Follow these guidelines when submitting your site to web directories to have a better chance of being approved.
1. Website URL:
Do not submit domains that redirect to another site.
Some web directories are requiring adding a forward slash ‘/’ at the end of the URL.
Very few web directories accept domains hosted on free hosting services or domains that are not registered avoid submitting these kinds of domains.
2. Title of your Site:
The title should reflect the main theme of your website and title is the headline for your listing. During the directory submission process you will be asked to enter your website’s title; Most of time title acts as the anchor text that will be used to link to your website. Each directory has its own criteria about title. There are many web directories are allow titles with keywords to describe the site. A few web directories do not allow the usage of keywords in the title and only allow for the company or website name.
General Guidelines for Writing Titles
• The title should be relevant to the purpose of the site.
• Check that the lengths of Title and Description are within the allowed limits, number of words or characters (between 20 to 50 characters).
• The title should be meaningful and not just contain a list of keywords.
• Avoid repetition of keywords.
• Avoid any type of promotion.
• Avoid capitalizing the first letter of every word and do not use all caps in your title or description.
• Avoid exaggerated adjective words like ‘largest’, ‘best’, ’leader’, ’cheapest’, ’greatest’ or any other
3. Description:
The Title and Description together must accurately describe what your site is about and description as it appears under the headline. There are a few points you should keep in mind when writing your descriptions:
• All the points mentioned above for the title
• Description should ideally just describe what the site offers: you may include features and benefits.
• Do not mention any pricing details or any other promotional details that are subject to change with time.
• Do not make the description sound too promotional.
• Most directories do not allow a phone number and address details in the description.
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