Internet Directory Submission, Sure Way To Link Popularity

Most website owners fail to differentiate between a directory and search engine, failure to do so has resulted in failure to harness the powers of Internet directory effectively.

Search engine uses the spiders ? (an automated software program) to locate and collect data from web pages for inclusion in a search engine's database and to follow links to find new pages on the World Wide Web. While directories depends on human editors, who in most cases examine every single new listing before they are added to their directory. Most major search engines these days use links from human edited directory to measure the quality of the site they index. That is why you should place emphasis on the type of website or directory you list to and how to do that effectively.

Below here are the steps to be followed, before you will list in most human edited Internet directories that place emphasis on building an effective directory. DMOZ, Yahoo and other new human edited directories consider the following before they consider your site for inclusion.

(1) Design or look of your website:
Is your website properly designed? Most website owners do not take into consideration on how their website is designed. The look or design of your website is the most important factor for success in web marketing ? its effectiveness also applies to site visitors. Website designers offer to help you create an effective website that will boost your website marketing and also enhance your site visitors experience thereby increasing sales or repeated visits. Spending money in building an effective website for Internet marketing should be the first step for Internet marketing success.

(2) Follow Directories Submission Guideline(s) Carefully:
Reading the instructions before submitting to directories is one of the keys to success to listing effectively in directories. You can neglect or even bypass the instructions in most search engines since spiders can take care of your listings, while in directories the result is the opposite. Make it a point of duty to read twice the instructions in every directory you are listing in and follow what they need.

(3) Telephone Number in Shopping Sites:
Most directories rate shopping sites without a phone contact as an affiliate sites. Telephone also plays a very important role in selling products to Internet shoppers. Most 85% of Internet shoppers may not buy from shopping sites that do not include a contact address or telephone number or both. One question that goes in the shoppers mind is ? what will happen if I need to call for help? For technical support, returns etc. The same emphases are placed by editors of most directories like Yahoo, Dmoz and other new directories.

Although this rule may not apply to some paid directories, but there are some paid directories that still adhere to the above principle. Most paid directories may not refund your payment when they fail to include your listing in their directory.

(4) Listing with the Right Title, Description and Keywords To Appropriate Category:
Lay emphasis in the Title, Description and Keywords you are using when submitting to directories. Make it a point of duty to study the directory you are submitting to, prior to submission and find out how majority of their listings are placed. Use simple keywords or phrases that relates to your site content. Do not include keywords that do not relate to your site content, since most directories rely on keywords to structure results, placing wrong keywords may inflame some editors.

Since most major search engines these days lay emphasis on quality links from human edited websites like directories, make it a point of duty to do your homework and save time doing it.

Copyright © 2005, Ezilon.com

Charles Hopkins is a developer and senior editor for Ezilon Search Engine and Directory. Website: http://search.ezilon.com - North American Directory (Submit your website and search The United States and Canadian Websites).

---

Five Fun Ideas That Increase Online Traffic

1. Using Hidden Links to increase subscribers or for a... Read More

Internet Advertising Solutions: 10 Things To Barter For, Before Buying

Before you spend your hard earned money, why not first... Read More

DMOZ Editors - Does Absolute Power Corrupt Absolutely?

DMOZ editors are supposed to be professionals in the category... Read More

Get Ahead on the Web: How To Bring Visitors To Your Website - For Free!

Search engine optimisation ? it's the holy grail of website... Read More

Free Advertising Techniques

The most successful advertising is obviously expensive. There are ways... Read More

Web Advertising: Hold An Online Contest Or Sweepstakes And Make Your Website Magnetic To Visitors

Contests and Sweepstakes.They are web advertising magnets that draw huge... Read More

How to Test a Keyword for Success!

Finding the successful keywords is crucial in order to get... Read More

Why You MUST Have A My Yahoo! Page

Yahoo! allows you to set up your own front page... Read More

Web Site Promotion: 10 High Powered, Magical Ways To Make Your Web Site Profitable

Are you interested in empowering your website so it will... Read More

Website Promotion ? Writing Articles Generates Traffic Four Different Ways

Writing articles and submitting them to free content sites is... Read More

Whats The First Thing Your Prospects See When They Visit Your Website?

I just reviewed a new website and I'm in shock.... Read More

Website Marketing 101

When it comes to website marketing and promotions, you need... Read More

Track or Perish

Who me? Track?Now I realize some turn a blind eye... Read More

Create a Google Sitemap for Your Web Site

Google Sitemaps is a simple and fast way for your... Read More

10 Ways to Market Your Web Site and Have It Market You

Once your web site is done, it does you little... Read More

Do We Need Web Directories?

WEB DIRECTORIESDirectories play an important role in aiding a site's... Read More

What Can You Do To Beat Your Competition?

In many cases when you start a new website you... Read More

How to Get Targeted Web Site Traffic from Other Peoples Sites

Getting targeted web site traffic from other people's websites is... Read More

Joint Venture 101 - The Quickest Way To Build Your eBusiness (PART 1)

This article reveal the same techniques that many Internet marketing... Read More

3 Fast Ways To Get Free Content For Your Home Based Business Website

Is your website looking alittle bare? It's okay, you're about... Read More

Avoid These Common Mistakes With Your Links...

Links are the main pillar of your website. To navigate... Read More

Dont Put All Your Promotion Eggs In The SEO Basket

One of the most frequent questions I get asked by... Read More

Internet Marketing and Getting Your Site Noticed

You may have created and established the best Web site... Read More

Wasters and Energy Suckers

Stop wasting your time and having your energy sucked dry!... Read More

How Important are Back Links?

When setting up your website for SEO (Search Engine Optimization)... Read More

Outsourcing Website Services - Can Your Business Benefit?

Would it surprise you to know that Compaq Computer? outsources?... Read More

About Testimonials and Customer Focused Sites

Think about it, when you browse any web site, you... Read More

How To Obtain Free Advertising For Your Online Business

The beauty of the Internet is that it allows you... Read More

Banners You Cant Ignore

Some "experts" say they don't exist. Apparently we have become... Read More

Seecrets on Website Promotion: Marketing Plan for Joe Nogood Gift Store

Joe Nogood owns a small but thriving gift store. He... Read More

Web Site Promotion: 10 Eye-opening Secrets To Sky-rocket Your Sales

If you're having problems generating a lot of sales at... Read More

Ten Tips for Promoting Your Website

Well I started out with seven, Free and low cost... Read More

How Building a Fanbase will Make You Sales

If you've ever been to a popular forum hosted by... Read More