing.... tipical google policy

Well.. their definition of an established human edited directory is one that has and adheres to editorial guidelines... and has been around long enough to establish trust with the search engines.

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thanks for the info :-)

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directories help to get back links

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