Category: Free Placement, Paid Placement
Summary & Overview
A Business directory is a website or print media listing of information which lists all businesses within some category. Businesses can be categorized by business, location, activity, or size. Business may be compiled either manually or through automated online search software.
The details provided in a business directory will vary. They may include the business name, addresses, telephone numbers, location, type of service or products the business provides, number of employees, the service region and any professional associations. Some directories include a section for user reviews, comments, and feedback.
Many business directories offer complimentary listings in addition to the premium options. There are many business directories and some of these have moved over to the internet and away from printed format. Whilst not being search engines, business directories often have a search facility.
Online Business Directories can receive a bad press, and they vary in quality and content. There is a balance between professional advertising, value for money and quality of service. Business owners are looking for ROI, web traffic, exposure for their business, plus SEO benefits of backlinks.
There are multitudes of online directories, and plenty will also give free links. The major search engines such as Google and Yahoo add more value to one way links from human edited directories, as they are seen as trusted resources.
Setup Time
Less than 1 Hour.
Ongoing Maintenance
None.
Cost
There are both free and paid Directories available.
Speed of Results
Moderate.
Basic Use
Many people search Directories looking for businesses. Getting your website in the Directories is inexpensive and effective.
Directories also give you more links back to your site to boost your organic search engine rankings. Organic rankings, also known as “natural” rankings, appear on the left side of a Google search results page, underneath any sponsored (or paid) links.
Basic Action Steps
- Write Your Directory Listing (Ad)
Some Directories may require that you post an ad along with your business submission. If required, consider using a variation of the following examples:
Direct Sales Lead Ads:
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Make It Your New Office.
Learn How From The Best.
Children Don't Forget.
Real Dads Don't Work 80
Hours Per Week.
Bug The Neighbors
Let Your Success Do
The Talking. Learn Here.
Why Struggle?
Money Equals Freedom.
Education Equals Money.
Ready For Change?
The Internet Is A Gold Rush.
Learn How To Mine It.
Stop The Excuses.
Our Community Is Making
Success Stories. Be One.
Work Where You Want.
The Internet Is The Ticket.
Learn The Skills Today.
Cubicles Suck.
Work Where You Want
When You Want. See How.
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If You Know The Secrets.
Learn Directly From The Pros.
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- Submit to Directories
Submit your business, ad and/or website to the following Directories:
• www.01webdirectory.com
• www.abilogic.com
• www.bigall.com
• www.search.ezilon.com
• www.joeant.com
• www.mostpopularsites.net
• www.netinsert.com
• www.dmoz.org
• www.re-quest.net
• www.searchsight.com
• www.skaffe.com
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Questions, Comments, Feedback & Suggestions
For questions about Directories, please send an email to resources@michaelwyrosdick.com with “Directories” in your subject line.
