Yet another ‘How do you choose Directories’ thread ;)
SERoundtable has posted on an SEO Chat thread, Main deciding factor [when choosing directories in which to list your site].
Some joke that the best directory is the free directory, or better yet there is no recip link required for inclusion. There is a good discussion about design and the visual appeal of a directory. While I do agree it is nice to see, it doesn’t necessary mean the directory is always the best.
I agree that it’s best to stay away from directories that require a reciprocal link. My earlier post on TrustRank stressed that low quality directory listings may not help your rankings (and could possibly even work against you). When in doubt: get listed in those places you would like to be even if Google didn’t exist. Yes, I toot that horn a lot, but I truly believe it!
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-ranks well for several terms (remember good directories send traffic to your site)
-recent cache
-quality and number of backlines
-age of site
-who else is listed there. If competition is there, I want to be there. Spammy sites listed...no thanks.
Great new blog!
Justilien