Here are a few tips for making sure your directory is popular:

  • Make sure there is a free submission option. You will get free publicity with people sharing lists of free directories. Unless your directory has a high Google page rank, then it is unlikely that a paid for directory will get free publicity.
  • Do not use nofollow tags in your links. Some directories provide this as an option. I suggest you disable it. Search engines that respect those tags (such as Google) will not follow links that are tagged with nofollow.
  • Approve links quickly. You will then get further submissions from people who have already submitted links.
  • Be fair with rejections. All directory owners will reject links, just make sure that you adhere to your own rules, and explain why a link might have been rejected where possible.

The above rules are fair easy to follow, but will do wonders for your directory’s reputation!

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