Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about SEO Directories
Getting Started
1. What is SEO Directories?
SEO Directories is a comprehensive database of website directories where you can submit your website to get backlinks. We curate and maintain a list of high-quality directories with important metrics like Domain Rating (DR), dofollow/nofollow status, and pricing information.
2. How does it help my SEO?
Submitting your website to quality directories can help build your backlink profile, improve domain authority, and increase your website's visibility in search engines. Our platform helps you find the best directories for your niche and track your submissions.
3. How do I get started?
Create a free account, add your project (website), and start browsing our directory database. You can filter directories by Domain Rating, category, dofollow status, and more. Mark directories as favorites and track your submission status.
Using the Platform
Domain Rating is a metric developed by Ahrefs that shows the strength of a website's backlink profile on a scale from 0 to 100. Higher DR directories typically provide more valuable backlinks. We display DR for each directory to help you prioritize your submissions.
Dofollow links pass "link juice" and contribute to your website's authority in search engines. Nofollow links have a rel="nofollow" attribute that tells search engines not to pass authority. Both types are valuable for a natural backlink profile, but dofollow links are generally more sought after for SEO purposes.
On your project page, you can see all directories and change their status: Fresh (not yet submitted), Submitted (waiting for approval), Accepted (your listing is live), or Rejected. You can also bookmark directories you want to submit to later using the favorite feature.
Yes! You can filter directories by: search term (name or URL), dofollow status, free vs paid, submission status, minimum Domain Rating (DR), and category. Use these filters to find the most relevant directories for your website.
Our browser extension helps you manage directory submissions directly from your browser. It syncs with your account, shows directory information on directory websites, and lets you quickly update submission status without leaving the page.
Directory Submissions
Quality over quantity is key. Focus on relevant, high-DR directories in your niche. Submitting to 5-10 quality directories per week is a good pace. Avoid mass submissions to low-quality directories as this can harm your SEO rather than help it.
Yes, many free directories offer quality backlinks. We mark directories that offer free submissions so you can find them easily. Some directories offer both free and paid options, with paid listings often getting faster approval or better placement.
Approval times vary widely by directory - from instant to several weeks. Some directories have editorial review processes. We recommend submitting to multiple directories and being patient. Track your submissions using our status feature to follow up if needed.
Most directories require: website URL, title, description (usually 150-500 characters), category selection, and contact email. Some also ask for keywords, logo, or additional details. Having a well-prepared description ready speeds up the submission process.
Common reasons include: website not matching directory category, poor quality content, duplicate submissions, spammy descriptions, or not meeting the directory's quality standards. Review the directory's guidelines and try again with improvements if possible.
Account & Support
Yes! You can create a free account and access our full directory database. Free accounts can create projects, track submissions, and use all filtering features. Premium features may be added in the future.
We regularly update our directory database with new directories and refresh metrics like Domain Rating. We also remove directories that become inactive or low quality. If you find a directory that needs updating or know of one we should add, let us know!
Absolutely! We welcome suggestions for new directories to add to our database. Contact us with the directory URL and we'll review it for inclusion. We verify each directory for quality and legitimacy before adding it.
For questions or issues, you can reach out through our contact form. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours. For feature requests or bug reports, we appreciate detailed descriptions to help us improve the platform.
Yes, we take security seriously. All data is transmitted over HTTPS, passwords are securely hashed, and we follow industry best practices for data protection. We never share your project or submission data with third parties.