Search engines are a great way to find what you're looking for on the
Internet, but the results are retrieved through the efforts of
technology, without the benefit of human reason and analysis, and may
not always be the most useful. Those who are looking for
human-reviewed websites choose to do their subject-based searching
through Web Directories.
Therefore, submitting your website to a directory may help to bring in
the extra traffic needed to turn the site into a success.
There
are several sorts of directories available, ranging from those that
deal in a wide variety of subjects to those which are highly
specialized. There are Free Submission Directories, like Dir2u, which allow you to have your website reviewed and listed at no cost, as well as Paid Submission Sites
which either charge a one-time fee or work off of a subscription
model. There are also directories which work off of a bid system or
off of reciprocal links, meaning that a listed site must provide a link
back to the directory, generating traffic in both directions. It is
also not simply a matter of payment - the website will be reviewed for
suitability by the directory according to their individual standards.
One of the most commonly used general directories is the Yahoo! Directory.
This directory offers a huge selection of websites on such subjects as
health, education, sports, and entertainment, among others. Another
option is the Best of the WebDirectory
, which claims to be the oldest Internet directory. This directory
invites you to submit your website and thereby improve your search
engine rankings, as well as gaining exposure through their directory.
For a more business oriented approach, B2B Yellowpages
may be the best option. This directory lets the user search by name of
business, type of business, and location. There are many other options
out there as well, such as Business.com and Dmoz.org.
Choosing to register a website with one or several online directories
can give business a big boost. At WebsiteBusiness.com, we are here for
you, so if you need help submitting to Web Directories, we can help! Above image from http://www.wizardofthewebsites.com/Attracting_Visitors.html.
