Are Your Pages Ready to Submit to the Directories?
Directories include: Yahoo, LookSmart, Open Directory Project, etc.
Directory ChecklistWhen all items are completed, you are ready to submit your site to the major directory indexes.
Follow these steps for successful directory submissions: 1
Give your site polish & finish
Make it fully functioning, logically-designed and give valuable content. Clear up any broken links. Eliminate or complete Under Construction areas. Don't submit temporary sites, link popularity lists, or doorway pages.2
Write a short title
Directories use titles to rank pages. 'Apple Stands' will come up ahead of 'Ted's Old Time Country Fresh Apple Stand,' in a search for 'Apple Stands.' Yahoo! requires your business name listed first and exactly as it appears on your Home page.3
Write a short description
Be accurate in telling what your site offers. Submission editors (real people) will check you out.4
Select an appropriate category
Editors may select an inappropriate placement for your site if your selection is too far a field.5
Submit your site yourself
You may get only one chance. Use it wisely; don't waste it on software or so-called specialists. Submitting to directories is easier than you think.6
Do as you are instructed
Carefully read the directions provided by the directories. Follow them closely or cancel your submission as they will take your money and not include you in their directory if you do not comply. They will not tell you why you were declined.7
Check & wait
Look for your URL in each directory. If you're not found, wait at least 2 weeks before re-submitting. A month may be even better. Be patient...
