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    Is this Directory Guide by SEOmoz still accurate?

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    • Goetzman
      Goetzman last edited by

      I also am in the group of, don't take it down. People just need to see the publication date and make their own judgments.

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      • SteveOllington
        SteveOllington @randfish last edited by

        We (all the other mozzers on here) could help to compile a new list, we've got quite a big list with comments on each at our office which we keep fairly updated... maybe everybody could share lists to compile a big one and then somebody go through it to ensure it's all a-ok 🙂

        Francisco_Meza wazza1985 rhutchings JohnW-UK 6 Replies Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • Francisco_Meza
          Francisco_Meza @SteveOllington last edited by

          Okay, well I can create a google doc and however wants to contribute can be an editor.  After we finish the directory list, we can submit it to Rand and he can update the post.

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          • wazza1985
            wazza1985 @SteveOllington last edited by

            This is good to gather the information. Let me know if this happens as i would like to have an input.

            Cheers

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            • wazza1985
              wazza1985 last edited by

              It may also be an idea to have a List for UK results separate to the US one?

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              • rhutchings
                rhutchings @SteveOllington last edited by

                I like the idea of crowd sourcing the directory list.   I agree with the "Dont take it down".  Lets all be honest here... we mostly use the directory listings for one-way link building, and whether it actually sends traffic or not- dont really care.  I know if it did send traffic, it would be crappy traffic.

                I would be more than happy to contribute to a PRO generated list, only available to PRO members.  That would be a nice perk, and a great value add.  i think we all want to know what directories work for each other 🙂  This is probably the only place i would fee ok sharing.

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                • magicrob
                  magicrob last edited by

                  Yeah it's not great and is out of date, has broken links etc, but as with a lot of SEO advice is useful as a guide as to the sort of places you'd benefit from being listed in.

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                  • JohnW-UK
                    JohnW-UK @SteveOllington last edited by

                    Did you create this.... I am up for this!!! 🙂

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                    • ReneReinholdt
                      ReneReinholdt @randfish last edited by

                      as others have suggested it might be an idea to make a directory we could all contribute to and maybe even sort it by country (doing a dynamical domain who is look up?)

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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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