Have you thought about submitting your website to premium Web directories that charge a submission fee, but you’re concerned about paying for links? That concern might be misplaced.
Let’s look at the problem associated with paid links to your website, and whether or not premium Web directory submissions fall into that group.
Why Paid Links Are a Problem for Site Owners
Technically, as long as any links you buy or sell are completely disclosed to your audience, there is absolutely nothing wrong with them. They’re simply a form of advertising.
That said, Google — the self-appointed “Internet police” — have [...]
When you run a Web directory, you can’t just focus on appealing to people who might submit links. Your real target market includes the visitors who actually come to use the resource you’ve created. But how can you appeal to those people and in turn increase your traffic (and submissions in the process)?
Here are a few things you can do to improve your Web directory (or build a better one from scratch) and keep visitors coming back for more.
Know the Market You’re Targeting (and Choose a Niche)
The best thing you can do is make sure your directory [...]
You might have heard that recent Google algorithm updates have hit Web directory owners hard. In some cases that’s true. But if you’re thinking about entering the Web directory market, don’t let that discourage you. These types of sites are far from dead, and there are still plenty of opportunities to launch a valuable directory of your own if you’re willing to work hard and take it seriously.
For those considering launching a new one, let’s look at one of the most basic problems you might face, and some tips on how your own directory can better thrive in the [...]
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Congratulations to Rebecca Caroe of CreativeAgencySecrets.com based in Australia with clients worldwide. Her entry in the recent Win a Free Listing in High Quality DIRJournal Business Directory was chosen at random using random.org.
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You know DirJournal.com offers incredible value. We help to connect you (or your clients) to hundreds of thousands of monthly visitors. We give you exposure in a high quality resource for people browsing the Web. And we have a professionally edited directory, so you never have to [...]
Why the Web Directory Market Isn't Dead (And How You Can Get Ahead)
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