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    Is this Directory Guide by SEOmoz still accurate?

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    • SparkplugDigital
      SparkplugDigital @petrakraft last edited by

      I recently submitted to JoeAnt after looking at the SEOMoz directory list. The page I wanted to submit to had a SEOMoz page authority of 39/100 and about 5 links on the page, which looked promising enough to pay 39.99. The good thing about JoeAnt is you don't have to pay every year like other directories.

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      • Hallam
        Hallam @randfish last edited by

        It may be a little out of date...but hey just proceed with caution! I always find that the seomoz juicy link finder is great for finding the more niche directories.

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        • Hallam
          Hallam @wazza1985 last edited by

          I'd second that! There is a lot of UK seos that use seomoz. That said - any volunteers?

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          • rhutchings
            rhutchings @SteveOllington last edited by

            I am starting a Google doc today, and will start populating directory links with information.  Anyone that wants to help put the new list together, shoot me a personal message from my profile here and i will share the doc with you!

            I will probably start a new Q&A post specifically for this so we can collaborate and have a dedicated section- so keep your eyes out and join the discussion.

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            • Francisco_Meza
              Francisco_Meza @SteveOllington last edited by

              I tried sending you an email and this is what I got:  "This user is currently not accepting private messages"

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              • Jeepster
                Jeepster last edited by

                I pose this question as an SEO newbie: I know I'm meant to handpick which directories I submit to and go for quality rather than quantity.

                Problem: the site that's keeping me off top spot has got there by getting links from 500+ directories -- low-rent ones, at that.

                Why does this tactic still work in 2011?

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                • aarondicks
                  aarondicks @randfish last edited by

                  Maybe it could be a feature where Users could add and then vote up and down the directory to keep it fresh, relevant and up to date. Obviously you'd have to implement something to stop spammers...

                  That said, I've still got a couple of good niche links from the current list 🙂

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                  • aarondicks
                    aarondicks @wazza1985 last edited by

                    As I mentioned above, I'm keen for a user generated one! I'd be willing to contribute!

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                    • fenderseo
                      fenderseo @MarloSchneider last edited by

                      I think a note or "warning" would suffice. There is still good info on there, it's just not as relevant as it was a year ago.

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                      • davebrown1975
                        davebrown1975 last edited by

                        Very much looking forward to seeing a revised list. Any guestimate when one will be available?

                        Dave

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                        • davebrown1975
                          davebrown1975 last edited by

                          Come on guys, Any chance pro members can get an up to date version? 🙂

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                          • randfish
                            randfish last edited by

                            Just FYI (as an update), I met last week with some folks and spec'd out a project to replace the directory list. We plan to have an updated version ready to launch in the next 60 days. It will be WAY better, have some very cool interactive functionality, and feature three sources - web, social + local directories (all of which will have subcategories, too).

                            I think this replacement will be awesome and can last for years to come.

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                            • davebrown1975
                              davebrown1975 @randfish last edited by

                              Great News. 🙂

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                              • Marcus_Miller
                                Marcus_Miller @randfish last edited by

                                Sounds good, directories are still an easy win for smaller or niche sites where there is not much discussion out there. II am working on a site for a carpet manufacturer, not a hot topic in the blogosphere for some reason. 😉

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                                • beeneeb
                                  beeneeb @randfish last edited by

                                  Awesome!  Thanks for the update!  I've been using the Open Site Explorer to find high ranking directory lists.  However, it would be nice to have an experienced source for that info.

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                                  • Hurf
                                    Hurf @davebrown1975 last edited by

                                    Rand states "We plan to have an updated version ready to launch in the next 60 days." posted on the 6th June - so Early August 2011 looks to be the target re-launch date.

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                                    • JonathanSmith
                                      JonathanSmith last edited by

                                      Hi,

                                      Could we also divide the directory by country?

                                      The existing directory list is very US centric. I can understand why of course, but if we could also put together a UK list that would be great!

                                      If you don't ask you don't get! 🙂

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                                      • teedubya-283980
                                        teedubya-283980 @randfish last edited by

                                        It's been about 60 days, how close is this to reality?

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                                        • randfish
                                          randfish @teedubya-283980 last edited by

                                          Not too close, unfortunately. We have the project specs and Justin Briggs from Distilled is working with Cyrus and Casey at Moz to finish the feature, but getting it onto the site soon will be challenging. My best guess is late September or early October, but will cross fingers that we see it sooner.

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                                          • davebrown1975
                                            davebrown1975 last edited by

                                            Just thought I'd revisit this discussion to see if there's been any movement.  Any updates for us at all?

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