Are reputable local directories effective link building resources for high rankings in local search?
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I'm working on a local search campaign. Generally, the first thing I do is add the site to all of the local directories that I know of. I'm curious, with penguin updates, whether or not this is still an effective strategy for local search.
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Andy, Thank you for the response. I'm using suggested local directories on the SEOMOZ Pro Directory list. I'm guessing that all of those are trusted sites. I am still curious as to whether or not the directories actual help or boost rankings though.
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I have never had a bad response with a local directory yet and is something I do for clients looking to enhance a local profile. As for what you get in terms of SEO benefit, a lot will depend on the directory and the type of listing you get with it.
Local directories I have never found harmful as long as you choose the best of those that are available to you.
However, I never stop just at local so it is hard to say just what you will get exactly.
Andy
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