Open Directory - Tips for Getting Listed

My frustration with this directory can't be put into words. Nice words anyway.  If you've been around awhile you know that there are problems over there but a listing with them does help as a link from what Google considers as a "reptutable authority site". With all the link manipulation going on a link from these guys is worth a try.

Check out SEO News for the latest on the search engines, You'll find a lot more info like this.

Top Ten Suggestions for Getting Your Site in the ODP  

 

1. Submit in the proper subcategory! Spend some time cruising the ODP and choose the best subcategory for your site.
2. Create a businesslike and professional title and description. Be honest and sincere. Use your important keywords in your title and description.
3. Complete the submission form accurately and completely. You wouldn't believe how many people complete the form and put the URL in the title's spot or don't enter a description at all. Make sure that the URL is listed correctly.
4. Submit your main URL in the best subcategory. If you have an interior page that stands on its own and has a lot of relevant information, you can try submitting it into a second subcategory.
5. List a "last updated on <date>" note on your site, but only if it's been updated very recently.
6. Make your site the best it can be! Do all graphics load? Are there any broken links?
7. Make sure that your site is easy to read with good color choices and an adequate sized font. Here's what one editor had to say:
   

   "A black background and deep red font might look good in theory, but just try to read it and see how you feel."

8. If you have special requests, contact the editor of that category by clicking on the editor's name at the bottom of the category page. For example, let's say that you want your site to be listed in a third category, and you have a legitimate reason for wanting it. Contact the editor and explain your situation.
9. When writing to an editor, BE NICE! Do you honestly think an editor will go out of his/her way to fulfill a special request if you send a nasty note? No!
10. When writing to an editor, state your request simply and quickly. Editors don't have time to read through a mountain of information. Then, list your URL, the title of the site, a description, and the category (the complete path where you want the site listed). Don't make editors guess or have to figure out the category themselves. And, don't "demand" that your site be listed as cool!