Online Directory List
We've compiled a list of suggested online directories as part the 'first stage' of link development for your website. We don't guarantee a result from listing on these sites - link building is one tactic in a range that contribute to search optimisation.
Online directories are a place to start because they will contribute something, even if some would debate how much. We have evidence that our clients do get traffic from these sites, so at the very least listing can't hurt!
These are listed in no particular order.
Free Listings
- finda Paid options available. Same directory as UBD.co.nz. Quite large directory so performs well
- nzwebz Reciprocal link requested – but optional. Paid options also available
- lenz Reciprocal link requested – but optional
- nzsearch Reciprocal requested – but optional
- nzs Excellent source of additional information and articles
- hotfrog Performs quite well in search results
- nzpages Reciprocal requested – but optional. Paid options ($75.00 per annum)
- Zipleaf One of many global zipleaf directories.Offer of 'a boost to exposure' if a reciprocal included
- Google local business directory Must use authorised email address for verification purposes
- gopher Registration required. Unproven in terms of weighting search results
- weblinks
- dmoz (The open directory) - Feeds many other directories. Can take some time to process
Free but with a condition
- mkiwi. Reciprocal link required. Unproven in terms of weighting search results
- nzdirectory Reciprocal link required. Paid options available
- nzsbdirectory Reciprocal link required.
Paid Listings
- yellow - price is dependant on package
- yahoo - US $299 to review site - recurring annually. Other express submission options exist.
- botw - Dependant on package. $149.95 USD per year or $299.95 USD one-off charge
Consider:
- A Facebook business page
- Twitter account
- LinkIn profile
There are few international directories listed here because we feel that the amount of benefit you would get from overseas directories is so small that it's probably not worth the time and effort. If you want to go global, there are other optimisation strategies likely to get you further.
