Comments on: Linkbuilding: Blogs vs Directories

By: Stijn Driessen

Stijn Driessen — Mon, 24 May 2010 09:56:53 +0000

I would recommend doing both too. Directory paying would only seem appropiate if the directory really adds something. The Yahoo directory and the business.com directory are appropiate, but only if you have enough budget.
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By: Tammi Kibler

Tammi Kibler — Mon, 24 May 2010 03:31:27 +0000

I would add that commenting on blogs also helps you build relationships within your niche, can establish your authority on a topic, and may lead to guest post opportunities.
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By: Richard Cummings

Richard Cummings — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:27:41 +0000

Commenting on relevant material is very important via the comment section. As you say, even if it is nofollow, there is some benefit.

As for directories, I think people overlook them now-a-days, but they are still important. Even though link juice suffers because of so many links, this directory link still holds lots of value.

As you say, do both and you will doubly benefit 🙂
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By: Marcin

Marcin — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:53:46 +0000

As well as you mentioned, you may want to do both.

By: Websitesdevel

Websitesdevel — Mon, 17 May 2010 08:35:33 +0000

I think directories are not good for website promotion now. They just copy each other and are not much valuable for users. Because of that blog promotion is better than directories!

I think most of the websites schould be subbmitted only to dmoz.org and some paid directories (like Yahoo directory) 🙂
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By: Brandon Connell

Brandon Connell — Mon, 17 May 2010 02:30:02 +0000

I have found that directories take a long time to get approved most of the time, unless you pay for the listing. Frankly, I see blog commenting as top priority because it is so easy to strike up a conversation or take part when you find something interesting to comment on. Even though directory submission can be made easy with semi-automation tools, blog commenting can be just as fast if not faster. And less tedious.
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By: Zack

Zack — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:41:06 +0000

Good summary. It is a good practice to do both. The thing about directories is you are one and done. You can seek out a couple hundred and often times get anchor text as well, but that’s it. Commenting on blogs is something you can continue to do day after day.

By: pinoypen

pinoypen — Sat, 15 May 2010 18:45:05 +0000

You got it right there with regards to web directories. i had encountered a of web directories who hadn’t updated their directory for quite awhile. Its better to do blog and forum commenting, even if its time consuming, its enjoyable as you learn along the way.

By: Reggie Barnett

Reggie Barnett — Fri, 14 May 2010 06:16:42 +0000

Hey thanks for the great info. Blog commenting is a great way to gain links. I also think it is important to not just comment on other bloggers website’s just for a SEO benefit, for that is not really fair. I believe that actually contributing and adding value to other person’s blog with a relevant comment is a fair exchange for the owner of a blog and the visitor of that blog.
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By: Sara Viator

Sara Viator — Fri, 14 May 2010 01:00:13 +0000

I personally try to do a blend of both, but not a lot of blogs offer follow tags for their comments. Directories are good, but can get a bit pricey for the nice ones. I think it’s great to have both of these as part of your strategy though.
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