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    • BobGW
      BobGW last edited by

      Hi,

      Does anyone have a list of high ranking free or almost free directories that have high search engine rankings and have an opportunity for a link or links for a personal development site in the USA?

      The directories should have the following qualities:

      Old Site Age

      A lot of unique content (or as much as a directory can have)

      A clean site

      Plenty of Backlinks going to it

      Facebook followers (if possible, though this might be stretching it)

      high search engine rankings

      I think you get the general idea. I'm looking for directories that are high ranking and in for the long haul. They don't have to be free, but it's best if it's inexpensive.

      Thanks!

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      • KeriMorgret
        KeriMorgret last edited by

        Just wanted to leave a quick note saying that SEOmoz has upgraded our Link Directory! You can view a post Cyrus wrote with more information about the directory update and link building via directories at http://www.seomoz.org/blog/seo-link-directory-best-practices

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        • BobGW
          BobGW @Theo-NL last edited by

          Theo, that list is really good. I've got one idea already. Thank you.

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          • RyanKent
            RyanKent @BobGW last edited by

            Have you reviewed the list Theo shared? It is really fantastic.

            Overall I am not a fan of directories. If I found a directory that matched the description you offered, then I would definitely be interested in it. (Who wouldn't?).

            Be careful that if you do find a directory that requires payment, you are paying for your site to be reviewed as opposed to paying for addition to the directory. I would be stay away from any site that offered a money back guarantee as Google may view that as a paid directory submission.

            Another site that falls under the category of a directory would be the BBB. Unfortunately their price range is somewhat similar to Yahoo.

            You should check out Google Places as well.

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            • BobGW
              BobGW @RyanKent last edited by

              Hi Ryan,

              We're already in Dmoz, and the Yahoo Directory and BOTW are both out of our price range. How would you go about finding directories for personal development in San Francisco, CA that meet the criteria I listed above?

              I think your 3 suggestions are great though. Thank you.

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              • RyanKent
                RyanKent last edited by

                There are three directories I look to for clients:

                1. Dmoz. It's free but can be challenging to get accepted.

                2. Yahoo Directory. It is about $350 but they will cover your site in their world wide directory.

                3. BOTW. The internet's oldest directory. $150.

                Otherwise I look for directories specifically related to the site's location or the products and services offered.

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                • Theo-NL
                  Theo-NL last edited by

                  This one might be a bit outdated, but it contains some great directories: http://www.seomoz.org/directories

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