Use Blog Directories to Reach New Readers

A great way to increase your blog's visibility is by submitting to web directories that specialize in blogs. Submission to most of these directories is free, though some will request a link back from your blog in exchange for a directory listing, and a few charge a fee to review your submission and add it to the directory. I generally stick with the free ones, but if you've got money to burn, the paid directories will be happy to help!

There are many advantages to being listed in a blog directory. First and most obviously, someone browsing or searching the directory can find your blog and you'll have a new reader. Secondly, search engines like Google will notice your link in the directory, and will count it as a "vote" in favor of your blog. The more links they count in directories and other blog sites, the higher your search engine rankings are likely to be. The result - even more visitors to your blog.

Submitting your blog to a directory should be a very straightforward process: first, find the directory category that's most appropriate to your blog's subject. Then, use the directory's submission form to fill in the key details about your blog: the title, URL, a brief description of what it's about, and in some cases your contact information. Most reputable directories will review your submission within a few days, and you'll usually receive an email notification letting you know if your blog has been accepted.

Here's a list of blog directories that I've submitted to with success in the past. If you have others to suggest for this list, please feel free to post them in the comments.

Blog Catalog
http://www.blogcatalog.com

Blogrankings.com
http://www.blogrankings.com

Bloghub
http://www.bloghub.com

Blogwise
http://www.blogwise.com/

Globe of Blogs
http://www.globeofblogs.com

Eatonweb Blog Portal
http://portal.eatonweb.com/

Blogflux
http://www.blogflux.com/

BlogHop
http://www.bloghop.com/

Bloglines
http://www.bloglines.com/

Blogburst.com
http://www.blogburst.com/

LS Blogs
http://www.lsblogs.com

Blogmarks.net - a social bookmarking service
http://www.blogmarks.net/

Bloggernity.com
http://www.bloggernity.com/

Bloggeries.com (paid submission last I checked)
http://www.bloggeries.com/

BlogBib (also paid submission)
http://www.blogbib.com/

Submitting your blog to these directories can be a fast, easy way to expand your audience and get your blog noticed. Fame and fortune can't be far behind...right?

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