Is it Worth Submitting Your Website to Directories?
Yes…
…because they’re easy. Typically, all you need is the link to your site and a one- or two-line sentence describing what the link talks about.
…because most are free. Some major directories (like DMOZ) and most niche directories are free to submit to. Many of them have freelance editors who sort through and edit submissions.
…because it gives you one more incoming link. We all know the importance of having strong, incoming links.
No…
…because they’re time consuming. Researching what directories can often take some time, especially sifting through the bogus niche directories. Plus, it’s always nice to submit to quite a few to make a big impact (which takes time).
…because they’re expensive. When they’re not free, that is. Sometimes paying for the incoming link isn’t worth what you get, which brings us to…
…because they’re not worth a lot. It’s difficult to guage how much an incoming link, even from a Yahoo directory, is worth. It is, however, worth a test.