Paid directory submission
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Hi, i run a small company and provide SEO services to clients. is it worthy to buy paid directory submission?
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I would suggest 99% of directories do not offer any SEO value. Most paid directories violate Google Guidelines and can lead to a penalty.
The major paid directories which comply with Google Guidelines are: Yahoo, Business.com, BOTW.org and JoeAnt.com. There may be a couple others out there. The could also be some niche directories.
When evaluating a paid directory the most important thing to understand is what you are paying for. In order to comply with Google Guidelines the fee must be for a review of your site, not entry into the directory. This distinction is important. If the directory offers refunds to applicants who do not get in to the directory, they violate Google Guidelines.
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