Directories for artists

Improve your backlinks with directories

Directories for artists are important for creating quality back-linking campaigns.

The Value of Directory Listings

Outside of DMOZ Free Directory – Arts and Humanities the value of a single directory link is usually not very great. Directories add value after you list in a number of them, especially if you are listing in high-quality ones next to other sites that are in your same vertical.

If you have a keyword-rich domain name, directory listings will help you get descriptive inbound links. Most sites on the web only have links from a few dozen sites.

By listing your site in a half dozen to a dozen quality directories and also getting links from other relevant quality sites, you can quickly build up a great linking campaign free or at minimal cost.

Art Directories I use:

The Art List – The Art World’s Source for Art Contests, Art Competitions, and Opportunities For Visual Artists and Photographers. Search The Largest Listing Of Art & Photo Calls Online!

Lilink (Page Rank 7)

Feed Up Info (Page Rank 8)

Directory Fire (Page Rank 4)

Master Moz (Page Rank 4) 

Direct My Link (Page Rank 4)

Pro Link Directory (Page Rank 4)

Directory Traffic

Directories rarely provide much direct traffic. Typically the bulk of the value of a directory listing is in how search engines evaluate the links. Occasionally, you will find a niche directory that does provide good traffic—but most directories do not.

Market leading niche directories tend to drive decent traffic. Any site that ranks well in related search results may be a good place to get a link.

Because ranking for relevant search queries means they stand a good chance of being a well-trusted link source and sending you direct visitors.

Search Engines versus Directories

Search engines are operated by scripts and machine code. Some of them have human editors, but, by and large, search engines are run by automated relevancy algorithms.

Directories are human-compiled lists of sites organized by categories. Since directories are entirely human-edited, they take time and effort to maintain.

When submitting to directories, it is worth it to spend the extra time to ensure you are in the correct category and are following the directory guidelines.

Submitting Your Website: Directory Submission Tips

There are many important tips to follow when submitting your web site to a directory.

Before You Submit

• Make sure your site does not look like it is under construction and is not full of broken links.
• Verify your site is not already listed in the directory. If you have a new site it is not likely that it exists within any directories.
• Read the overall directory submission guidelines.
• Choose the correct directory category: this is what adds value to the directories (organization).

At the Category
• Read the submission tips for that category: if you do not you are likely to violate one of the basic directory rules and not get accepted (or at the very least delay your acceptance).
• View how others listed their site in the category. list your site with its unique features, but follow a similar layout to the other sites in that category.

Page Title
• In the title you usually should only list the official page title (read respective official directory submission tips from the directory in question).
• If the directory / category in question seems rather lenient then try to get the primary keyword for your homepage in this title. This title is usually what makes up the hyperlink to your site.
• Most directories are alphabetical, so it may be in your interest to list early in the alphabet. if you do not naturally, do not attempt to alter your listing just for this purpose.

Page Description
• In the description describe the special features or functions your site has. Describe the site, not the business.
• Do not overly repeat words in your directory submission unless you can make them sound natural.
• Do not use promotional language. The editor of the directory does not have the time to verify that your site is in fact the “best.”

After You Submit
• Have patience as many of these directories are overwhelmed with submissions.
• You should track your submissions to different directories for your own records. Some directories are there just to make profit and are not well maintained. It is a waste of time to submit your site a half dozen times to a directory that is not being updated.
• For the Open Directory Project you may want to track your submissions with SEO Tie. In addition you can ask questions at the Resource Zone forums.

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