Are these directories ok?

[LynnPatchett]

Hi Carl,

Those are all low value links,  the first two are full of links that are using optimised link text for anchors so an obvious target for devaluation and/or penalties. The third link doesn't look like a directory as such, but still very low value with so many links on one page. If you are talking about disavowing the links, I would say this depends on your overall link profile. One or two of these kinds of links probably isnt going to hurt you, I certainly would not be looking to acquire them now though.

[GPainter]

Hello,

Google is not very keen on directories and they tend to bring you down more than they bring you up in rankings so I wouldn't recommend going near any. There are some exceptions like the larger directories Yahoo, Dmoz (Ha good luck!) etc. or in some cases really niche directories where maybe users may find your website but directories for SEO value is a no no.

Hope that helps, Good luck.

[CustomButtonCo.com]

Ask yourself this.  Would you search on this directory to find your site? Probably not and no one else is using it either.  It's just a spammy link directory so you would want your links pulled from them.  Again your Disavow Tool is going to be your best friend getting you link profile under control.

[infinart]

Thanks. How long does it take for the Disavow Tool to remove them? I have submitted lots to it over the last couple of days.

[CustomButtonCo.com]

Really not a clear cut answer on this as it can take several months before you see any results from it.

The theory is:

1. When you file for reconsideration, or
2. When there’s a big data refresh, such a Penguin update.
   http://moz.com/blog/google-disavow-tool#update

[LynnPatchett]

You say you have submitted lots over the last couple of days, keep in mind that every time you upload a file it replaces all the previous ones. So you need to be adding to your one main disavow file, not uploading multiple different files. That being said, if possible I would do the grunt work beforehand and try not to upload a lot of files over a short period of time.

[GPainter]

I find it can take effect in a week ish though as mentioned there is no definitive answer keep an eye on your serp position and if your not doing any other tactics you will see a change as quick as 4 days as later as a few months.

Bare in mind Matt Cutts has said you don't need to use it after a penalty you can use it before and is happy for you to disavow a lot he used an example of getting a used domain and getting rid of previous links etc.

Good luck.

[infinart]

Thanks. I have submitted about 100 links in two lots.
So I need to go back and submit them all at the one time?

[infinart]

When does one file for reconsideration? After the links have been submitted to disavow or after Google has ignored them and they are no-longer showing the MOZ search?

[GPainter]

Things to remember:

You can only have one file so keep it in one file

Keep track of what you do e.g "I email X company on Y date" this helps google think you're really trying though this is optional.

Try to do it in one go its a bit like dmoz each time you re-upload it can set you back a bit.

You can ask for a reconsider request as soon as you've uploaded the file. It's a good idea as the request can take a while for Google to get to.

[infinart]

Thanks. I gather them all in one csv and submit it again. Then submit for 'reconsider'--if I find where to do that.

[GPainter]

Make sure its a .txt format not .csv and it should be in one file yes.

More info - https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/2648487?hl=en

[infinart]

sorry, yes the txt. :))