Directories if properly constructed can fit bill. Remember Google resolves web pages and not sites, so if a directory has a page sufficiently dedicated to your theme then it is worth submitting to.

Directories can use ‘jump text’ which prevents data harvesting, but unfortunately removes value of links.

Should I pay or not? There are sufficient free directories out there, so there is no need to pay.

Ones to consider – DMOZ, allthebizz, smallerbizz, Gimpsy, wowdirectory.

Larger directories such as Yahoo maybe worth paying to list in as they can bring traffic in their own right.

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2) Good selection of keywords and appropriate use of them within your copy text. Not too heavy so as to be overdone, not too light otherwise search engines may miss-interpret theme of your site.

3) Correct use of links, from related on their web pages. The more better.

4) Inclusion in directories such as DMOZ ,Yahoo, allthebizz, business.com

5) Correct meta tags are of less importance, but still worth getting right.

If you follow above then you can expect to see respectable rating in 3-6 months time.

Remember good rankings take, time and hard work be patience.

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