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Why the YAHOO directory matters to SEO

By Dirk Johnson

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January 15, 2009 12:23 AM

Why the YAHOO directory matters to SEO:

In general, I am "neutral" on paid directory submissions, like Business.com and some others. Usually, there are better ways to get links, for less money.

However, while the cost is high ($299), the YAHOO directory provides an advantage that others do not.

When you submit to YAHOO, your link propagates to abotu 50 of their sub-domains. (real estate.yahoo.com, uk.yahoo.com, etc.).

Apparently, Google sees them as separate links, and they collectively add to your link popularity. And the PR of the links is usually good.

So, if you are looking for a quick way to pad your link popularity, submit your site to the YAHOO directory.

https://ecom.yahoo.com/dir/reference/cost

DO you have to do it every year..maybe not. In a year, you should have built your link popularity to the point that you do not need these folks at YAHOO.

It's a good boost, at the outset...

BTW - please stop by our NEW ACTIVERAIN GROUP:

Link Building for Real Estate, - Very informative information about links building, from me and our members. 'cause I've been doing it for almost ten years....:)

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Stanton Homes

Stanton Homes - New Home Builder - Raleigh, NC

Design/Build Custom Home Builder in North Carolina

Link Building - cool, I'm in! Wasn't sure of the advantage of handing 300 bucks over to Yahoo, but perhaps there's something there after all.

Jan 15, 2009 12:32 AM

Bruce & Mary Smith

Savannah Lakes Homes - McCormick, SC

REALTORS, Savannah Lakes Village McCormick SC

We hear different comments on this subject. Not ready to spend the money right now - at least until we see what Google is doing!

Jan 15, 2009 12:46 AM

Dirk Johnson

DomainDrivers.com - Potomac Falls, VA

Stanton,

Thanks for the comment, and for joining the Link Building for Real Estate Group.

I have done a lot of link back analysis/ranking research on this subject. I was actually a skeptic for a long time, but after seeing sites buy it and then rank better, everywhere I looked, I changed my mind.

Bruce/Mary,

I agree, the price of YAHOO is hard to take. If it does not fit your budget, try other link building methods that cost less or use sweat equity...

For a compelte discussion on all of that, please see:

Link Building Campaigns - A Very Different Business Perspective

Jan 15, 2009 12:54 AM

Chris & Karen Highland

eXp Realty - Frederick, MD

Integrity, Experience, Enthusiasm!

I'm not ready to spend the 300 either, but will bookmark the idea for later. Headed over to the link-building group. Thanks.

Jan 15, 2009 01:05 AM

Chirs/Karen,

Thanks for checking out the Link Building for Real Estate Group.

Jan 15, 2009 01:25 AM

Don Barrett

Integrity Real Estate Services - Idabel, OK

Dirk, Great advice. Anyone wanting to build their links and placement on search engines should read this.

May 15, 2011 01:15 AM

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