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Is directory submission still important for ranking??

sundaresh
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maryt
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While you can get some ranking scores in directory sites, these sites are considered low quality links. Unless you are promoting local SEO, it is better to spend your time and money to building backlinks from authority websites.
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monicageller3691
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Directory submission is an important off-page optimization process.
It is the process of adding our web site to a web directory.
Importance of Directoru submission:
1. Faster Indexing
2. Improves keyword ranking
3. Increases DA.
4. Should submit on high PR Directory website.
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swordseeker
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I am with Maryt here, I do some submission here and there but I do not recommend you to spent a lot of time there for any of them for all that matters over time. How do you really plan to proceed with that ? I can see people are still doing that.
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aishleygiles
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I don't think it is really important and helps a lot in ranking. Still, if you get links from high authority directories and highly relevant to your niche then it can help in improving your sites authority and local traffic.
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rachelroot
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Yes, of course, it is very helpful for SEO but only limited use only high authority directories otherwise you might be caught by google penalty.
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digvijaybook
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There answer is not confirmed! Directory sites provide very late backlink, and indexing issue also. Only very few site are remain on the web for work, they are giving nofollow link. But my suggestion would be, just go for another activities instead of directory submission.
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ryaljam
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I don't think so directory submission is still effective for ranking. Better way blog and guest blogging.
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csptl123
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As per my knowledge directory submissions are not important for ranking, they are outdated now, instead of that you can go by blog commenting, forums, profile business listing and more. If you search off-page SEO tactics on google, you will also get some more information.
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bizzclan2
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Doing seo each and every step is important. Directory submission is one of link building technique. You can also try some *moderator removed link* companies.
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wisokyrusty
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I don't think so directory submission is still important for ranking. You can either invest your time in creating back links.
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mishrarakesh7291
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Yes it is still effective, all you need to choose a perfect category at a time of submission
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evabrown7830
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In recent years, Directory Submissions have taken on low priority, when compared to other SEO techniques. Backlinks are always very important and essential for websites to rank well, but always count on the quality of the links than the number.SEO experts always think twice on directory submissions after the many Google updates as they are thought to be spammy but when done safely, there are great foundation for your website providing the dofollow backlinks.
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roxieharvey
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Backlinks are always very important and essential for websites to rank well, but always count on the quality of the links than the number. ... Directory Submission is basically the procedure of submitting or listing your website in the apt sub-category of a directory.
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sophiawils59
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Yes, directory submissions are still an effective way, but make sure you avoid those Spam directories those have high spam score. The directory helps in NAP syndication, local business search and can be useful for getting backlinks.

If the directory is a high authority then, it would surely help your website to build a strong network.
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thesmmconsultant
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Backlinks are always very significant and essential for websites to rank well, but depend on the quality of the links compared to amount. Directory Submission is fundamentally the process of submitting or list your website in the apt sub-category of a directory.
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s.saisaanvinaidu123
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Yes, it is working right now. But you need to submit the sites which have high domain authority and who are accepting immediately then only it is effective
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stephenpaul663
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Directory submission was a common SEO technique to get back-links for the submitted website. It might not be much effective in 2019 but it still works. After the many Google updates, many SEO experts thought to be spammy but when done safely, there will be chances of do-follow backlinks.
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aliadil961
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Backlinks are in every case significant and fundamental for sites to rank well, however consistently rely on the nature of the connections than the number. ... Index Submission should be possible securely by following certain means; and above all else step is to present the site in the right and most significant sub-class.
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taylor_jackson
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Yes, absolutely! You should be careful about which directories you submit. Target reputable directories like Capterra, TrustRadius or G2Crowd, build up your rankings with real and verified reviews. It is the effective way.
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aliadil961
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The answer to this question is YES directory submission still works as long as you're doing it correctly. If your blog is new and you want to highlight your content in front of relevant visitors, directory submission still works.
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shreyashindes1988
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It is useful for backlinks but it takes time. We need to choose the best directory sites if not no use
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webtechnoexperts01
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Directory submissions have taken low priority in recent years and it takes time but if you post on proper niche site which is related to your website you'll get good links. And as its said you should always focus on quality of links rather than quantity
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holisticbodyworx
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The answer to this question is YES directory entry nevertheless works as long as you are doing it correctly. If your site is new and you wish to emphasize your content in front of relevant visitors, directory submission nevertheless works.
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