Directory listings for a new site and it's implications on SEO
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Hi all,
In classic newb style I have submitted my new site to several uk directory listings after seeing these listings used by competitors, both local and national. I chose ones with a low-spam score as shown on the Moz site explorer.
Now my domain score has jumped up several places over a few days, as has my search position, but will these listings "hurt" in the future? I fully intend on chasing and gaining non-quick'n'easy links in the future for he record.
Many thanks!
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Hmm very interesting, thank you!
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I would be looking at more then just the spam score to determine if the directory link is worth it or not.
- Domain Authority
- Page Authority
- Spam Score
- Trust Flow
- Citation Flow
- Do/No Follow
- How may outbound links
- How relevant is the directory to your niche
- What are the directories back links?
- etc
Many more specs to consider than just the spam score. You may notice a slight decline in ranks after the jump, but that does not necessarily mean anything is wrong. Google is just settling your ranks after new backlinks. I would wait a few more weeks or so before adding any more to see what links stick and look further into their metrics to make sure there quality backlinks.
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