{"id":195,"date":"2026-10-20T04:26:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T04:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.go-publicly.com\/?p=195"},"modified":"2026-10-20T04:26:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T04:26:32","slug":"directory-submission-for-seo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/","title":{"rendered":"Directory Submission for SEO: Does It Still Work for SaaS in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is <strong>directory submission for SEO<\/strong> still worth your time in 2026, or is it a leftover tactic from the early 2000s? For a brand-new SaaS, the answer is a clear yes, as long as you pick the right directories and do it the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Directory-SEO-Guide-2026.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Directory-SEO-Guide-2026-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"directory submission for SEO for SaaS startups\" class=\"wp-image-198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Directory-SEO-Guide-2026-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Directory-SEO-Guide-2026-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Directory-SEO-Guide-2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Directory-SEO-Guide-2026.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You shipped your SaaS. It works. And almost nobody can find it. For a new domain, that&#8217;s normal. Google doesn&#8217;t trust a site with zero backlinks, so your pages sit on page 8 while older competitors take the clicks. Directory listings are one of the fastest ways to change that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains how directory submission for SEO works today, what separates a helpful directory from a harmful one, and a 7-step process you can follow this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#What_Is_Directory_Submission_for_SEO\" >What Is Directory Submission for SEO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#Does_Directory_Submission_Still_Work_in_2026\" >Does Directory Submission Still Work in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#Why_Directory_Submission_for_SEO_Matters_for_a_New_SaaS\" >Why Directory Submission for SEO Matters for a New SaaS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#1_Your_first_backlinks\" >1. Your first backlinks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#2_Referral_traffic_from_people_who_are_actually_shopping\" >2. Referral traffic from people who are actually shopping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#3_Branded_search_and_AI_visibility\" >3. Branded search and AI visibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#4_Social_proof\" >4. Social proof<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#Good_Directories_vs_Bad_Directories\" >Good Directories vs. Bad Directories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#7_Rules_for_Directory_Submission_for_SEO\" >7 Rules for Directory Submission for SEO<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#1_Build_a_launch_kit_first\" >1. Build a launch kit first<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#2_Write_unique_descriptions\" >2. Write unique descriptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#3_Start_with_the_most_relevant_directories\" >3. Start with the most relevant directories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#4_Mix_dofollow_and_nofollow\" >4. Mix dofollow and nofollow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#5_Pace_your_submissions\" >5. Pace your submissions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#6_Track_everything\" >6. Track everything<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#7_Follow_up_and_keep_listings_fresh\" >7. Follow up and keep listings fresh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#How_Long_Does_Directory_Submission_Take_to_Work\" >How Long Does Directory Submission Take to Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#Want_It_Done_for_You\" >Want It Done for You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#Is_directory_submission_good_for_SEO\" >Is directory submission good for SEO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#How_many_directories_should_I_submit_to\" >How many directories should I submit to?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#Are_dofollow_links_from_directories_better\" >Are dofollow links from directories better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/blog\/directory-submission-for-seo\/#Are_paid_directory_listings_worth_it\" >Are paid directory listings worth it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Directory_Submission_for_SEO\"><\/span>What Is Directory Submission for SEO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Directory submission means listing your product on websites that catalog startups, SaaS tools, AI apps or software alternatives. A typical listing includes your product name, a short description, a logo, screenshots, a category and a link back to your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From an SEO point of view, each listing does three things: it gives search engines another path to discover your site, it adds a backlink to your domain, and it creates a page about your brand that can rank for your product name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Directory_Submission_Still_Work_in_2026\"><\/span>Does Directory Submission Still Work in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on which directories you mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The old way doesn&#8217;t work.<\/strong> In the 2000s, &#8220;directory submission&#8221; meant blasting a URL into thousands of low-quality web directories. Google&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/search\/docs\/essentials\/spam-policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spam policies<\/a> treat manipulative link schemes as spam, and those links are ignored at best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The modern way does.<\/strong> Today&#8217;s startup and SaaS directories are curated, have real visitors browsing for tools, and often rank well in Google themselves. A listing on one of them sends real referral traffic and is a link Google is happy to count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Directory_Submission_for_SEO_Matters_for_a_New_SaaS\"><\/span>Why Directory Submission for SEO Matters for a New SaaS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Your_first_backlinks\"><\/span>1. Your first backlinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brand-new domain usually has a Domain Rating (DR) of 0. Quality directory listings are among the easiest backlinks a new product can earn, and they help search engines discover and trust your site sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Referral_traffic_from_people_who_are_actually_shopping\"><\/span>2. Referral traffic from people who are actually shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People browse directories because they&#8217;re looking for a tool. That&#8217;s a much warmer visitor than someone scrolling social media, and a single well-placed listing can send signups for months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Branded_search_and_AI_visibility\"><\/span>3. Branded search and AI visibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When someone Googles your product name, directory profiles fill page one with consistent, trustworthy results. They also give AI assistants more sources to learn what your product does, which matters as more people ask ChatGPT or Claude for tool recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Social_proof\"><\/span>4. Social proof<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upvotes, reviews, &#8220;Product of the Day&#8221; badges and launch rankings all give visitors a reason to trust a product they&#8217;ve never heard of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_Directories_vs_Bad_Directories\"><\/span>Good Directories vs. Bad Directories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Helps your SEO<\/th><th>Wastes your time (or hurts)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Focused on startups, SaaS, AI or your niche<\/td><td>&#8220;Submit any website&#8221; general link directories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Real traffic and an active community<\/td><td>No visitors, pages full of ads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Listings are reviewed by a person<\/td><td>Every submission approved instantly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ranks in Google for its own category pages<\/td><td>Not indexed in Google at all<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clear pricing, or free<\/td><td>Pay-for-link schemes with no audience<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick test: search <code>site:directoryname.com<\/code> in Google. If almost nothing shows up, Google doesn&#8217;t value that site, and a link from it won&#8217;t help you either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Rules_for_Directory_Submission_for_SEO\"><\/span>7 Rules for Directory Submission for SEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Build_a_launch_kit_first\"><\/span>1. Build a launch kit first<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare a 60-character tagline, a 160-character tagline, short and long descriptions, a square logo (512\u00d7512 or larger) and 3\u20135 screenshots. Every submission then takes minutes instead of an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Write_unique_descriptions\"><\/span>2. Write unique descriptions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t paste the same paragraph everywhere. Write two or three variations and rotate them, so each listing reads as its own page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Start_with_the_most_relevant_directories\"><\/span>3. Start with the most relevant directories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Begin with launch platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.producthunt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Product Hunt<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/create\">Go Publicly<\/a>, alternative finders like <a href=\"https:\/\/alternativeto.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AlternativeTo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saashub.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SaaSHub<\/a>, and any directories built for your niche. Need the full list? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/directories\">list of 200+ SaaS directories<\/a> lets you filter by type, link type and DR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Mix_dofollow_and_nofollow\"><\/span>4. Mix dofollow and nofollow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dofollow links pass ranking value, but nofollow listings on busy sites still send traffic and brand searches. A natural link profile has both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Pace_your_submissions\"><\/span>5. Pace your submissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit in batches over a few weeks rather than 100 in one afternoon. It&#8217;s easier to manage, and your backlink growth looks natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Track_everything\"><\/span>6. Track everything<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep a spreadsheet with the directory, date submitted, status, listing URL and link type. Add UTM parameters (for example <code>?utm_source=saashub<\/code>) where allowed, so you know which directories send signups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Follow_up_and_keep_listings_fresh\"><\/span>7. Follow up and keep listings fresh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check pending reviews after a week, and update your listings when you ship major features or change pricing. Stale listings convert worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Directory_Submission_Take_to_Work\"><\/span>How Long Does Directory Submission Take to Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some listings go live within days; others sit in review for weeks. Search engines then need time to crawl and count the links. Plan on several weeks to see movement in your Domain Rating, and a few months for the full effect on rankings. Directory submission for SEO is a foundation, not a shortcut: it gets your new site out of the &#8220;unknown domain&#8221; bucket so your content and other marketing work better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_It_Done_for_You\"><\/span>Want It Done for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submitting to 20 directories yourself is very doable. Submitting to 100+ takes days of form-filling, account creation and email verification. If you&#8217;d rather spend that time building, our <a href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/directories\">directory submission service<\/a> submits your product to 100+ directories for a one-time $100 and sends you a completion report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just launching? Start by <a href=\"https:\/\/go-publicly.com\/create\">launching your product on Go Publicly for free<\/a>. No credit card, about 5 minutes to set up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_directory_submission_good_for_SEO\"><\/span>Is directory submission good for SEO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, when you choose relevant, curated directories. Directory submission for SEO gives new sites early backlinks, referral traffic and branded search results. Mass submissions to low-quality web directories don&#8217;t help and can hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_directories_should_I_submit_to\"><\/span>How many directories should I submit to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with the 10\u201320 most relevant directories for your niche. If you want faster domain growth, expand to 50\u2013100+ quality directories over the following weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dofollow_links_from_directories_better\"><\/span>Are dofollow links from directories better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dofollow links pass more ranking value, but don&#8217;t skip a high-traffic directory just because its links are nofollow. The visitors and brand exposure are still worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_paid_directory_listings_worth_it\"><\/span>Are paid directory listings worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes. A paid listing on a site with real, relevant traffic can pay for itself. 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