Next, if you already find a list of directories the second thing that you must consider is the categories. You must submit your site to the most appropriate categories that you can find on that specific directories.

Some web directories are often called as a cheating directories. Because there are some directories who are requesting for reciprocal links but even if you already have their links on your site they still wont comply. Also those directories that has a JavaScript codes that you need to publish. Those JavaScript codes add some pop ups, redirects and even Trojans on your site.

As a newbie when it comes to Search Engine Optimization you should know the characteristic of an ideal directories. An ideal directories receive lots of traffic and a better ranking on SERP. It also has fast navigation where you can easily find the right category for your site. You should also search for the directories that are SEO-friendly, in which the directory publish your URL in a spiderable location with no restrictions.

Nowadays, Google are starting to devalue all traded links. They penalize sites that is involved in triangular linking schemes and also directories that sell links. Always make sure that if you want your site to rank good on those major Search Engines, your site should have a good and quality content that are reliable and informative. On that way, your site will get more hits and become popular on the niche that you choose.

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