Directory submission after Google panda update
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I am very much concerned about directory submission after Google panda update. I have few questions in this regard
1- Should I submit the home page URL or deep links in directories? What is better practice?
2- Can I submit more than one link in one directory? What are the consequences of submitting both (home page and deep link) in same directory?
3- Should I start directory submission aggressively or I need to take care about the quantity?
Regards
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1. It really depends on your site. I usually send it to the home page if it's a local site with 5-20 pages.
2. If the links are in the same category, the only downfall would be that pagerank is split up to your two different pages. It's good for users and crawlers though.
3. Stick to high quality directories (dir.yahoo.com, botw.org, business.com), you'll spend more, but it will be worth it. Combine them with some niche directories and natural link building and you should be ranking with little problem on a moderately competitive keyword.
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Personally I'd do a variety of homepage links and inner page links. I wouldn't do more than one link per directory. I'd stick to high quality directories, over a longer period of time. Also, use different anchor text. Brand names are good and URLs.
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