Comments on: Are Web Directories Still Relevant for SEO in 2024?

By: chinmay kumar

chinmay kumar — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:47:42 +0000

This is a very general question you solved in this article, in a different approach. I found it valuable.

By: JS

JS — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 18:37:52 +0000

Thanks for this thoughtful article. One of the conundrums is that many of these web directories get indexed by Google very thoroughly, yet plenty of genuine content, especially on social media, does not. Anyway, my thinking is a couple of web directory entries from those of a decent domain authory (say 30+) won’t hurt and may actually help. I mean a couple. And yes, local, relevant directories such as Yelp and Google are helpful for SEO.

By: Vinny

Vinny — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 13:22:24 +0000

You just have to weed them out and research stats. So basically they still work.

By: Cornelia Cozmiuc

Cornelia Cozmiuc — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:04:05 +0000

Indeed, Jeff. And this is what the article is claiming. That there are still good and important directories on the online world.

By: Jeff Goldstein

Jeff Goldstein — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:21:15 +0000

There are major directories in the legal space that have millions of listing and come up #1 or #2 for many relevant Google searches, all helping those in the legal profession and more important are backed by billion dollar companies such as thomson, westlaw and others

–jeff Goldstein

By: Ridhard Bennett

Ridhard Bennett — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:01:37 +0000

Excellent well,written article. We appreciate the ideas and knowledgeable thoughts expressed.There are still directories that are strong and useful. Such as directories of law firms , where firms can be looked up under practice areas , geographical locations..
if the law directory has a reputable name eg find law, Martindale etc that opens up the use .or law speciality directoies

It is important for law firms to be listed in directories, it does produce business and inquires and referrals and increases visibility.

Law firms have usually spent a considerable amount of money and time to build versatile web sites and keep them current and make sure they are visible

The only way they can keep visible is by appearing in as many relevant law directories as possible .

Enjoyed your well,written concise article please place me on your e mailing lists .thankyou. Richard Bennett

By: Michal

Michal — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:44:26 +0000

Generally no, but most of the site still using it 😉 so don’t believe in everything what you read.

By: Glen Farnsworthy

Glen Farnsworthy — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:51:05 +0000

Directory submission is still effective in 2019. Most important is joining a niche directory that is edited and strict about keeping listings on topic and unspammy.
Second is paying – free directories are indeed worthless.
Third is taking time to find local geo based directories – these are helpful and relevant in realtime.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 23:01:48 +0000

What is your directory? Thanks

By: s. frankel

s. frankel — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:49:20 +0000

I have run my web directory since 2006. I always answer emails, I keep it up to date with good editing. There will always be a need for those kinds of directories. Yes it is harder to draw traffic to a directory that is general in subject matter, but if it has good editing and is peppered with sites that are interesting it serves a purpose. And it continues to make decent money to this day.