Which are the best directory submission sites: UBL.org, localeeze.com, web-listings.net, other?
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Manual sumbissions are a PAIN IN THE B, why good directory submission management sites are great. However, which ones are the best ones?
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Trying to create a CONSISTENT NAP info across ALL directories and local listings, as well as get some back-links to get some local SEO boost, in a time-and-price efficient way. Do not mind paying but if it a lot of duplicate directories, we figured it might make sure we pick the ones with least overlap and largest reach of quality directories.
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Hi Yvonne,
You're talking about three very different services when you look at Localeze vs. UBL vs. web-listings.net
Localeze and UBL are local-search oriented. They focus on distributing core business NAP (Name, address, phone) information to local search providers.
Getting this information consistent and widely distributed is critical for local search rankings. Both UBL and Localeze well-respected platforms that offer a solid and important service. There are nuances which make them different, but for the purposes of this discussion, they're both a way to get your NAP out to maps and local search providers.
Services like web-listings.net are completely different. They're offering to "submit your website URL to 20 Search Engines with up to 8 keywords or key phrases." this is, in my opinion (and I believe a widely shared one) outdated and a waste of time, if not downright harmful.
So what are you trying to do here? Get directory listings for backlinks to your site? Or distribute NAP information to the local search providers, to rank in local search?
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Do manual submit to all the big directories (basically the ones you've heard of on tv/radio) and then auto submit with LocalEze for the lesser known directories that will probably not do much for you other than give your places page citations.
Other than that local chamber sites work like a champ when it comes to jumping up locally.
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localleze I have personal experience with. I could give you the lowdown on what websties are powered by localezae if you wanna send me an email - it's not a directory submission service, but used for building citations. And is for helping you with your localmaps.
I have never used yext before, but they look sweet, and you should check them out as you get a free citation grader
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Yvonne, In my view directory submission is useful mostly for link diversity; other than a handful of high authority directories its not going to boost rankings much.
That said, I'd say that if budget allows it you'd want a listing in the Yahoo Directory. After that Best of the Web (botw.org/) has great authority and can help. If you're patient enough, then getting listed in DMOZ Open Directory project is a great directory link but they're slow and super selective.
Beyond those 3 any other directories I consider for myself or SEO clients are directories for their niche. You can search in G using 'directory:niche'. Another way to find them is to study the link profiles of your competitors. Using the OSE tool you can see their link profile and with it look for directory listings.
Hope this helps you...
Scott
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