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Website Directories And How They Effect Seo Ranking

By Sue Hamrick


It has become increasingly critical to establish high-quality incoming links to your website for search engine optimization efforts. Major search engines place great importance on popularity in determining the ranking for their results. While content optimization is still very important, a volume of high-quality incoming links is now as important in determining your ranking results in Google.

There are many ways to build incoming links to increase your popularity. Writing quality articles and press releases are effective, but they aren't always practical or popular for small to medium-sized businesses. If done within search engine guidelines, two other practical and popular methods of building high quality incoming links are:

1st: Directory Submissions

Because of the increasing opportunities for quality directories, most require you to pick one of two options if you meet their criteria.

Free, but needs a reciprocal link from your site to the directory. Paying a submission fee (about $25 - $99) annually.

Reciprocal link arrangements

Links from other high-quality websites that are closely related to your market, products and services in exchange for you linking to them.

Some Examples Of Directory Applications As A Website Resource

Association Members

Manufacturer Dealers and Distributors

Locations Of Bank Branches

Chamber of Commerce Members

Business Listings Within The City Or Community

Mortgage Broker's Agents

The Club Members

Locations of Store Branches

Franchise Locations or Owners

Company Department Listings

Property Brokers

Online Directory Or Portal Opportunity

Niche Directories Are Having Better Positions And More Visits

As more directories are focused on various niche markets, they are capturing an increasing number of website visitors. These market niches are usually either industry, communities of interest, or geographically focused. Though there are other applications on the website, the directory is the main feature.

Examples of Industry Directories

Restaurants

Doctors

Motels

Inns

Plumbers

Religious Groups

Insurance Options

Barrister

CPA

Real Estate

Lending Companies

Apartments

Manufacturers of Boats

Florist

Examples of Community of Interest Directories

Health and Nutrition

Women

Camping

Homes And Gardens

Kids

Antique Collectibles

Golfing

Cancer Topics

Sports

Gaming Online

Shopping Topics

Music And Such

Asthma

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