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Hello,
Directories are not dead, but which directory to get backlink!

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raised the right question: directories can still help, but only when chosen and used carefully. Keep the approach selective — favor industry- or location-specific directories that are moderated and actually visited by people. That mirrors the caution from , acknowledges ’s tip about free directories, and answers ’s PR concern by noting that raw PageRank numbers are an outdated single metric; relevance, editorial control, and real referral traffic matter more.

Quick quality checklist to score any directory before you submit:

  • Relevance: niche or local fit for your site or business.
  • Editorial control: human review, real categories, and clear submission rules.
  • Visibility: pages are indexable, use HTTPS, and show some organic/referral traffic.
  • Trust signals: clear contact info, privacy policy, and sensible outbound linking (not a link farm).
  • Practicals: correct category structure, the ability to keep your NAP (Name/Address/Phone) consistent, and the option to add images or descriptions.

Practical submission workflow:

  1. Build a short target list (10 or fewer) and run the checklist on each.
  2. Standardize your NAP and craft a concise, unique 1–2 sentence description; use your brand name as the anchor rather than exact-match keyword anchors.
  3. Submit only to high-scoring sites. Track each listing in a spreadsheet: site, category, URL, date, login.
  4. Revisit listings after 60–90 days to confirm they remain live and indexed; remove or disavow any that become spammy.

Cautions and measurement: avoid bulk-paid link packages and directories that ask only for money with no vetting. Measure impact by referral visits and local visibility rather than vanity link counts, and monitor backlink health in Search Console or your link tool. Directories are a supporting tactic — focus first on useful content, partnerships, and industry citations that bring real users.

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Member Avatar for big-ivan

Priorities have changed now! Not to harm your site, do not make hasty steps! Very easy to get banned! Find SEO - Freelancer, carefully read the answer me about his work! Or just buy backlinks!

Member Avatar for GrowFastDigital

There are number online directories which gives back links. Recently i saw addyou(dot)org. Its quite good and very popular. You can add your business free there.

Edited by GrowFastDigital because: spelling
Member Avatar for nikmoon

Hi, I have visited those site. Yes it is working but PR is low.

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Make your friend google and find every thing from there.

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