Is Yahoos Directory Worth Submitting To?

There are numerous reasons for webmasters to submit their sites to various web directories populating the Internet. The positives of having your site listed in a popular directory have been discussed in previous articles and on a multitude of search-related forums.

WebProWorld Being listed in a popular directory benefits your site's popularity and may directly impact a site's SERP position. However, is it worth $299 (minimum) to have your site listed in directory listing information, sites without adult content are required to pay $299. With your investment in hand, Yahoo then, "provides expedited review of web sites you submit for possible inclusion in the Yahoo! Directory. We will respond to your request within 7 business days." Sites that contain adult content are charged $600 for possible inclusion. Be aware that these fees are recurring. If you've paid to be in Yahoo's directory, you must continue to pay; provided you want to maintain whatever benefit being listed in their directory gives you. Also remember Yahoo's policy concerning paid submissions: "Use of the Yahoo! Express program does not ensure that your submission will be accepted for inclusion in the Yahoo! Directory. Final judgment on the suitability, placement, and description of all sites submitted to Yahoo! is solely the responsibility of the Yahoo! directory team." Also, being listed in Yahoo's directory in no way guarantees a Yahoo Search listing improvement. From the latest search news.