Is Yahoo! Directory still a beneficial SEO tactic

[MountainMedia]

For obvious reasons, we have submitted our clients to high authority directories such as Yahoo! Directory and Business.com. However, with all of the algorithm updates lately, we've tried to cut back on the paid directories that we submit our clients to.

Having said that, my question is, is Yahoo! Directory still a beneficial SEO tactic? Or are paid directories, with the exception of BBB.com, a bad SEO tactic?

[Chris.Menke]

James, the Yahoo directory hasn't really been of any value algorithmically for some years--it certainly isn't worth the $300 per year it costs (if it still costs that much).  You're better off using that money for other things.

[GaryVictory]

Agreed - stick to directory sites that are relevant to your business. Always check out your competitor links (www.opensiteexplorer.org) as a method of searching for good authoritative links. Remember on 10% of you link build strategy should be focussed on link development.

Good luck

Gary

[Asjad]

It's $299 annual fee to be listed in the directory.That is Too Costly And I do not usually see yahoo directory listing being ranked on first Page of Google.

So I think you better off Spending this Amount in other Link building methods.

thanks