List of Free and Paid directories

Yesterday we talked about some of the basics of link building in the form of using directories. Today, as promised, are some of the better locales for making submissions and the approved Gypsy list ;0)

While there are thousands of directories out there, I decided to list the more important (powerful) ones that you can look at; we’ll start with the paid…. I will list some of the ‘FREE’ ones following this list. The reason we look at paid directories is that search engines tend to value them more (as they do with human edited). It is always advisable to have some of these in a balanced link profile.

Top Paid Directories

http://Dir.Yahoo.com ($299 per year
)http://Ezilon.com/ (free / $69)

http://DirJournal.com/ ($59.95 / $99.95)

http://JoeAnt.com/ ($39.99)

http://Directory.v7n.com ($49.95)

Second tier paid directories

http://Elib.org/ (60 Euro -150 Euro)
http://Gimpsy.com/ ($40)

http://Romow.com/ ($45 / $90)

http://Botw.org/ ($80 /yr or $240)
http://HomeSalez.com/Directory/ ($50 /yr)

http://Iwebtool.com/directory/ ($10 /yr)

http://AvivaDirectory.com/ ($50 – $75 /yr)

http://BlazeMp.com/dir/ (bid min $50)

http://Skaffe.com/ ($50)

http://CityStar.com/ ($30)

http://Dmegs.com/ (free – $10 /yr)

http://Enquira.com/ ($30)

http://Kahuki.com/ ($20- $49.95 /yr)

http://MaxLinks.org/ ($13 / $50)

http://ProlinkDirectory.com/ (free – $9 for 3 months)

http://LoboLinks.com/ $23 / $37 /yr)
http://www.goguides.org ($70 one time fee)

Other paid directories

http://MyGreenCorner.com/ (free – $25 /yr)
http://Rakcha.com ($30)

http://WebWorldIndex.com/ ($25)

http://Zorg-Directory.com/ ($15 – $60)

http://AuthorityDirectory.com ($5 – $20 /yr)

http://Global-WebLinks.com/ (free – $40 /yr)

http://Idk.in/ ($15 – $50 /yr)

http://Index-It.net/ ($25)

http://AllInfoDir.com/ ($27 – $70)

http://AnthonyParsons.com/ ($10 – $30)

http://Emillie.net/ ($25 – $40 /yr)

http://Cascandra.com/ ($12 – $30 /yr)

http://OnlineWide.com/ ($35 / $70 /yr)

http://Ventedoy.com/ (bid; min $5)

http://Abilogic.com/ ($10 / $40 /yr)

http://Browse8.com/ ($35)

http://MassiveLinks.com/ ($25 / $60)

Vertical paid directories

http://123kidzarea.com/ (n/a) – Kids

http://FamilyFriendlySites.com/ ($9.95 / $49.95 per year) – family

http://Business.com/ ($300 /yr) – Biz

http://UkSmallBusinessDirectory.co.uk/ (50 -100 pounds) – UK Biz

http://BusinessSeek.biz/ ($10 / $20 /yr) – Biz

http://Ebusiness-Directory.com/ (unknown) – Biz

Free Directories

Ok, since these are the freebies…. I have listed them by PageRank as of the time of writing. Not that PR is the greatest judge of value, but it is a metric worth being a starting point for the moment.

Here are some to get you started;

http://dmoz.org – PR9

http://www.lii.org/ – PR7

http://2rss.com – PR6
http://Bizweb.com – PR6
http://Greenstalk.com – PR6
http://www.ezilon.com/ – PR6
http://www.buzzle.com/ – PR6
http://www.accoona.com/ – PR6
http://www.surfsafely.com/ – PR6

http://BestCatalog.net – PR5
http://aigam.com – PR5
http://Chiff.com – PR5
http://IllumiRate.com – PR5
http://Re-Quest.net – PR5
http://Clickey.com – PR5
http://turnpike.net/directory.html – PR5
http://Re-quest.net – PR5
http://prolinkdirectory.com – PR5
http://cgbee.com – PR5
http://www.turnpike.net/directory.html – PR5
http://www.info-listings.com/ – PR5
http://www.geniusfind.com/ – PR5
http://www.information.com/ – PR5
http://www.information.com/ – PR5
http://www.spheri.com/d/ – PR5
http://searchsight.com/ – PR5

http://www.searchwiz.com/ – PR4
http://www.skoobe.biz/ – PR4
http://MavicaNet.com – PR4
http://Earthstation9.com – PR4
http://ExactSeek.com – PR4
http://Jayde.com – PR4
http://Gimpsy.com – PR4
http://Haaba.com – PR4
http://Web-Beacon.com – PR4
http://Emfind.com – PR4
http://Websavvy.cc – PR4
http://cantufind.com – PR4
http://Webs-Best-Directory.com – PR4
http://charolabap.com – PR4
http://www.netinsert.com/ – PR4

http://WebWorldIndex.com – PR3
http://Americasbest.com – PR3
http://SoMuch.com – PR3
http://iMarvel.com – PR3
http://CyberWebSearch.com – PR3
http://Yeandi.com – PR3
http://SmartLinks.org – PR3
http://www.mygreencorner.com/ -PR3
http://www.businessseek.biz/ – PR3
http://www.abilogic.com/ – PR3

Still want more directories? Then try these…

http://info.vilesilencer.com/main.php?rock=seo-friendly-a.php

http://www.onewaytextlink.com/links.php?type=free

http://www.directorycritic.com

Verticals

It is always a good idea to search out specific vertical directories for your given niche/market. I will add some as I come across them, but you really should search out some yourself as part of the directory submission plan with your programs. I have listed a few with links to more lists;0)

Kids http://kids.yahoo.com/submissions/suggest_site – PR7

Canada http://SuperPages.ca – PR6
http://Canadopedia.com – PR6
http://ProudlyCanadian.net – PR5
http://www.canlinks.net/ – PR5

Health
http://Patient.co.uk – PR6
http://PsychNet-UK.com – PR6

Products
http://BooksMusicVideo.com – PR6
http://www.epooch.com/ – PR3

And here are some industry specific niche directories lists ;

http://info.vilesilencer.com/main.php?rock=niche.php

http://www.directorycritic.com/niche-directories.html

Blog Directories

If you have a blog on your site, then submitting to various directories is also a great idea. Here is a fairly comprehensive list to get you going;

http://www.2rss.com/index.php

http://www.addyourblog.com/submit.php

http://www.blogarama.com/add-a-site/

http://www.blogbunch.com/suggest/

http://www.blogcatalog.com/blogs/submit_blog.html

http://www.blog-collector.com

http://www.blog-directory.org/

http://www.bloggernow.com

http://www.blogexplosion.com/directory/

http://www.blogflux.com/add.php

http://www.bloggapedia.com/

http://www.bloglines.com

http://www.blogpulse.com/submit.html

http://www.blog-search.com/blog-submission.html

http://www.blogscholar.com/

http://boingboing.net/suggest.html

http://www.contentsmatter.com/add.php

http://www.diarist.net/

http://www.feedage.com/submit.php

http://www.feedboy.com/addfeed.html?catid=

http://www.feedsfarm.com/a.html

http://www.gobignetwork.com/entrepreneur-blogs/

http://www.icerocket.com/c?p=addblog

http://www.newsgator.com/ngs/subscriber/Folksonomy.aspx

http://www.plazoo.com/en/addrss.asp

http://www.pressradar.com/suggest

http://www.readablog.com/AddFeed.aspx

http://www.search4rss.com

http://smallbusiness.com/wiki/Weblog_directory_company_blogs

http://strategicboard.com/?s=h:addblog

http://www.tailrank.com/import

http://www.technorati.com/ping.html

http://www.today.com/submit-blog

http://www.wingee.com/

http://add.yahoo.com/fast/help/us/my/cgi_rss_submission

Paid Blog Directories

http://Bloggeries.com

http://BlogAnnounce.info

http://Blogtagstic.com

http://www.all-blogs.net/submit.php

http://www.avivadirectory.com/submit.php

http://www.blogbib.com/submit.php

http://blogs.botw.org/helpcenter/submitblog.aspx

http://www.romow.com/submit.php

http://www.iblogbusiness.com/add.html

http://portal.eatonweb.com/add.php

http://www.postami.com/rss.finder/submit_feed.php

http://blogsforsmallbusiness.com/directory/add.html

http://www.wilsdomain.com/blogs/wilsdomain9b.php?op=newsubmit

And there you have it… plenty to keep you busy for quite a while; be sure to have a structured approach to you submission strategy and read yesterday’s post; Using directories of link building – Next week we’ll be looking at more foundational link building with Article Marketing tactics and resources.

Until next time… play safe!!

40 Comments on "List of Free and Paid directories"

PAM MCLENNAN September 25, 2008 at 11:54 pm · Reply

All this information is fantastic but one wonders how long will it take to do it. We are a small business in Australia making chocolates, selling worldwide including souvenirs and only have a small team together. We are determined and articles like this is fantastic and a blessing – straight to the right information. I love receiving the newsletter and have passed it onto others.
Thanks for a Great List here's mine September 26, 2008 at 4:51 am · Reply

Thanks for a Great List here’s mine. (nowhere near as good as yours)

http://www.acomputerportal.com/submission_places/submission_links.html
Dave September 26, 2008 at 9:15 am · Reply

@Pam – that’s the thing though… if success was easy we’d all be rich. By doing things right and thinking quality over quantity you will get the most from the tactic.

Every business has to spend X hours each week on marketing; spend 2-3 each week on this aspect and before you know it the list will be done.
raffimax September 26, 2008 at 9:23 am · Reply

Great list, thank you very much..
Nathan Driver September 26, 2008 at 9:58 am · Reply

um WOW! That is terrific!

Well, there goes my weekend lol thanks!
sex datng September 26, 2008 at 10:16 am · Reply

this was a great list, thanks for putting it up.
Robert September 26, 2008 at 12:50 pm · Reply

Why did you exclude goguides.org from your list?
captivating capiz September 28, 2008 at 8:37 am · Reply

thank for that list, it helps alot for the biggeners like me
Dave September 28, 2008 at 10:55 am · Reply

Added it for ya Robert ;0)
Ryan Steyn September 29, 2008 at 8:19 am · Reply

Well, it took me less than a day to get through the entire list of free directories. Results are obviously not visible yet as i have only actually been indexed in 2-3 of em.

If you dedicate one day a week, spread out as you will, you will eventually start seeing steady results with a possibly consistent climb.

I haven’t tried anything with my personal site though, it is still in pieces but i have used it for two other sites. Again, thank you Dave for this list, it is a huge time saver and a valuable resource.
sushilver September 29, 2008 at 11:03 pm · Reply

Good resource to use but most of very common.
Dave September 30, 2008 at 9:26 am · Reply

Hi Ryan… good to hear, not make sure to start working on more diversified links. Then in a few months, revisit some others (I have links in there to other lists) and work them some more.

This is like the name says.. foundational… now start building the rest of the house ;0)
Gunnar Andreassen October 12, 2008 at 8:43 am · Reply

Wow… great job. Very useful, I now have submittet to a few paid directories as well. Thanks again!
Richard Daniel October 17, 2008 at 5:35 am · Reply

Hi,

Thanks for the list, I would like to suggest a shopping niche directory http://www.shopperstop.org accepts both free and paid submisssions.
Kevin October 21, 2008 at 11:48 pm · Reply

Thanks for the great list and keep up the great work on the site I will be checking back often.
moneyholic November 29, 2008 at 8:05 am · Reply

wow… great information. i like a free. of course, ill try it.
Visual guard for .Net December 9, 2008 at 3:00 am · Reply

Thank you mate, sharing the lot of source.
Binu S December 18, 2008 at 8:21 am · Reply

ohhh great…its nice site and helpeful to me.Thanks
Cana January 7, 2009 at 9:22 pm · Reply

Thanks for the great info!
Archna Sajwan January 8, 2009 at 3:55 am · Reply

Very helpful list of directories.

Thanks
Poseidon SEO, SEM, SMO January 22, 2009 at 1:02 am · Reply

Thanks for the list !
vinothkumar February 21, 2009 at 1:18 pm · Reply

listing websites as well as providing category info.247 Web Directory organized by category, offers quality web sites for internet users benefit.
Ami g. March 9, 2009 at 8:55 am · Reply

Great & vey helpfull.Going to work
Anthony Mobile Marketing Wayne March 16, 2009 at 6:16 pm · Reply

That’s a great directory of directories. I’m going to get our intern working on it straight away.
denny March 17, 2009 at 9:54 am · Reply

Awesome list gypsy! Just read the other articles leading up to this and I can say that I need to get cracking. I had a question. Do you find paid directories rank you better than the free ones? Just curious…
salihu March 17, 2009 at 7:41 pm · Reply

This a great list. I will go for some of the paid directories. Getting listed for the free High PR directories takes time.
Acidutzu March 18, 2009 at 7:56 am · Reply

This is a nice list indeed .. thank you
Wavecrest Ltd March 18, 2009 at 5:49 pm · Reply

Thanks for this very useful list. I will start working on it tonight!
LinkitDirectory March 22, 2009 at 9:37 pm · Reply

Very Handy, Thank you
Luxury Car Hire March 23, 2009 at 3:42 pm · Reply

Thanks for the list. I only knew about a few of these already.
prasad May 5, 2009 at 5:44 am · Reply

thanks for the list . you forgot to mention Ezilon web Directory above . it is also one of best web directory . i have submitted many client sites there and i got good results
seo consultant July 4, 2009 at 2:35 pm · Reply

I think the bottom line is that you have to pay in the end for a certain amount of quality. But are the prices worth it? I doubt they will not drive much traffic, so you are just buying a link.
Tech talks July 15, 2009 at 8:30 am · Reply

Excellent post & nie effort. Do carry same type of job in future as well. Keep this smart work in future as well. Thanks for nice comments. you can also get quality & awesome information
Free Business Listings August 25, 2009 at 9:42 am · Reply

Great list. A new one to add, My Local Services USA – completely free!
English to Italian translation August 31, 2009 at 9:31 am · Reply

Thanks for the list. Every little bit helps.
Ramsri September 6, 2009 at 1:09 pm · Reply

Thanks for the list of web directories, I have submitted my website and awaiting for the approvals.
Loy22 October 22, 2009 at 10:35 am · Reply

Time to get creative folks – you need a better product and a better business model. ,
Kirill October 24, 2009 at 11:28 am · Reply

The HotFile Search Engine is the first and only solution for HotFile VIP users to find what they want. You can submit your HotFile uploads here to have more money and downloads.