Directory listings for a new site and it's implications on SEO

[UkPod]

Hi all,

In classic newb style I have submitted my new site to several uk directory listings after seeing these listings used by competitors, both local and national. I chose ones with a low-spam score as shown on the Moz site explorer.

Now my domain score has jumped up several places over a few days, as has my search position, but will these listings "hurt" in the future? I fully intend on chasing and gaining non-quick'n'easy links in the future for he record.

Many thanks!

[LindsayE]

I would be looking at more then just the spam score to determine if the directory link is worth it or not.

• Domain Authority
• Page Authority
• Spam Score
• Trust Flow
• Citation Flow
• Do/No Follow
• How may outbound links
• How relevant is the directory to your niche
• What are the directories back links?
• etc

Many more specs to consider than just the spam score. You may notice a slight decline in ranks after the jump, but that does not necessarily mean anything is wrong. Google is just settling your ranks after new backlinks. I would wait a few more weeks or so before adding any more to see what links stick and look further into their metrics to make sure there quality backlinks.

[UkPod]

Hmm very interesting, thank you!