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Web directories
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is it any point anymore to build links from web directories.
Does google consider web directories anymore?
Thank you awesome Mozzers!
Vijay
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thank you Shelly - I appreciate it.
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Vjay - good question
I think it really depends on the quality of the directory. I think that relevant (industry specific) directories are generally ok as long as they are high quality and not rife with spam.
There are also some credible directories still such as yahoo directory, best of the web, etc. So if you can find a decent one with decent inbound links and a solid auditing process, then why not.
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