2. Directory development is a growing popular method for
gaining quality content and traffic for a website. Resource
directories consist of a number of links to other sites
within a category of the directory-Just like the Yellow
Pages organize businesses by category. Website owners
who are considering using directories to promote their site
should know why directories are important and what they
do. And those who are considering their own directory
should know about resource directory development.
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4. Many websites seek out directories they can submit to. On
a daily basis a website owner will seek out several
directories and add their site. This increases their number
of inbound links, and well as increasing their visibility on
the internet.
7. *Submit your homepage. Directories will typically not
accept extensions. It is good if your URL has your
keywords in it.
8. *Write a good description free of grammatical errors. It
will save time to write two descriptions, one long and one
short, for different directories.
9. Some directories focus on a particular niche, while others
have categories for just about everything. An example of a
targeted directory would be one that only accepts sites
about search engine marketing or search engine
optimization. Choosing a niche directory that relates to
the keywords of the site will help bring more visibility to
that particular directory as well as the links.
12. *Keep listing results small, to about 20 a page. More than
that can be overwhelming and confusing to users seeking
out information.
13. *Maintain and update your directory frequently. Search
engines like to see a site updated regularly, and
maintaining the directory will assure that all the links are
still functional and that all the URLs still exist.
14. *Incorporate the look of your website into the directory.
This will help users to associate the directory with your
site.
15. Always keep in mind that you want to represent the best
of your site in any listing. So whether you are submitting
to the best directories or creating your own directory
make sure you are providing the most accurate
information and the best possible representation of your
site.