A link directory is a type of online library, also known as web directories or indexes. A link directory is essentially a web portal that contains links to other websites on the Internet. Some directories are limited to different niche areas, while others have a broad range of categories through which you can find various websites. Link directories are often organized in a hierarchical structure.
Link Directories Are a Relic of the Past
Link directories were widely used in the early days to find various types of websites. As search engines have become more nuanced and better at finding the websites we users are looking for, they have partly lost much of their relevance. In reality, there are not many people who start their search through a link directory; instead, searches unsurprisingly take place in the search engines.
Link Directories Can Still Be Partially Used in Your Link Building Efforts
Link directories can still be used in link building. It is often very easy to register your website in a link directory and get a new link back to your website. Just a few years ago, it was not uncommon to see significant improvements in a website’s rankings solely by using link directories as a link building tactic.
This is no longer the case, and link directory submissions should therefore only be a part of your link building strategy to distribute your links across a wide range of different domains and IP addresses. They should not be the main element in your link building efforts.
