Yesterday, I began to compile a reasonable-looking list directory sites. The plan is to submit this blog to each of them and then track any traffic I get from those sites.
So far the process has been frustrating. I started with a list of more than 200 directories specializing in blogs and RSS feeds. After cutting the small, greedy, spamy, broken, or obviously worthless sites, I was left with 26 candidates for submission (see the above link for the list).
Some of them were having technical issues, so I've given them another day to sort it out. Those that were unavailable after another day were also cut.
I believe all of the remaining sites to be legitimate, although several are pushing my limits for poor quality. I felt it reasonable to include a few borderline directories because I want to see if (a) they work at all, and (b) the 'better' sites are truely better.
So here it is: the final list of directories (in no meaningful order) that actually received a submission from me:
Blogged
MyBlog2u
RSS Micro
Blog Search
ItsMyNews
Genwi
Mobispine
DayTimeNews
Photarium
Feedmailer
Octora
Globe of Blogs
Blog Explosion
BlogCatalog
5 Star Blogs
Blog Flux
FeedMap
RSSFeeds.com
BlogPulse
So that's it. Not a huge number, unfortunately. We'll see how they do.
From time to time I will update you on any progress. I don't know what to expect - direct traffic would be nice. Wish me luck.
1 comments:
Combine the backlinks you get from these directories with the backlinks from the resource box of articles you submit (on topics closely related to your blog's most important keywords).
Over the long term the resulting strong backlink structure will help you maintain high search engine rankings and significant free targeted traffic.
I maintain a list of The Top 101 Blog Directories & RSS Submission Sites on my blog at:
Blog Directories
I update this list weekly, and there are currently 243 directories listed.
There is a sub-category within the list of 47 Priority Directories that should be on every blogger's "must join" list.
Best of success,
Robert A. Kearse
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