Webwork - 6:15 pm on Jan 22, 2008 (gmt 0)

Alrighty . . Normally I'd nuke this topic, as directories and directory submission is an area of considerable promotion (forum spamming) but every once in awhile we break the rules.

Ground Rules for this Thread:

Don't just say "XYZ Company" or "ABC software" is the best. State in detail what makes it better than others. Simple hotlinks, without details, will be removed.

This is not a thread to debate the merits of submitting to multiple directories. This is NOT a thread to name your favorite directory.

This is simply about the best way to execute a certain strategy: IF you think it is in your interest to submit your website to multiple "listing sites" - be they websites that call themselves "a directory" or simply a website that incorporates a noteworthy directory - WHAT are the best ways of hitting them all.

Allow me to start with the thought: IF you are going this route do you think it's wise to submit the exact same "listing information" to all 7,893 directories . . OR should the information vary a bit?

Same anchor text or varied?

Vary anchor text by theme of the directory or related website?

JUST BECAUSE you can submit to all 9,468 directories "for a fee" should you?

I'm not overly impressed with the shotgun approach to link building BUT WHAT'S THE BEST anyone can do with this model or approach - other than "don't do it"?

[edited by: Webwork at 10:38 pm (utc) on Jan. 28, 2008]