While most web directories have languished over the years, some are
still going strong, and getting your site listed on one of them can
still help you, both with traffic and with search engine rankings.
In fact the web directories that managed to stay in business are the
ones that work legitimately and try to provide a useful resource for
their readers. Those don’t just accept any submission. There’s a
screening process, and only useful and relevant resources get listed in
each category.
The value of a web directory is proportional with the editorial
discretion each directory owner applies. If you see a directory filled
with keyword reach listing titles, descriptions containing superlatives
like “leading”, “the best”, “cheapest” etc., you’d better close the page
and save your money.
Below you’ll find a list with the top web directories that are Google compliant. Here’s a video explaining the concept:
All directories listed apply a very high editorial discretion and
they’re actively maintained by their owners. Users CAN suggest a website
to be reviewed but there is no guarantee of acceptance. Some
directories will refund the review fee, others won’t. Read their TOS
and/or guidelines.
I have ordered the list based on each web directory’s overall value
both from an end-user’s and
