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  • My Top 20 Free Web Directories
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    • ]]>     Here are my top 20 recommendations for blog directories to which you can submit your URL for inclusion:-

    1. Bloggeries
    2. Eatonweb
    3. Blogged
    4. Blog Universe
    5. Bloggapedia
    6. Blogflux
    7. Blogexplosion
    8. Myblogs
    9. Blogsrating
    10. Blogsearch
    11. Getblogs
    12. Spicypage
    13. Globe of blogs
    14. MVBlogs
    15. Bloggernity
    16. Addyourblog
    17. Blawg
    18. Biggerblogger
    19. Bloggerhq
    20. Bloghints

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    • ]]>     Here are my top 20 recommendations for RSS directories to which you can submit your RSS feed:-

    1. Rssnetwork
    2. Feedplex
    3. Feedboy
    4. Goldenfeed
    5. Wingee
    6. Xmeta
    7. RSSMountain
    8. RSSFeeds
    9. Syndic8
    10. RSSBuffet
    11. Feedsee
    12. Feedage
    13. Feedagg
    14. Metafeeder
    15. RSSMicro
    16. Pressradar
    17. RSS-Spider
    18. Feedbase
    19. Devasp
    20. Feeds4all

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  • My Traffic Generation Strategy – Part 2 – Web Directory Submissions
    • ]]>     Here are my top 20 recommendations for which web directories you should submit your site to.

    My recommendations are based on ease of access and use, and speed of reply to your submission. They also do not require reciprocal linking.

    1. Yahoo Directory
    2. Dmoz
    3. Little Web Directory
    4. Somuch
    5. 2space
    6. Jayde
    7. 9dir
    8. A1directorysearch
    9. Abcdirectory
    10. Add-link
    11. Findhound
    12. Freewebdirectory
    13. Jumpon
    14. Rdirectory
    15. Searchwarp
    16. Site-list
    17. Sonic quest
    18. Topsiteswebdirectory
    19. Whatuseek
    20. Mydirectorylive

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    • ]]>     Here is the latest post in my traffic generation strategy series of posts.

    In addition to the numerous web directories out there, you also need to consider submitting your site to the following:-

    • RSS Directories
    • Blog Directories
    • Niche Blog Directories

    As you probably know more and more people are utilizing RSS readers and aggregators to keep themselves informed. RSS is becoming a key distribution channel, so it is definitely worth making the effort of submitting your site.  As with other submissions there are automated software tools available.

    Gaining exposure for your blog is critical to building a following, readership, and revenue. Besides the basic SEO steps of adding compelling and keyword friendly titles, URL structure and descriptions (along with the basic Wordpress SEO plugins), basic link building for blogs begins with listing them in blog directories. There are the more general blog directories, and also many specific to niches, so submit accordingly.

    To get you started here is  a link to 20 essential blog directories.

    So I think I have just about exhausted my discussions on posting to directories, apart from you will find the next few posts will be my top 20 directories, in each category.

    Loads more traffic generation strategies to come so stay tuned.

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    • ]]>     As an add on to my previous post ‘My Traffic Generation Strategy – Part 2′ I just wanted to mention Directory Submission Software.

    There are basically 3 ways you can submit your site to web directories:-

    • Outsource the task
    • Submit manually
    • Use web submission software

    The first one is a relatively cheap way to achieve your submissions

    The second way is tedious, frustrating and time consuming.

    The third way is a good alternative and I discovered a free directory submission tool which is quite easy to use.  You can use the software for free to submit to 350 sites, and you can upgrade to submit to thousands.

    If you have or plan to have more than one blog then it could be cost effective to purchase the software.

    Directory Submission Software

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    Day 129: Directory is Such a Big Word
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    Search Engine Submissions vs Web Directory Submissions

    Your home business success is based on so many factors, and traffic generation strategies are very important. Web Directory submissions can increase your traffic.

    We all submit our blogs to Google via a sitemap, or by directly submitting our URL’s, but not all of us submit to web directories.  When we have submitted our sitemaps,  the Google spiders look for new web pages, and index them according to the relevance it attaches to them, based on various factors such as:-

    • Relevance of content
    • Organisation of the content
    • Navigation and links on your web pages
    • Outgoing links and anchor texts
    • Incoming links from websites and the page rank of those websites

    With web directories you must submit manually, and the submissions are reviewed by humans.

    OK so why should we submit to Web Directories?

    • The search engines crawl these web directories thoroughly.
    • Major web directories are well ranked with the major search engines, and so attract a lot of traffic via search engine results pages.
    • Many people also go directly to web directories, because they are categorised and easily searchable.
    • Additionally traffic from web directories is targeted, because people click on your link from within the appropriate category.
    • The links are approved by humans and so are given more credibility.
    • Your site will get a one way incoming link from the directory, which helps your google rankings.

    So directories are a good way to accumulate valuable incoming links, and boost the visibility of your website.

    How to prepare your site for web directory submission?

    • Ensure you submit your site under the correct category – don’t leave it for the directory to decide.
    • Write a clear and concise description of your site.
    • Make sure your site loads quickly – some directories will simply not list you if your site is slow to load.
    • Make sure you have a clearly defined navigation structure, and that it is easy to find each page, for your visitor as well as the directory editor.

    Which Web Directories?

    There are hundreds if not thousands of web directories out there. Probably the best known ones are DMoz and Yahoo. Some directories charge for the submission, but most do offer a free listing.

    This site lists over 1000 web directories if you want to submit yourself.

    The task of manually submitting to each directory is time consuming and tedious, and I do recommend outsourcing this task.

    Check out the WARRIOR FORUM for special offers on directory submissions.

    I have used this one, and think it represents good value and he has received good reviews of his work.

    Do bear in mind that it can take time for your site to get listed.

    Another tip is to open a separate email account for directory submissions because you will be flooded with emails from the directories, acknowledging your submission or confirming the listing.

    Hope this post has helped you to decide on your strategy for whether or not to submit to web directories, to help your home business success.

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