Search Engine Directories and Indexes
In general, website lists like directories and indexes require manual submission for inclusion, and many require an inclusion fee. We've tried to list the ones that are free or inexpensive here. Like specialty search engines and directories, these are usually very specific in the website information they highlight, so be sure and read the fine print and check the requirements and criteria for inclusion before submission.
These directories often come and go frequently, so if you find the link to the directory is bad, please let us know so we may keep this page updated. Thanks.
Directories
- 411 Locate
- About.com
Notes: Submit by Category - BizCardz
- Education Index
Submission Site: By email to webmaster@educationindex.com
- Education World
Submission Site: Education Submission Site
Notes: For Educational Sites only - Gimpsy
Notes: For Interactive Sites Only, submit by action verb category, upon approval must promote their site for six months - Go Guides
Notes: Submit by Category - Joe Ant
Notes: Submit by Category, Must be an editor to submit - WebSavvy
Notes: Submit by Category
To help you with your web page submissions, we've included this listing of special directories, as well as lists for the top search engines, specialty search engines and directories, Website award submission sites, and we even have a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet which combines all these lists into one easy-to-use layout form for downloading.
For more information on how to prepare your Website and web pages for submission to search engines and directories, take time to read our article series on web page validation and preparation for search engine submissions. We also have listed extensive information in our article series on web page design to help you create the best possible "search engine friendly" and user-friendly website.
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You can find related articles to this topic in our Web Pages and Website Development and Photographycategories. The previous post is CSS Unleashed - Experiments with CSS Designs and the next post is International Standards. Search Engine Directories and Indexes, Issue Number 194, by Lorelle VanFossen, was updated May 24th, 2006.
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