Tip for Bid Directory Bidders
Many people appreciate the benefits of bid directories and the ability to control listing position in categories, increase exposure with homepage placement, etc. However, there are a lot of people who think of them exactly like other directories and pay the exact minimum bid amount for the listing, just for the category placement, and that’s […]
Blogger Mistakes and Advice for Investing in Blog Reviews
Recently significant promotion began for this blog and the new blog directory. One of the channels being utilized is blog post reviews. While working with the different providers and options available, several observations were made. A lot of time was spent working with these systems. Hopefully the below information will be useful to those interested […]
Tips for Bid Directory Owners
Bid directories have many benefits and have become popular with web site owners due to the considerable direct traffic and exposure provided. Listed below are some tips to help bid directory owners maximize revenue, benefit for web site owners, and convenience for submitters.
Factors for Determining Quality Web Directories
Most people know about and consider PR as a factor for determining quality web directories. Although PR can be useful as a quick reference, it is far from the best or only consideration. Below you will find a list of other factors that should be taken into account when evaluating directories.
Mistakes Directory Owners Should Avoid
Listed below is a collection of "bad ideas" for web directory owners. The list provides information on actions that will damage your directory and/or your own reputation as the web directory owner. Being involved with any of the below mistakes should be avoided to prevent risk and revenue loss for your business.
Take Advantage of Approval Emails
Email communication to web directory submitters should be minimal. That is, you don’t want to get your emails considered as spam or thought of as "just more mail from some directory". However, the communication you do have with web directory submitters is valuable. Listed below are some tips to maximize the benefit from emails sent:
Web Directories that Display and/or Sort by PR
Sorting by Google PR seems to be the best overall option available for web directories, and many web directories display the PR value for web site listings as information for visitors. However, a lot of web directories are not obtaining valid PR information for the listings. This can be a significant problem for those that […]
Reciprocal Web Directories
If you’re thinking about starting a web directory that offers only an option for reciprocal listings, you may want to think again. Unless you are already trusted within the webmaster community, the project is doomed to fail. The reason is because most people value their own site more than a new site from an unknown […]
Reasons Not to Use Automated Submission Software
There are many reasons not to use fully automated directory submission software. Listed below are some of the more significant disadvantages and problems associated. The information provided will hopefully be helpful for both submitters using or thinking about using automated submission software as well as the individuals and companies that operate web directories.
Alive Blog Directory Launched
Alive Directory has today launched an extensive blog directory resource. The blog directory is intended as an extension to Alive Directory, and offers the same listing types and options, including deep links. A comprehensive set of categories is provided for exceptional blog categorization. Alive Blog Directory currently offers introductory pricing. After the intro period, the […]
Guidelines for Accepting Submission Titles
A question recently came up about the titles that should be accepted with web directory submissions. Listed below are some tips to keep in mind when reviewing submissions:
Avoid accepting titles that are overly promotional, such as "cheapest", "best", etc. Consider using "affordable" or "high quality" instead. Otherwise, your directory would be endorsing a web site […]
Free Directories - Are They Really Worthwhile?
The short answer is yes, with some qualifications. Not all free directories should be considered for submission, especially those that accept any web site submitted, with no editorial review. However, if you have the time to submit to the free web directories or can assign the task to someone, it is a worthwhile endeavor.
The Best Resources for the Best Web Directories
There are several measurements that can be used to determine the best web directories. A list of the top resources for high quality web directories is listed below, each with a unique method of justifying which directories are included.
Disadvantages of Offering Specials Too Often
Offering a special promotion/discount is a great way to encourage new business and further establish a project. However, like many things, doing it in excess can produce unfavorable results. Firstly, having a discount offer too often will deplete its effectiveness. If something is too common or predictable, it’s no longer special, and has little meaning. […]
Web Directory Promotion Performance
Aviva Directory has posted a great article charting the web directories that have increased the most in promotion over the past month. This is very useful to know as it provides insight into which directories are worthy for submission (the ones that are actually being promoted day-by-day). Special thanks to Jeff for working on preparing […]
