Somebody told me that web directory submissions are dead for SEO. Is that true?
Webynizer 0 Newbie Poster
chris_108 -4 Newbie Poster
Hey,
You’re not alone in wondering about this! Web directory submissions used to be a big deal for SEO, but things have definitely changed over time. These days, they’re not as effective because Google’s algorithms have gotten much better at filtering out low-quality backlinks, and many directories are full of spammy links that don’t do much for your rankings.
That said, there are still a few quality directories, especially niche ones related to your industry, that can help with visibility and drive some traffic. But it’s really more about being selective and using them as just one part of your overall SEO strategy, rather than relying on them as the main tactic.
Hope this clears it up a bit!
MasoodDidThat -4 Newbie Poster
No backlinking method in SEO is dead, they just got advanced through time. If a backlink on our website is from a spammy or irrelevant website and the domain authority from where you are getting a backlink is not good, it will hardly create any impact on your rankings because google has now changed the backlinking game. It is quality over quantity now. It is better to have 1 quality backlink instead of having 100 spammy backlinks.
Web directory submission is not dead you just have to find high quality niche related backlink for your website and you will see the impact on your traffic and rankings over time.
Apnaghar Interi -4 Newbie Poster
Directory submissions aren't completely dead for SEO, but their impact is minimal. Choose niche directories with strong authority and high quality. The modern SEO strategy focuses more on content, backlinks and the user experience.
theKollab commented: Directory submissions have minimal SEO impact today; focus on niche directories, quality backlinks, content, and user experience for better results. +0
theKollab -11 Newbie Poster
Web directory submissions are less effective for SEO today but can still provide value when used strategically and cautiously.
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