So you have a website and your thinking about different ways to promote it. Website directory submissions are an easy and effective way to do just that.
There are several types of website directories available for you to submit your site to. Two of the main types for you to consider are a general directory or a niche directory. General directories cover a wider range of types of sites within one convenient directory and typically have highly specific category structures within them. A niche directory will have a narrower range of categories that focus in on a specific industry or sector.
Either type can be beneficial when promoting your website. General directories will usually rank higher than niche directories when they have a good category structure. The reasons are they get more traffic from a broader base and they have more potential clients available to them. Meaning they have more submissions and as a result more funds to promote the website.
The benefits of listing your site in a directory are increases in traffic, search engine rankings plus added exposure for your site. When you submit your site, try to find a category as close to your niche as...