Directory links SE friendly?

peterW · 03-19-2006, 06:47 PM

So, the question is:
You are looking to submit to a directory, how can the uninformed (like me

) tell if the links that they are giving out are SE friendly and it will be worth the time and effort?

Have seen some folk mentioning different types of scripts for Directories, what is the difference, how can you tell which is being used, and which are (in your humble opinions) the ones that are good and the ones to avoid?

Cheers

kenni · 03-19-2006, 09:35 PM

What you are looking for is the rel="nofollow" tag. Simply, when you see the links on a page, go to the Source code for that page, locate the link and check if there is any rel=nofollow attached to it.

<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.link.com">website link</a>

Links without the rel=nofollow should be SEO friendly links, but this isn't always the case. Other things are involved such as Javascript redirection etc.

munt · 03-19-2006, 11:02 PM

also if the category pages end with .php or .html
not /applepie?category=wine_cellars

but there is nothing wrong with these links other than they wont count as "real" backlinks and pass pagerank, if you think the directory gets traffic submit to it

fworth · 03-20-2006, 05:33 PM

Hummm, if i was to buy a link for pagerank(PR) and it's example:
http://www.wiglet.com/news/technology-news.php

This link above would not count as "real" backlinks and pass pagerank..is this what your implying? :confused:

Lore

Mad Cat · 03-20-2006, 05:44 PM

fworth, you're correct. nofollow says to SE that he should avoid that link.

fworth · 03-20-2006, 06:01 PM

What if there is a nofollow will it than pass pagerank and backlinks....
on the .php .html and i'm not taking about directory listing only?

munt · 03-21-2006, 05:45 AM

no it wont nofollow mean search engines basicly dont see your url

fworth · 03-21-2006, 03:36 PM

I meant what if i pay for a link such as this one:
http://www.wiglet.com/news/technology-news.php

and it had the .php or .html at the end would it still pass pagerank and backlinks:confused:.. i'm more concern about the .php or html than anything else.:confused:

a1whs.com · 04-14-2006, 10:23 AM

There is i think nothing wrong with .php extension cause google doesnt mind it.

Cheer

03-19-2006, 06:47 PM	#1
peterW Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	Directory links SE friendly? So, the question is: You are looking to submit to a directory, how can the uninformed (like me ) tell if the links that they are giving out are SE friendly and it will be worth the time and effort? Have seen some folk mentioning different types of scripts for Directories, what is the difference, how can you tell which is being used, and which are (in your humble opinions) the ones that are good and the ones to avoid? Cheers __________________ Interactive maps with panoramic photos of places like Rome, Oxford and Hawaii: http://www.panoramicearth.com/index.php http://www.the-london-map.co.uk/

03-19-2006, 09:35 PM	#2
kenni Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,543	Re: Directory links SE friendly? What you are looking for is the rel="nofollow" tag. Simply, when you see the links on a page, go to the Source code for that page, locate the link and check if there is any rel=nofollow attached to it. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.link.com">website link</a> Links without the rel=nofollow should be SEO friendly links, but this isn't always the case. Other things are involved such as Javascript redirection etc. __________________ Wanna thank someone? Give 'em a rep. More info.

03-19-2006, 11:02 PM	#3
munt Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: .co.nz Posts: 247	Re: Directory links SE friendly? also if the category pages end with .php or .html not /applepie?category=wine_cellars but there is nothing wrong with these links other than they wont count as "real" backlinks and pass pagerank, if you think the directory gets traffic submit to it __________________ =============================== WebsPassage PR5 $9.95 per listing =============================== Last edited 03-19-2006 at 11:05 PM.

03-20-2006, 05:33 PM	#4
fworth Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DFW-TEXAS Posts: 102	Re: Directory links SE friendly? Hummm, if i was to buy a link for pagerank(PR) and it's example: http://www.wiglet.com/news/technology-news.php This link above would not count as "real" backlinks and pass pagerank..is this what your implying? :confused: Lore __________________ Kingnintendo Computer Game Directory Paw Pet Directory

03-20-2006, 05:44 PM	#5
Mad Cat Member Contributor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 247	Re: Directory links SE friendly? fworth, you're correct. nofollow says to SE that he should avoid that link.

03-20-2006, 06:01 PM	#6
fworth Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DFW-TEXAS Posts: 102	Re: Directory links SE friendly? What if there is a nofollow will it than pass pagerank and backlinks.... on the .php .html and i'm not taking about directory listing only? __________________ Kingnintendo Computer Game Directory Paw Pet Directory

03-21-2006, 05:45 AM	#7
munt Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: .co.nz Posts: 247	Re: Directory links SE friendly? no it wont nofollow mean search engines basicly dont see your url __________________ =============================== WebsPassage PR5 $9.95 per listing ===============================

03-21-2006, 03:36 PM	#8
fworth Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DFW-TEXAS Posts: 102	Re: Directory links SE friendly? I meant what if i pay for a link such as this one: http://www.wiglet.com/news/technology-news.php and it had the .php or .html at the end would it still pass pagerank and backlinks:confused:.. i'm more concern about the .php or html than anything else.:confused: __________________ Kingnintendo Computer Game Directory Paw Pet Directory

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a1whs.com Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 166	Re: Directory links SE friendly? There is i think nothing wrong with .php extension cause google doesnt mind it. Cheer __________________ (\__/)Reseller/Shared Hosting Starting From 1.55$ per month. (='.'=)Cpanel/Fanstastico/100mbps Dual Xeon Server. \|\| Free Mysql Hosting. (")_(")A1 Web Hosting Solutions\|\|Killer Bunny OMG

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