Internet Directories: Re-Submit And Get Accepted

Directory Listings May Require Multiple Submissions

Originally Published: December 2, 2003

Have you followed our directory submission tips [Internet Directories: How To Get Listed] in the last weeks? Then it’s very likely that any directory will accept your web site submission the first time.

In short, make sure you have a professional looking web site with unique content that is accessible in all popular browsers and that has been proof-read by others. In addition, you should follow the directory guidelines very carefully.

Re-Submit Until You Are Formally Rejected

If your web site doesn't get listed within 3-4 weeks, just re-submit it. Keep submitting your web site to the directory every 3-4 weeks until you get in or get formally rejected.

The main reason your web site gets rejected are time constraints. Editors of popular directories receive hundreds of submissions every day and have a backlog of sites to look at. The directory editor probably didn't have the time to visit your site.

If your web site has not been listed after 4 weeks, send a cordial email message to the directory editor. Try to get the right contact person for your category. Some directories such as the Open Directory Project (dmoz.org) publish the person in charge at the bottom of the category page. Click on the name to find out his or her email address.

Tell the editor that you have waited several weeks and that you have already submitted your web site several times. Ask politely about the status of your submission and whether there’s a problem you need to correct. Be sure to include your web site URL, the category name and the submission dates.

Even if the editor doesn’t reply immediately, your site might get the attention it deserves and it might get listed quicker.

Open Directory Project Submissions

Editor's Note: As of May 21, 2005 ODP has discontinued site status checks [http://resource-zone.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39116]

This is the last part of our directory submission tips series. If you have missed one of our directory submission tips, you can find all directory submission tips here Directory Submission Index.

With our special Internet directory articles, you will know everything professionals know when submitting to Internet directories.

Now you should make sure you also use a professional tool to submit your web site to search engines, general directories and industry-specific directories: IBP.

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Editor's Note: Getting reviewed & listed in the Open Directory Project directory can now take over a year.
Status checks have been discontinued [http://resource-zone.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39116] and getting listed in ODP is now more of a crap shoot then ever.

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