terryallen

It should be noted that this is a free list of directories, not a list of free directories. The vast majority of the directories on the list require payment for inclusion, though many are free. Since I'll gradually work my way through this list, I'll be sure to note the free directories and post it here when I'm done. Great resource, but thought the distinction should be made.

 

Another poster mentions spending money on a program that will automatically list your site on thousands of directories.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND AGAINST THIS!! Hundreds of those directories are involved in attempts to trick the search engines and as a result, end up blacklisted, ALONG WITH THE WEBSITES LISTED IN THEM!

 

Steer clear of these auto listing programs. Visit directories, confirm their legitimacy, and register your site manually. Several dozen listings in good directories can do wonders for your site's ranking in the search listings. Avoid link exchanges when given the option. A one way link to your site carries much more weight with Google and Yahoo!

I definitely agree, you need to stay clear of these types of submissions. They will not help you and can only harm you. If you are serious about submitting to directories, then I would suggest a professional submission service such as http://www.isellpr.com/. I have personally used their services and they are very "clean" and respectable.

You are right to a certain point. With the billion or so websites available on the internet these days, you can certainly still find these types of sites. It just takes a little bit more effort that it did a few years ago...

On the end of the URL that the banner is associated with, add the following code: ?source=whateverinformationyouwouldlike

An example would be: http://nichemarketingsecretsexposed.com/?source=Xisto

Then this will show in your traffic logs and or any traffic software that you use.