Business Directories

Hi Scott, thanks for the compliment

In the old days, and we were also guilty, everybody did a reciprocal link, I'll give you a link if you give me one kind of thing. Unfortunately, this mentality still exists.

Google woke upto this a longtime ago, and the other search engines followed suit. Reciprocal linking is deemed un-natural linking. Linking is the foundation of the web, and is still a major part of googles algorithm that bases where you will be displayed in the search engine rankings.

If your content/site is deemed to be any good, then the theory is people will naturally link to you.

Obviously there are links that can be bought, ie directories, but the rule of thumb is only link back if you want to, and not because you have to.

I did a blog article a while ago on some of my favourite directories, that my be of use.
As a Business Directory owner, which directories would I list my websites with? The Blog!

Dont worry about not being a guru in anything, very few people are, certainly not me, and I've never met one

Forums are about ideas, questions and different view points. We've all got an opinion, so feel free to air yours

yeah,,I realize that back links are important, but alot of people just exchange links just to exchange links, its like going to a construction site and seeing a link for a cosmetic company,, makes no sense to me. I do not have anything against back linking its just there as to be something in common and it can not make your site look tacky. I'm try to get some links going myself,, just not sure which ones to link to. I'm working really hard on my site and do not want to blow any clients because of cheezy links. Sorry I guess I kind of vented and maybe a useless opinion, I'll check out the link you gave me

thanks

If you want a great SEO friendly list to work through, check out:
Free Directory List - Top 100 Free Web Directories

Jack of all trades master of none, this used to be an insult, but it does me rather well.

Everyone helps each other out on here SBronson, so you will fit right in, just shout if you need anything.

Welcome to the forum, There are alot of directories around its just taking the time to sign up to them all.

I can send you a very good list which will help you promote your business online

I would appreciate all the help I can get. I didn't look but do you guys review sites here. I'll just make myself useful and look around. I have learned something about this business, your work hard only to get busy and work harder. I guess that's with alot of things. Thanks for all the help so far guys.

Thanks

Let me know what sort of advice you need. We do have a review your website section -

Website Review on Design & SEO

Actually I'm not sure what kind of advice I'm looking for. I'm sure if I think of something concrete I will ask.

No problem hopefully we will see you around