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Three Great Reasons To List Your Digi-Scrap Site in Link Directories
by Cindy Angiel
Digi-scrappers are all over the web these days, but they don't always understand how helpful it can be for them to get their websites listed in a web directory. I find it's usually because they don't see how these web tools (sometimes also called banner exchanges or link directories) can help them build a strong marketing structure.
There are many benefits associated with web directories. Here are three of the most popular reasons for listing your website in Link Directories.
Increased Traffic:
Online businesses need a constant flow of web traffic to their site to make money. But not just any traffic is beneficial. The best type of traffic to get is 'targeted' traffic. That means traffic from visitors who are interested in exactly what you have to offer. When your website is listed in a web directory, you are inviting quality web traffic to your site. This is especially true when you use a directory that is specifically for digital scrapbooking resources. When viewers come to a nich directory they are specifically interested in that particular niche. Rest assured anyone who visits your site as a result of visiting these niche directories - they are truly interested in what you have to offer.
Low or No-Cost Advertising:
Most link directories offer advertising postions for free or with a link exchange. They also usually offer pay-for advert options elsewhere on their site such as in side columns, headers, and footers. While most directories have nothing more than link listings, there are others such as the Digi-Scrap Resource Directory, that also include extra advertising opportunities. These can range from article submissions, to detailed site statistics, and even video submission options.
Search Engine Optimization:
Major search engines are constantly hunting down new websites using spiders and robots. They dig into popular web directories daily to get new links and update the content for that directory. Making sure your website is listed in the directory is another good way to grab higher page ranking and we all know that every little bit helps. And the majority of web directories are indexed in the search engines. This means your website link will show up in the searches very shortly after it has been submitted.
Because link directories are structured in groups and categories it's easier for visitors to find what they are looking for. This is especially good for you. Because it's easier for your prospective customers to find you too!
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Cindy Angiel is a digi-scrap instructor and business consultant. You can get a copy of her business eCourse "Generating Customer Leads in the Digital Scrapbooking Community" when you register for your lifetime membership in the Digital Scrapbook Designers Professionals Business Association.
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