Are there really any good Link Directories?

[wchesser]

I have been researching link directories looking for link exchange partners with google rank of 4 or better. Are there really any quality directories out there?

[stevan]

The best way I have found is to see who is number 1 listed under the key words you wnat to be in and back link them and see who links to them and ask them to link to you OR use ARELIS BUT i find the first way is the best

STEVE

[MarketingMama]

There are several great directories:

Mine being one of them:

http://www.search-2-search.com

but here is another list you might be interested in:

http://dir.yahoo.com
http://directory.edu411.org
http://directory.crosswalk.com

http://dmoz.org
http://entireweb.com
http://ffahoo.com
http://fitnesspros.net/search
http://laurel.netster.com
http://listingsca.com
http://phil.mav.net
http://rex.skyline.net/
http://sbd.bcentral.com
http://search.711.net
http://search.netpei.com
http://searchuk.com
http://spain.carhireexpress.co.uk
http://sunsteam.com
http://www.4free.co.uk/links/pages
http://www.abacho.co.uk
http://www.action-learning.com/resources/
http://www.adrenalinepages.com/
http://www.aesop.com
http://www.all-hotels-in-monaco.com/travel-directory.html
http://www.allwebdirectories.com
http://www.andilinks.com/sea5.htm
http://www.asiadragons.com/
http://www.ask-sherlock.co.uk/
http://www.awebhostingprovider.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/
http://www.beebuzz.com/
http://www.bizlink.org/
http://www.bizweb.com/
http://www.booboowackwack.com/links
http://www.bounce2.co.uk/ash/register.php
http://www.britindex.co.uk
http://www.business.com
http://www.cozycabin.com
http://www.cultureconnect.com
http://www.cwsteam.com
http://www.directory.net
http://www.directoryarchives.com
http://www.ectrade.com
http://www.fifepages.co.uk
http://www.fincaforum.com
http://www.fishhoo.com/cgi-bin/links/add.cgi - fishing
http://www.foundfirst.com/show.php
http://www.freewebsubmission.com

http://www.frequentlyasked.info
http://www.geeksonsteroids.com
http://www.gimpsy.org
http://www.globalgateway.com
http://www.gogolook.com
http://www.goguides.org/
http://www.hedir.com
http://www.hooverdog.com
http://www.idnetuk.com
http://www.illumirate.com
http://www.imarvel.com
http://www.infohub.com
http://www.infoprobe.net
http://www.infouk.org
http://www.internet-search-engines-faq.com/submit-url-free-directory
http://www.isedb.com/html/Web_Directories
http://www.jayde.com/
http://www.joeant.com
http://www.lincolnshirenow.com
http://www.linkopedia.com
http://www.londinium.com
http://www.london.internationalcircuit.com
http://www.lycos.co.uk/dir
http://www.massivelinks.com
http://www.mavicanet.com
http://www.maxpromo.com
http://www.milktwosugars.co.uk
http://www.moshix2.net
http://www.nationaldirectory.com
http://www.noago.com
http://www.nodeworks.com
http://www.onemission.com/d.pl
http://www.PAontheweb.com - PA local
http://www.pedsters-planet.co.uk
http://www.pmonkey.com
http://www.primefind.com
http://www.qango.com
www.rateawebsite.com
http://www.redhotchilli.co.uk
http://www.robolink.co.uk
http://www.scotsmart.com
http://www.search-2-search.com
http://www.searchsite.com/
http://www.searchwarp.com/
http://www.seekon.com/
http://www.selu.co.uk
http://www.siterary.com
http://www.smartlinks.org/
http://www.spain-car-hire-rental.com/
http://www.spaindreams.com/
http://www.spheri.ca/directories.html
http://www.spheri.com
http://www.splatsearch.com
http://www.splut.com
http://www.spotjockey.co.uk
http://www.stopdog.com/
http://www.subjex.net/
http://www.surfgopher.com/
http://www.swscotland.clara.net/
http://www.theeverywherepages.com/
http://www.theknowledgenetwork.org
http://www.thelocalweb.net
http://www.top10links.com
http://www.top100travelsites.com
http://www.toplocallistings.co.uk/
http://www.travelunravel.co.uk/
http://www.UKbest50.co.uk
http://www.uk-click.co.uk
http://www.uklinks.org
http://www.url.biz/
http://www.usefulinfo.co.uk
http://www.walhello.com/
http://www.webdirectory.com/
http://www.webmasteryp.com/
http://www.websearch.com.au/
http://www.websurfuk.co.uk
http://www.wildthings.com/
http://www.worldcitypages.net/
http://www.worldhot.com/addurl/
http://www.xoron.com/
http://www.zeal.com/
http://www.zensearch.com
http://www.zonebot.com

The MarketingMama :-)

[TelecomHunter]

Awesome List. You da Mama :)

www.broadbandhunter.com

[wchesser]

Awesome List. You da Mama :)

www.broadbandhunter.com
I agree the list is awesone.

Perhaps my understanding of link exchanges directories is wrong. I thought these directories consisted of member webmasters who specifically want to exchange links. If my understanding is correct, what is the connection of yahoo and dmoz directories as link exchanges directories?

[MarketingMama]

Maybe I miss understood your post ... but never the less this list contains directories where you can list your site for free in most cases and the reciprocal link is optional in a lot of cases as well.

You will find on many boards that they have a section dedicated to link exhange other than that, owning a search network, I have opportunity to see some link exchange sites that may interest you:

http://www.most-relevant-links.com/

http://www.link-exchange.ws/

and you may find some stuff here: http://www.affiliateseeking.com/

anyway, hope that helps!

MM

[amberstar702]

Hi Marketing Mama:

That is one great list you provided! I know we have submitted to some of the directories but I will forward the list on to Tony, the "Super Submitter", who is also my husband, for his review! Thanks!

Cordially,

[MarketingMama]

I confess it's not a list I compiled. In my stats I noticed hits from various boards that I'm not a memeber of so I went to check it out and much to my most pleasant suprise, we have been included on this list.

I have since copied it to one of my boards as it is massive and does contain a lot of useful information.

I just hope others find it as useful :-)

MM

[MathsIsFun]

Well, Mama, thankyou.

Here are a few more that may be useful:

http://www.favouritelink.com
http://www.anyrequests.com
http://www.clickey.com/
http://www.sedsearch.com/
http://wbcentral.uni.cc/
http://www.bocat.com/
http://www.ewebdevelopment.net/directory.htm
http://www.aardvarkbusiness.net/addurl
http://www.imexserve.it/directory/business.html
http://www.socengine.com/
http://www.4intrepid.com/
http://www.anyrequests.com/
http://www.askrobo.com/
http://resources.bargainherbal.com/
http://www.yeandi.com/

Hope that helps

[MarketingMama]

directories to add to this list ...


The International Directory of Web Hosts (http://www.peak-website-hosting.com/links/page.cgi?d=1)

The World Wide Directory of Ecommerce Solution Providers (http://www.merchant-account-solutions.net/links/page.cgi?d=1)

The International Directory of Web Design & Development Providers (http://temple-templates.com/links/page.cgi?g=&d=1)

There new and we missed the most recent PR update so who knows when they'll get some assigned PR but they are connected to our established sites so at some point they'll be award a 4 at least.

MM

[speed]

A couple more directories to add to the list:
General Directory (http://www.worldsiteindex.com)
Art Directory (http://www.artweblinks.com)

They are both fairly new so only PR4, but they are SE friendly.

[cgo]

will you add this to the list too? General Directory (http://www.cashwon.com)

Thanks[/url]

[MarketingMama]

you betcha ... man I wish they had little smiles and winky guys (icons) on this board

MM :-)

[handry]

hi Marketing MAMA , Basically the internet traffic is came to your site by submit your URL to Open Directory Project sites. But some how thats a good idea. Do you have any other ways beside that.

[backpackearth]

Can we add www.backpackearth.com?

I have 3/10 on internal pages.

[lorien1973]

We have a directory at http://www.4intrepid.com

Just requires a link back to a different site in order to be reviewed (3 way link, so SE's like it a lot more)

PR 5 directory. PR3 and PR2 categories. 2 backlinks/listing (one on the category, one on the info page).

If you add the requested link to your home page, its a free upgrade to a premium listing (top of your chosen category for 1 year).

24 hour (or faster) review time.

[jasse]

wchesser,
I have to agree with you about the directories for link exhanges; I find that many of them go on for pages and pages...realistically no human being could find my website link on their page; so why do a link exchange???? Quality link exchanges are hard to find; I think i have done a decent job with my resource directory and would love to exchange links with you; Here is my info; email me at info[at]arc4life.com (replace [at] with @)if you would like to exchanges links:

URL: http://www.arc4life.com

Title: Cervical Traction Neck Pillow; Improve posture and get better sleep!

Description: Use this Neck Pillow to restore the curve in your neck. The normal cervical curve can improve your health and helps you get rid of unwanted symptoms such as neck pain and back pain;

Category: Health and Fitness, Health Products, Ergonomic Products

__________________________________________________ ___
URL: http://www.jeevanhealth.com

Title: Low Back Supports for Lower Back Pain Relief

Description: JeevanHealth.com offers low back supports for proper posture and low back pain relief! Specializing in Industrial Low Back Belts, Lower back supports, and Low back rests and other orthopedic products for health and well being . Let us help you get BACK to life!

Category: Health and Fitness, Health Products, Ergonomic Products

[Presentationrentals]

The above information is GREAT! Kudos everyone.

I’m adding few to it.

All Links Directory (http://www.all-linksite.com/cgi-bin/links/index.cgi?ID=20353) Well done directory with a PR6 respectable rank. Within hours if submission my site was added.

First Directory (http://www.firstdirectory.org) My site was added very fast and pretty easy. PR5

I’m also following up with my submissions. The above two had my site listed in less then one business day.

I have had some others where I was required to add a reciprocal yet after follow up emails and the passage of time no link appears at their site.

Note: I am not the owner of the above sites.

[sfowler]

There is a whole thread full of them here http://www.webproworld.com/viewtopic.php?t=21900

[MarketingMama]

hi Marketing MAMA , Basically the internet traffic is came to your site by submit your URL to Open Directory Project sites. But some how thats a good idea. Do you have any other ways beside that.

If you're asking me if I have other ways of promoting your business online ... well I wouldn't be the marketingmama if I didn't :-)

Here's a recent article I wrote that may be useful:

TOP 10 WAYS TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS ON A LIMITED BUDGET (http://www.mstbie.com/newsletter5.htm)

Or visit the MSTBIE resource area which is packed full of good stuff.

Hope that's what you were looking for :-)

MM

[TN Todd]

Jasse I think you are slghtly confused when you said

"I have to agree with you about the directories for link exhanges; I find that many of them go on for pages and pages...realistically no human being could find my website link on their page"

In the case of *most* directories people don't go to the main page and surf down to your category. Most traffic will come from searches either through a completley differnt search engine or the sites search, that end up directly on the page with the information they are searching for.

[MarketingMama]

To add to that, our search network directory pages are spidered and out on the web including the listings contained within those pages ... a lot of sites listed in our directories/search engine get found this way according to our stats.

I assume link pages/partner pages that contain information on other's sites would be spidered and show results in the same manner thus another important reason for anchor text.

MM

[MathsIsFun]

I feel inspired to compile all the lovely links on this and the other thread into one humungous list.

Let you know how I get on.

[MathsIsFun]

Ow, wow, I see sfowler has done all the hard work at http://madur.somalitalk.com/custom2.html !

Well done Simon.

The other thread is 5 pages long and well worth the visit.

[MarketingMama]

Wow, I didn't realize this list had already been posted on the WPW should have figured :-) you're right AvgJoe it is well worth the visit.

MM

[Presentationrentals]

InCrawler (http://www.incrawler.com/) – Free listing with reciprocal link. My site was added promptly.

USA Directory (http://www.usadirectory.biz/) – Free listing with reciprocal link. My site was added promptly.

Favourite Link (http://www.favouritelink.com/click.php?n=6957) - Free listing with reciprocal link. My listing from this directory is showing up as a backlink in Google.

I was thinking of calling out a few undesirable directories but that is not in the spirit of this thread. By undesirable they make you link to them then never add my site or take it off in time or put me on a spam list that seems to never end. I even found one that does not include the sites listings in its own search results, only pay per click ads. All the ones I have posted including the three above I can recommend without reservation.

[asimkhaliq]

Go to http://www.thewebknot.com this isa new directory but feature multiple listing and acnhor text/link feature for free


Thanks

[keith_cash]

Thank MM.

I have used several of the sites to add my links.

Thanks

[keith_cash]

[quote="Presentationrentals"]InCrawler (http://www.incrawler.com/) – Free listing with reciprocal link. My site was added promptly.

USA Directory (http://www.usadirectory.biz/) – Free listing with reciprocal link. My site was added promptly.

Favourite Link (http://www.favouritelink.com/click.php?n=6957) - Free listing with reciprocal link. My listing from this directory is showing up as a backlink in Google.


Thanks I have used these to add my links.

[sfowler]

I am intending to compile a list of the directories where the link shows up. They include
amidalla
searchsight
anybrowser
massivelinks
skaffe
mavicanet
thisisouryear
actimonde
aindabem
worldsiteindex
linketeria
anybrowser
burf

[chandubhai]

You can add mine too
http://www.goayellowpages.com/directory/index.php

[favouritelink]

Well, Mama, thankyou.

Here are a few more that may be useful:

http://www.favouritelink.com
http://www.anyrequests.com
http://www.clickey.com/
http://www.sedsearch.com/
http://wbcentral.uni.cc/
http://www.bocat.com/
http://www.ewebdevelopment.net/directory.htm
http://www.aardvarkbusiness.net/addurl
http://www.imexserve.it/directory/business.html
http://www.socengine.com/
http://www.4intrepid.com/
http://www.anyrequests.com/
http://www.askrobo.com/
http://resources.bargainherbal.com/
http://www.yeandi.com/

Hope that helps

Thanks AvgJoe

That you added my favouritelink Directory site.

[cjshu]

Great List! Thanks!

[greeneagle]

We have been trying to maintain, PR4 min, free submissions and those that don't require reciprocal links as much as possible in that other thread.

You will also find I just started a women and minority business section, if Simon didn't already have that category going.

Please note the general concensus throughout many threads that:
"Organic" links are best, Google seems to place less importance on reciprocal links as of recent.

Ken

[fuzzygay]

Please add the following to your list of directories:

http://www.finecraftsimports.com/arts_crafts_dir/default.html

This is Arts & Crafts related with PR4 the index and PR3 the internal pages. It requires link exchange though.

[zman]

since everyone else is doing it I cant be left out.

http://www.directory-z.com

[LuckyPimp]

http://www.chunkypig.com/directory/

I just added it yesterday, all the pages will be indexed real soon so they should have a decent page rank. I am not going to stuff the directory so get in while you can.

[sfowler]

I get a time out on your directory.

[linktraffic]

"chunky pig"

I LOVE IT! I'll submit.

[LuckyPimp]

I get a time out on your directory.

Sorry about that I had your country on a hostname deny list. I have fixed it so you should be able to see it now.

Thanks and feel free to submit. The script I am using really is spider friendly so it should do everyone some good. I am also moving the categories to the main page sot hey will have a faster index.

[sfowler]

Thanks, Chnukypig, we're getting there. I can now open the directory, but it will not let me submit a link. I go to "Environment" and press "submit as link" and it tells me to go to a category first.

What is wrong with Austria anyway? Have we declared war or something? I must admit, i haven't seen the News for a couple of days.