Is this directory good or spamy?

[mmaes]

I was using open site explorer and one of our local competitors and in the top 5 of the SERP has a link in http://directory.askbee.net/submit-site-to-directory.html

They want either a $1, $5 or a 3 way link to get your link in the directory.

Do any of these help or would this directory be a waste of time.

Thanks

[RyanKent]

Do any of these help or would this directory be a waste of time.

Do not spend any money for links, period.

There are a few, highly recognized sites which charge for site reviews. If your site passes the review, then your site will be added to their directory. The main examples are: Yahoo, Business.com, BOTW. A good list can be found here: http://www.seomoz.org/directories

Link exchanges and paying for links are otherwise a waste of time, effort and money. Focus on earning links through quality content and solid relationships.

[KeriMorgret]

Just wanted to leave a quick note saying that SEOmoz has upgraded the Link Directory! You can view a post Cyrus wrote with more information at http://www.seomoz.org/blog/seo-link-directory-best-practices.