Let’s start with the concept of classified directories: a classified directory website is a combination of website lists that manually classify websites from all walks of life according to different categories. Therefore, the classified directory can also be said to be a type of website navigation website, but it is more refined and detailed. Each website is accompanied by a content description or theme introduction of the website. Because they are all manually edited and reviewed, they have higher credibility than search engines.
Most webmaster friends who do website promotion will basically submit their websites to some well-known classified website directories. The most famous category directory is DMOZ abroad. There is no doubt about the importance of the website joining DMOZ. If you are lucky enough to be included, it means that DMOZ has given you a vote of support. However, the requirements and conditions for joining DMOZ are not low. Not only the review time is very long, whether you can pass it is still a big problem. It is even more difficult for new sites. Nowadays, there are many high-quality classified directories in China. For example, the 114 directory is not as well-known as DMOZ, but according to the author's personal observation, it has a relatively obvious effect on improving the website's search ranking and weight.
Below we will take the 114 category directory website www.114mulu.com as an example to illustrate how to submit a URL to the category directory: We apply through the URL submission page/tijiao.asp at the bottom of the website. To submit a website to this directory, you need to fill in the website name, website address, webmaster name, email and website content introduction. But here I would like to remind everyone that you must fill in every information carefully. For example, the website requires that "the name of the website to be applied for must use 5-12 Chinese characters." Everyone should try not to exceed this limit. No matter if it is more or less, the submission will not be successful; another unique feature of this site is that in the submission process The homepage link must be added before the URL to ensure the smooth submission of the URL. The official statement is: "In order to prevent competitors from maliciously submitting your website, this site has enabled the website management rights certification function." However, it can be deleted after successful submission, and most categories do not require a homepage link, including the most famous DMOZ we mentioned earlier.
After successfully submitting to the category directory, everyone needs to wait patiently. This time period is generally controlled within 1 month. If it is not included, it is recommended to submit it again after 3 months. You can also try to communicate with the editor through the contact information on the website, listen carefully to other people's suggestions, and also know how others evaluate your website.
In today's increasingly competitive environment on the Internet, if you make good use of tools like classified directories, you will be able to promote your website more easily. At least you will have one more way and method to promote your website. If you have the opportunity, all webmasters might as well try the method of submitting your website to the category directory. Practice is the only criterion for testing truth!
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