Important web directories

The Open Directory Project, also know as DMOZ (as its original domain names was directory.mozilla.org) is an open web directory that is maintained by volunteer editors. The directory is owned by Netscape (July 2006).

The ODP is considered by many to be the most important and influential web directory found on the internet. Just about every web site SEO campaign will start with submitting a link to the ODP.

ODP has a vast category structure, and is also multilingual. Many editors work on the project, reviewing new submissions, and also reviewing already accepted sites for continued quality purposes.

There are several important web directories, you can find details for these below.

dmoz - Open Directory Project (ODP)

The dmoz or Open Directory Project is the largest and the most important web directory on the internet.

Yahoo web directory

The Yahoo web directory is considered the second most important web directory. Getting your site listed is recommended.