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Advices on how to submit a website to DMOZ!
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First of all, use correct English on your submission to DMOZ.
Second, follow their rules. Submit to the right category, fill out the application correctly, don't submit an incomplete site, don't submit a site that's only aff links... You get the idea.
Then, be patient. They are understaffed and very picky.
Nagging won't help. It might hurt. The good news is there are tons of other ways to get links, so don't let dmoz worry you too much.
Second, follow their rules. Submit to the right category, fill out the application correctly, don't submit an incomplete site, don't submit a site that's only aff links... You get the idea.
Then, be patient. They are understaffed and very picky.
Nagging won't help. It might hurt. The good news is there are tons of other ways to get links, so don't let dmoz worry you too much.
Best way is to buy an expiring domain already on dmoz and put your site on it.
I was able to get a couple sites listed 7 or 8 years ago but have found it near impossible since then.
I suspect the editors in certain categories already own a site listed in that category and refuse to add competitor sites. I've heard the 'overworked editor' story before but don't buy it - how long can it take to look over a couple site submissions each week and click yah or nay?
I've also applied to be a editor in categories where they have openings and hear nothing back. Guess you have to know someone on the inside...
Dmoz corrupt? Here's an interesting story... http://www.shoemoney.com/2007/08/26/dmoz-extortion/
I was able to get a couple sites listed 7 or 8 years ago but have found it near impossible since then.
I suspect the editors in certain categories already own a site listed in that category and refuse to add competitor sites. I've heard the 'overworked editor' story before but don't buy it - how long can it take to look over a couple site submissions each week and click yah or nay?
I've also applied to be a editor in categories where they have openings and hear nothing back. Guess you have to know someone on the inside...
Dmoz corrupt? Here's an interesting story... http://www.shoemoney.com/2007/08/26/dmoz-extortion/
Don't make more then 2 submissions at a time, to avoid the appearance of spamming. Pick your two most important categories, then submit them. Wait like 3 weeks to see if your listing was accepted, if not contact the editor and tell the editor that you have resubmitted your site, also tell him the original date of submission, the URL of your site and why you feel that your site deserves to be included.
Yes, I agree with you patience is highly appreciated when submitting a website to DMOZ! For one my online atore it took about 1 year before website was accepted by DMOZ!
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