The Web Directory!

The Web Directory

A web directory for those who are not familiar with them is a directory on the web that is like the yellow pages, it showcases links to other sites by categories. For example, let us say that you are looking for a bookstore online, what you would do is simply locate a web directory online, you can find these by suing the search engines and then in the search box of the directory you choose to use, type in bookstore and it will bring you to as many links as they have for online bookstores. Then you can pick and choose which sites you would like to go on.

Keep in mind that a directory is not the same as a search engine. Meaning that a search engine will provide you the highest ranking websites for your request and a directory will provide you with results from sites that webmasters have paid to published in their directories. If a site does not wish to be in a directory then when you type in your search in the directory it will not appear.

Directories are used more for web sites that are looking to get more traffic. You may not see Wal-Mart listed in a directory because they don’t wish to appear in one because they get natural traffic. Directories house links to sites that want more recognition and more natural traffic. It is like getting your proverbial foot in the door. There are different styles of directories; there are some that only specialize in religious web sites or certain languages.

Then you have directories that are like the Yellow Pages they have many sections with many different sites. If you are looking for something specific you can try the niche directories but if you are looking for something random and non specific then a standard directory is the way to go.

If you have a website that you own and are looking for some traffic then a directory may be right for you. Contact a few of them, tell then what type of site you have and then find out how much they want to have you list your site in their directory. They may work for you as well. Web directories are great for looking for a site and they are great for showcasing your site as well. See what they have to say, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.