Is DMOZ Open Directory a must for a site ?

**casinorecommender** · 9 July 2011, 8:15 am

And how long does it take in average to be listed in that open directory ?

**baldidiot** · 9 July 2011, 8:44 am

There are a ton of threads kicking around on this. To sum up... it's a good link to have, but not essential - none of my sites are listed.

But don't hold your breath on getting listed. If you do make it in it generally takes a long time (from what I've heard). And not surprisingly - the directory gets a ton of submissions and it takes a long time for the editors to get through them.

Just submit and forget, if you get in you get in. If not, don't worry too much about it.

**betarades** · 13 July 2011, 2:42 pm

It is important to have your site in the DMOZ directory. It takes us around a year to get listed but it gives us a good push in Serps.

**ddm** · 20 July 2011, 10:28 am

Google just got rid of their own scrape/clone of the DMOZ - the Google directory. Interpret as you will..

**thebookiesoffers** · 20 July 2011, 4:06 pm

here's my opinion. years ago it was definatly worth it but these days.....no. theres so much said about editors being corrupt (im not saying its true btw) and editors just adding their own sites etc i think it got devalued a long time ago. considering it says affiliate sites shouldnt be in there and some are says it all really

**casinorecommender** · 20 July 2011, 4:52 pm

I agree with you. So being there will only send some more traffic. And having a link on a high pr site, nothing more

**grem** · 20 July 2011, 6:23 pm

It is not a must however it is still a strong recognized link. Apply and it could take less than 1 month to obtain.

**arkyt** · 20 July 2011, 7:26 pm

Originally Posted by gamblingseo

Google just got rid of their own scrape/clone of the DMOZ - the Google directory. Interpret as you will..

My contacts say that Google is about to do much more than that

Several sites which have been playing the numbers game are about to be chopped completely out of the big G ... dmoz didnt care, but Google did. :P

**casinorecommender** · 21 July 2011, 12:20 am

Hi Arkyt

Sorry but what did you mean by playing the numbers ?

Thanks

Originally Posted by arkyt

My contacts say that Google is about to do much more than that

Several sites which have been playing the numbers game are about to be chopped completely out of the big G ... dmoz didnt care, but Google did. :P

**Webzcas** · 21 July 2011, 4:38 am

Originally Posted by arkyt

my contacts say that google is about to do much more than that

several sites which have been playing the numbers game are about to be chopped completely out of the big g ... Dmoz didnt care, but google did.

qed..........

**RyanTheRave** · 21 July 2011, 10:55 am

DMOZ is nice to have however it's not essential.

DMOZ is linked to Google because if a site does not have meta descriptions in place then they will pull feeds from DMOZ.

DMOZ listings can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to 18 months to get listed which might sound mad however there are only a few Editors on DMOZ and they are all volunteers after all

**Anthony** · 21 July 2011, 11:16 am

Originally Posted by Webzcas

qed..........

Webzcas,

Your post is inappropriate and has occurred an infraction. Please refrain from such actions in the future.

**arkyt** · 21 July 2011, 12:34 pm

Originally Posted by casinorecommender

Sorry but what did you mean by playing the numbers ?

I was referring to was individuals who are manipulating serps (numbers as in links, rankings etc) or was I just trolling for unethical idiots to show up and get stupid? Hmmmmmm.

**casinobonuseslisting** · 23 July 2011, 11:26 pm

i dont understand that the most of the editors of DMOZ are webmasters themselves, then why should google give so much importance to DMOZ. though i am not sure if google gives importance to links in DMOZ.

**smithjenny** · 12 August 2011, 2:15 am

Not essential

**Mysterio** · 14 August 2011, 7:42 am

Being listed on DMOZ is obviously nice but it isn't essential at all...

**PeeP** · 11 January 2012, 8:45 am

I was also trying to get listed in DMOZ dir. First in finnish DMOZ and then in english DMOZ but didn´t get listed. So it´s now whatever -situation.

**Kasinas** · 11 January 2012, 9:48 am

It is not worth the time and effort. You can try once but don't expect much.

**DaftDog** · 11 January 2012, 11:23 am

You need to know the "secret hand shake" to get listed in DMOZ.

AK · 11 January 2012, 2:43 pm

Here is 4 recent articles on the dmoz issues. No doubt some true stuff, some agenda stuff. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, sort through and find out what is true and what is not.

Dmoz Fraud and Gaming The System

Dmoz Fraud

Dodgy Dmoz Gambling Listings

http://www.casinogossip.com/forum/vi...hp?f=10&t=1202

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