Yahoo Paid directory - Worth the Money?

[photoseo1]

I was thinking of paying money to be in the Yahoo directory, is it worth it?

[Mark_Jay_Apsey_Jr.]

Steven-Depends on your competitors and if you are focused on local. If you don't have a lot of competition for your keywords, and you aren't focused on local, than it isn't because you an generate the same value doing a variety of things that are less expensive. If you are in competitive situation and need local search, then bite the bullet and spend the money because it will add value.

Out of 100 clients that are focused on local and are in competitive markets, we have tested it on over 70% and it has been worth the investment.

Hope this helps..

Mark

[photoseo1]

I am in the photography and wedding industry going for local keywords and it is super hard to get quality links from anybody, because they are all my competitors. I am on the first page for a few of my keywords, but I am getting tired of being at #7 and want to get to #1 ethically.

[edwardlewis]

"ethically" by buying links? SEO is funny

[TinaGammon]

Instead of putting all of your money into one link that you may not even get you could try and get 3, or four links from other higher rated directories that cost less.