DMOZ is one of the most important places to have a website listed as search engines put a lot of importance on the ODP listing as an indicator of the site’s value. Sounds great right? To a point it is, as the ODP is entirely human edited and one of the oldest online free directories. However, it takes a very long time to become listed; anywhere from a few months to a few years and updating your listing in the future can be a lengthy challenge.
In saying that though, DMOZ is highly regarded listings a site can have because, quite literally, Google’s directory is nothing more than the downloaded DMOZ directory. The question still remains, is there significance in listing with DMOZ and the answer is yes. As it is free, it will take a long time to become listed, and it won’t result in much direct traffic, but it will serve you well with the inbound links this listing can generate. The chances of having your listing accepted are low, but it only takes a few minutes to submit, and the potential gains are well worth the time.
In the event you decide to list with DMOZ it is crucial you follow their Guidelines, ensure you submit your site to the single most appropriate category and that your submission is ‘well-written and thoughtful’ as the editors are very selective in reviewing and accepting a site.
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