How to submit url to DMOZ

[VisionEdger]

Not sure if this is the right forum for this question

I am very confused how to add my url to dmoz. The instructions on their site just goes in circles and does not have any way to submit url to them.

Any idea what to do to submit?

 

[MattheP]

Go to subdirectory that describes your site best, ie. dmoz.org/Games/Miniatures/Fantasy/ and then click "suggest url" link in the upper right corner. You should wait for approval after that.

 

[-REECE-]

Adding to that, it may take weeks to get approved or you may not get approved at all -- that's DMOZ for you. If you resubmit the same domain out of frustration, my understanding is that it goes to the very back of the approval line once again, so it really is in your best interest to just wait it out.

 

[Name Trader]

I've probably submitted about 10 domains to DMOZ. None have ever been approved. Even though my submittals were accurate in every way. I don't bother submitting any urls any more. Waste of time and effort.

 

[Julio]

Does websites that are listed in dmoz gain value?

 

[-REECE-]

Any good link will gain value.

I don't know why so many people have difficulty understanding the pagerank concept but it basically doesn't matter that DMOZ is a PR 8 because your link isn't showing on the homepage which is the page which is a PR 8. The section my blog is listed on DMOZ for example is a PR 4 and then there's 60+ other domaining websites on that same page, so there really isn't a lot of link juice flowing. I don't believe DMOZ is given extra credit anymore, so if you're on a PR 4 DMOZ page, it's just a free PR 4 link -- not going to complain having gotten it for free but coughing up the $299/yr and get listed in the Yahoo directory (funny that Google recommends this paid link) might be easier.

Does websites that are listed in dmoz gain value?

 

[dezinerite]

I've probably submitted about 10 domains to DMOZ. None have ever been approved. Even though my submittals were accurate in every way. I don't bother submitting any urls any more. Waste of time and effort.

Yup, same here. I've tried submitting quality sites with quality descriptions in the most appropriate category - and in vain. Worst of all, I've even browsed some sites that they've published and these are not necessarily 'quality' sites.

I'm sure that it comes down to the editors: if they're feeling cranky they'll delete your site. LOL.:blink: I read that some editors even require a "tip" if you want them to include your site.

Bah!

 

[angilina]

Here is a URL that one can use to add URL to one specific sub-directory:

dmoz.org/cgi-bin/add.cgi?where=Business/Opportunities/Home_Based

Just browse to the sub directory where you want your site to be added and there you will see a link to add your site's URL.

I submitted many sites to Dmoz, and have waited for years but unfortunately, no site got approved.

There are like thousands of submission or more every day, you can image when and if your site will get approved.

 

[domaintrader85]

Dmoz gives a step by step process to do it..all you got to do is read and follow those instructions...That's all

 

[seventh]

Dmoz has been down over a month, that's just a backup they're running. They don't approve anyone anyway, so don't waste your time.

 

[Keral_Patel]

DMOZ submissions are just a lottery type things :D Submit it and forget it. If you are lucky and your lucky number is 7 and it is 7th of July then you might get accepted. Otherwise no way

I have got some sites accepted in it though It was real headache to get them accepted

 

[vertuboutique]

Hi,

Rules of submission in Dmoz is not different than other directories.

You have to select first most appropriate category and then you have to click on add your site link from menu bar.

But approval time in Dmoz is much longer and approval is completely depend on your site quality. If your site details and your site is perfect then your site can listed there.

Thanks

 

[regan]

I think I submitted 25 links(different PR) at DMOZ and none was accepted(until present day) so I remove'it from my directory list.

 

[lighting_blue]

Anyone here ever 'lucky' with success story submission to DMOZ or maybe website so famous so the website automatic listed in DMOZ without submit ?

 

[-REECE-]

Not me unfortunately however if you want to apply to be a DMOZ editor, you have to list 3 websites which you think should belong in the directory, so some people would get in that way.

Anyone here ever 'lucky' with success story submission to DMOZ or maybe website so famous so the website automatic listed in DMOZ without submit ?

 

[onlinedownloads]

Just go through the guidelines specified by DMOZ and submit your website url.
Don't wait for the approval process. In most of the cases, they don't approve the sites.
However, there are some lucky ones too.

 

[intheflow]

scam

Unfortunately DMOZ has become basically a corrupt scam. The only way to really get links approved is to become an editor and approve your own sites, which should be illegal but it isn't. There has been a lot of questionable and downright unethical actions by some of the editors, especially in certain niches. Doesn't hurt to try, but don't hold your breath waiting for approval.

 

[-REECE-]

I just noticed Cnet has 563 DMOZ listings: Open Directory - Search Results
CNN has 2700+

Maybe we should ask them how to get in :sold:

 

[Keral_Patel]

There is other way too :D You just need some contact and should know some pressure points where to press it and how hard :D

Sad that it has been like this. But what to do :D

 

[lighting_blue]

I just noticed Cnet has 563 DMOZ listings: Open Directory - Search Results
CNN has 2700+

Maybe we should ask them how to get in :sold:

How about twitter ? Even whitehouse twitter also listed in. Maybe I should move to US