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For a free standard submission click on “suggest a site” link and fill out submission form.
For paid submission go to http://add.yahoo.com/fast/add?+business
LookSmart
Before MSN announced it was switching to Inktomi, LookSmart was power horse behind their popular search engine. In fact, MSN accounted for half of LookSmart’s revenue. But don’t let MSN’s departure stop you from submitting to LookSmart – it still distributes to other search engines so it’s important to get your site listed.
Like Yahoo! LookSmart has a free submit (non-commercial) option and a paid submit for commercial ones.
To submit for free go to www.zeal.com and sign up as a member. Once you’ve completed form and passed test you can submit your site using “manage” option and “Add a site” link.
To submit for paid inclusion go to www.listings.looksmart.com and fill out online form. LookSmart’s paid listings are priced on a cost-per-click (CPC)basis. Meaning you only pay when a user clicks on your listing and visits your web site. A $0.15 CPC is given for first 5,000 clicks when you pay with a credit card online. Any clicks after 5,000 are billed at your business category rate, which ranges from $0.23 to $0.75 per click.
The Open Directory
Although Open Directory is volunteer built it is essential to Web site owners. Submission is free but turnaround time for a yes or no answer to your submission may take a long time.
To submit your site visit www.dmoz.org, identify your category then use “add URL” form. Fill out form and you’re done.
There are other smaller and directories you may also want to consider. They include: GoGuides, Gimpsy, JoeAnt and Web-Beacon.
Julia is an independent copywriter and consultant specializing in search engine copywriting, web site promotion and print communications. To learn more about how Julia can help increase your company's sales visit her web site at www.juliahyde.com.