• SiteProNews, Thursday, February 7, 2008 12:30 PM

Directories have lost some of their luster in terms of SEO, as the engines have gotten much faster and smarter about indexing content on their own. But finding the right kinds of directories can still be great for building links and targeted traffic within a specific niche, and David Eaves offers an in-depth look at how to master the art of directory submissions.

Eaves covers reasons for why you should choose a paid submission directory over a free one, and says to include a mix of both niche-specific and general directories, if possible.

You should also try to vary your description and anchor text with each directory you submit to, tailoring copy to the particular audience that's likely to search for you there, and to avoid getting penalized by the engines for having duplicate content.

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