There are so many “secrets” that people want to give you. Here is the real secret.
Obviously Google has been sending out notifications to site owners through webmaster tools letting them know they have detected unnatural links.
This is a much more feasible plan than a general type directory.
Just like oil or gold, links are a commodity that have increasingly been sold on the open market.
There seems to be quite an uproar right now with the Unnatural Linking Penalty in which Google is sending out messages in Webmaster Tools
There are some common practices that will result in a higher quality directory that also benefits your listings.
If you are wondering why your directory business is down, here is a likely big reason it is down, and probably not what you think.
A recent article on Search Engine Land showed that some Google results were showing just 17% organic results now
Sometimes the truth hurts, and when it comes to the old model for directories some pain may be a necessary experience, but it can be followed by a new beginning for those willing to continue onward.
Hopefully, these tips will help you understand the process better, and improve your traffic and rankings
