Directories (for dummies)

[Mothership]

Ok, so I've seen people talk about directories on this forum and DP and I don't understand what exactly they are and the purpose they serve. So tell me please, how and why should I submit my site to a directory? Who visits directories? Is there a list of good directories, I have a budget of exactly £0 so they must be free, also why are some paid and others free?

Appreciate any answers.

[kiviniar]

If you would like to know about free web directories and directory submissions you could read this

* Submitting to Web Directories - The Complete Guide*by*Directory Trials

Hope it helps

[Mothership]

Brilliant, well that cleared up a lot of stuff. I know I could've done research on my own but I thought I'd be a little lazy and ask on the forum instead.

Thanks kiviniar.

[Bloggeries]

Great article Kivinar and Mothership I always start threads to things I could probably find on the internet. Sometimes it's just alot easier and you find a more targeted result kinda like what happened here.

Rob

Originally Posted by Mothership

Brilliant, well that cleared up a lot of stuff. I know I could've done research on my own but I thought I'd be a little lazy and ask on the forum instead.

Thanks kiviniar.

[kiviniar]

Sometimes it's just alot easier and you find a more targeted result kinda like what happened here.

Ya i agree with Rob, the best sources that i have got are via forum threads.

It alwasy helps to have fellow webmaster give out their preferences and experiences.

Nice to know that the article helped you

[Bloggeries]

Agreed. There are no bad questions on webmaster forums as long as they are asked in a positive way. Some people ask questions in condescending ways (don't ask me why) but they do and they solicit condescending responses.

If you genuinely have a question just ask it nicely and I've found people who frequent forums often find it hard to not reply... Or am I just speaking for myself? who knows
Rob