Do you post your links in classic web directories?
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This is true indeed.
GuruPapa
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- Apr 11, 2017
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A relic of the past.
MIGHT be useful if your site has 0 links and is not indexed and you want to speed things up. But it won't give you any juice.
- Oct 28, 2020
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if the directories still get traffic they're worth it for the traffic alone. And unlike with google, those links don't get penalized by retarded updates, they stay there and trickle few visitors a week to your site for years. But again, the directories need to have traffic (10s of 1000s to millions of visitors a month), otherwise they're not very useful.
With regards to link juice and ranking power they're indeed worthless. But even so (and especially if you're doing local SEO), your company should still be in those directories as it will indirectly help your SEO by bringing real traffic in, which google might factor in when they decide your rankings. And for a few minutes of creating the entry (even if you have to pay the $5-500 per year tax for acceptance) I still think it's worth it for a local business...
With regards to link juice and ranking power they're indeed worthless. But even so (and especially if you're doing local SEO), your company should still be in those directories as it will indirectly help your SEO by bringing real traffic in, which google might factor in when they decide your rankings. And for a few minutes of creating the entry (even if you have to pay the $5-500 per year tax for acceptance) I still think it's worth it for a local business...
- Jun 9, 2020
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Directories only work with local SEO, and getting high-quality directory sites is quite difficult now.
Otherwise directory link doesn't work now.
Otherwise directory link doesn't work now.
optimalegg68
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Hey! Yeah I remember that throwing your site into directories thing. Feels like ages ago right? I think those days are pretty much over. Google got way smarter. Now it's all about quality content and actual good backlinks you know the kind people naturally give you. I really doubt those directory links do anything positive anymore. Probably more likely they could hurt you honestly. So yeah I'd say definitely a relic of the past better to focus on real strategies now.
promkamadshman
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- Dec 9, 2024
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Submitting sites to web directories is mostly outdated for SEO. While niche directories may offer minor benefits, most provide little value—some could even hurt your site if low-quality. Google’s algorithms now prioritize high-authority backlinks, not directory listings. Instead, focus on guest posts, HARO, PR, and local citations for better results. Directory links rarely boost rankings today. Verdict: Skip generic directories; invest in modern link-building strategies for real growth.
Only high quality Directory links might work well . Otherwise they are of no value.
Yez16
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Thank you all for your answer. That's why I asked, I have such an old web directory. There is traffic from people from Southeast Asia who add their sites there. And I'm thinking, should I close this directory or maybe I can sell something to such traffic? I can still increase such traffic, but are there solvent people there to whom I can sell something?
shanontursi6890
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Web directories have largely become a relic of SEO. Most directories, especially low-quality or generic ones, have little to no positive impact on rankings and can even hurt your site due to Google’s ever-evolving algorithms. However, some niche, high-quality directories with strict editorial standards can still provide some benefits, especially in local SEO or brand awareness, but they are not a primary strategy for boosting first page authority.
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Doesn't work anymore
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Some old directories still works if they are in niche-relevant have have real traffic. But most are spammy now. I use a few high-quality backlinks to add variety, but do not rely on this for SEO results.
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Web directories are mostly outdated. Some high quality, niche directories can still help, but most offer little to no SEO value today.
Try to focus on more effective white hat methods.