Often when I’m developing a new website, I’ll look to submit it to web directories to help try and raise it’s profile online.
However, there’s a ton of directories out there, most of which are pretty worthless for most intents and purposes.
So targeting a web directory that offers best potential is a real concern for me.
Here are some of the web directories I most commonly use for submitting sites - some of which are free, some of which require a fee for a listing:
1. DMOZ
The king of directories, a DMOZ listing will be widely syndicated on the internet, and probably has the largest human user base of any.
Getting listed in main categories these days is incredibly hard, so if you want a DMOZ listing, it’s often best to look at getting listed in a local/regional section than a major category for speed of inclusion.
2. Yahoo! Directory
The Yahoo! Directory is one of the most expensive online directories, but if you have the budget for it is still worth considering.
It’s also worth pointing out that being listed in the Yahoo! Directory doesn’t guarantee any ranking benefits in Yahoo! Search, but as the Yahoo! Directory pages often rank well in search engines, you may yet get some real traffic from it.
3. JoaAnt
The JoeAnt Directory is one of the most established - and biggest - independent directories.
Although it costs a bit to submit, I still have JoeAnt high on my list, and usually submit my sites to it.
4. Gimpsy
Gimpsy is another of the big independents, and has a curiously different way of allowing you to search for listings.
I still submit here, but tend to get promotional offers periodically from each listing which is a minor annoyance, but quite bearable.
5. Wow Directory
The Wow Directory is another of the big independent directories, though relatively more recent than some of the others listed here.
It’s since grown to attach other features such as a blog, news, and resources.
6. Best of the Web
Another directory that’s powered ahead to develop a name for itself, Botw is another directory with a recurring fee for a listing, so I tend not to submit everything here.
Still, it’s one to consider for those more serious development projects.
7. Platinax Directory
This is another relatively newer directory but with the slant of being more UK based, which means it’s on my home turf.
Additionally, like the Wow Directory, it allows a single listing to appear on multiple regional categories, such as local, national, and international - which is a nice way to get extra exposure.
http://www.platinax.co.uk/directory/
8. Massive Links
Another of the newer directories, it also has a pretty simple design which makes it really easy to use for users.
What’s nice about Massive Links is that it manages to be big without overcrowding the listings, which makes it especially attractive for listing a site.
9. 192 Directory
Another of the longer established directories, I like 192 because it tends to have a strong presence on search engines for local search results.
This means that a listing on the 192 Directory really can bring in traffic, making a paid listing worthwhile.
http://www.192directory.co.uk/
10. Site Sift
Another of the newer directories which has pushed on developing a presence for itself online.
A nice touch about the Site Sift directory is that it does offer the choice of recurring or one-time fees.
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