Pay For Inclusion Search Engines
With the exception of Google, all the major search engines
have gone to a paid submission model, with most now working on a
pay per click basis.
The problem comes in finding how to
spend your money wisely and get the most value for your dollar. If you have a
big budget, then by all means submit to every one. But, if you want to
start out modestly and increase your search engine budget later, then you
should look for the most cost effective searchengine submissions. Yahoo remains as the one major
search directory that offers inclusion for a flat fee per year
Yahoo (3 out of 4 stars) has an enormous directory (separate from the web search results provided
through Site Match. Although it
is expensive, at $299/year, it is a site with a large user base and a listing in the Yahoo directory
may help
ratings in other search engines. You can only submit your home page to Yahoo's directory, and
you have to find the right category in its directory before you decide to
submit your site. Non-commercial sites can still submit for free, but all
commercial sites must pay. Every submission is reviewed by an editor,
who decides on the final wording of your site's description. Hold off on
submitting to this site, until you have your web site in its very best and
most appealing shape. Submit to Yahoo!
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