I was wondering if a listing in Zeal helps Google find a site faster (similar to other directories like Yahoo and DMOZ).
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
skibum
6:28 am on Apr 1, 2003 (gmt 0)
No, it seems Zeal is flagged as a bunch of advertisement since so many of the listings are just paid advertising. It may be some other reason but no, they don't seem to help.
rfgdxm1
6:34 am on Apr 1, 2003 (gmt 0)
Google has decided not to spider the Looksmart directory. Curious, as they do the Yahoo! directory.
skibum
6:43 am on Apr 1, 2003 (gmt 0)
It would heavily favor big advertisers becuase they can buy thousands of listings in Zeal. In addition to non-commercial sites, Zeal serves as the holding tank for all the paid stuff in LookSmart too.
The things you can get away with in Zeal/LookSmart even with non-profit sites would be considered Spam by YAHOO! and ODP.
rfgdxm1
6:49 am on Apr 1, 2003 (gmt 0)
Fair point skibum. While the Y! directory is mostly about buying PR, at least Y! limits how much any site can buy.
