JoeAnt, HotVsNot - Post Penguin?
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Just curious as to the Mozzers views on directories such as HotVsNot, JoeAnt post Googles Penguin update.
It seems to me that these kind of directories are exactly the kind of sites that Penguin is targeting? Yet, i can't find any evidence that links from these sites have been negatively effected.
Would appreciate your views on whether these are "safe" directories, just a matter of time before Google hits them, or that Google has already hit them
Justin
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I'm listed in those two. They both have editorial staff. I think they are safe to use. Also listed in Yahoo Directory, BOTW, business.com, goguides. Have been trying to get listed in DMOZ, but my competitor is the editor
In addition to directories, look for general and niche reference sites/desks.
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Maybe they were paying attention, spooky timing! http://www.seomoz.org/blog/web-directory-submission-danger
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Interesting SEOmoz lists notable directories here http://www.seomoz.org/directories inc the ones you mention. You'd hope they'd be safe being right here on SEOmoz!
My opinion though is that directories mostly count for little though wont hurt you unless they make up 'too big' a portion of your links. The way Google is going and has been for some time - any link that is easy to get i.e. via directories, blogrolls etc are likely to not be worth much or anything and in excess will hurt not help you.
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