Recommendations for working with niche and blog directories when promoting abroad

Working with niche and blog directories is one of the oldest methods of promotion in search engines (PS). And if earlier all this was done automatically (with the help of software, for example, Khrumer), now it is contraindicated, because you can grab a filter or spam from a PS. Those. Now it is desirable to do everything by hand as much as possible.

Directories are directories of sites. Yandex.Catalog and Dmoz are closed, so now it is impossible to say 100% in which directory it is necessary to be placed. Therefore, for proper placement in the directory, you should adhere to the following rules:

Niche directories

Niche directories are analogues of directories. They are both paid and free. But since registration on such resources is used only to dilute the link mass of the site, it is not necessary to place it for a fee.

True, with the free method, adding a site can take from 2 weeks to several months.

When registering a site in niche directories, you must leave only non-anchor links.

Anchorless links are links with an anchor, the text in which is not a specific request, but arbitrary words that do not indicate the subject of the page. These can be instructions like: website, here, visit website, etc. Or non-anchor links are containing the page address in the text part. They have the most natural look:

Anchor in the form of url – site.net

It is also important to know that some niche directories require a backlink, i.e. only after you place a link to the directory on your site, a link to your site will appear in the directory. Such niche directories are NOT WORTH WORKING!

It must be remembered that almost every time after registration you need to check your mail, because if necessary, you will need to confirm your mail.

How to search for niche directories?

In the Google search bar we are looking for:

It is also important to search for the keyword of your site subject or its direction.

For example:

Web design + directories list

For example, we search in Google.com (USA) for the following key phrases + directories list:

There is another way – you need to substitute key phrases:

Commentary: The link will take you to a number of sites where you can register.

Niche directory registration example

1. In almost every directory for adding a resource there is a “Submit your web site” (usually in the menu or sidebar).

2. Category selection.
   
3. Adding method.

At this step, you should pay attention that there are two ways to add a link: paid (accelerated) and free.

Next, you need to fill in the fields according to the data that are indicated at the beginning of the document. And also most likely it will be necessary to enter the captcha and tick the box that you agree with the rules.

Sometimes it is necessary to enter the address of the enterprise and contact phone numbers.

Filling in the required fields

When all stages of registration are completed, you need to check your mail. Almost every time there will be letters asking you to confirm your mail.

Blog directories

Search blog directories

1. Use special search queries in your search:

• blog directories list
• topic name + blog directory

2. Use a ready-made list provided by an SEO specialist.

Adviсe:

1. Pay special attention to blog directories that are related to your site. If you are a web developer, then it will be: web design, web development, internet marketing, mobile application development, etc.
2. I advise you to register and post only on reputable sites. The authority of a resource is determined by the trust of the site, which consists of an indicator of assessing the quality of internal and external link mass. Trust can be checked using the SemRush, Majestic MOZ services – the higher these indicators, the better the resource.
3. I also recommend avoiding sites that require backlinks.
4. There are sites where, if you want to place a backlink, you need to directly contact the owner of the directory. To do this, you need to find the contact page and the corresponding form. When contacting the owner of the site, you should address it as briefly as possible, avoid personal appeals and long arguments: I offer this, I want this in return.

Blog Directory Registration Example

The principle of registration is no different from adding a site to niche directories.

First of all, you need to find a page with the signature “Submit” and proceed to select the category of the site being registered.

Next, you need to select the appropriate category. In this case, it is “Web Development”.
After that, you need to choose the registration method – paid or free. I always recommend to use free registration first of all, if it is available in this directory. If the site appeals to you, but it does not provide free registration, then you can choose the most convenient payment method, and then transfer the required amount to the desired account.
Next, you need to fill in all the required fields. Do not forget that you must always agree with all the rules of the directory, otherwise there will be no final stage of registration.
After filling in the fields, a message should appear that the link is under consideration. Some resources require pre-registration, only after that you can add your site to the directory database. It is worth noting that you need to regularly check the mail that you specify during registration, because. a confirmation letter and a mandatory link may be sent there.
You need to understand that registration and correct filling of all forms does not guarantee the publication of your resource. When adding a site for free, the administration of the directory reserves the right to consider your application and refuse to publish it.