Understanding SEO With Aedig

DMOZ, also called Open Directory Project or ODP, is one of the most important web directory for search engine optimization purpose. Once your site is listed by DMOZ, search engines will pick up your site fast.

Unlike search engines, DMOZ is not robot-driven, but is a large human edited directory of the web. Every submission is reviewed by people, so a high quality is virtually assured. Things to consider in submitting your website to DMOZ:

1. Provide full contact details

Besides email address, other personal information is good, especially if your website is geared for selling. People want to see credibility and honesty and knowing you personally is a first step.

2. Avoid spamming the directory.

Submit your webpage only once. Unless, your website is big and you have different categories, you can submit them. In any case, DMOZ edits submission by order of dates submitted so you may wait for a while for your other page to be edited

3. Original site

Your site must have new and unique content. This is to avoid rejection since old contents may count your site to be a mirror site and thus, will be rejected. Another thing to consider is if the web page is an affiliate, it should contain new materials to warrant an approval.

4. No typo errors

Typos should be avoided at all costs, remember that these editors are human and thus will somehow be affected (irritated) if they encounter typo errors. Make your web page as professionally written and carefully built.

5. Keep complete records of the submitted website to DMOZ

All records of submission should be kept, whether approved or rejected. This includes the date, the category on which it was submitted as well as the editor who edited them.

6. Proper category for the website

Select the correct category. If unsure of the category, try to check the web for those with relevant content. Since editors are human, the process will be quicker if you provide adequate information about your web page. Unlike google or yahoo where robots automate the process of category selection.

7. Always contact DMOZ in the proper channel.

If your website has an assigned editor by that category, that editor’s name will most likely appear on the form. This editor then can be sent message as to the status of the submitted website to DMOZ.