Before you submit to a directory, ask yourself the following questions:
1. Are any of my links or graphics broken?
No directory will list a site with broken links or graphics, regardless
of the quality of it's content.
2. Is my page finished?
Incomplete or Under Construction pages will not be listed. If your site
is finished, make sure all Under Construction signs are out of site.
3. Does my site offer quality, useful original content?
Content is the key with the directories. Most directories do not consider
themselves 'judges' but instead providers of useful resources. The better
your content, the better chance you have of being listed.
4. Does my site load fast?
Test your site on 28.8 and 56k modems. Make sure your front page loads
within 10-15 seconds. If you provide rich content (Flash), give users
a smaller bandwidth option.
5. Is my site easy to navigate?
Make sure the navigational interface is clear and concise, without a lot
of distracting elements.
6. Is my site usable by a wide audience?
There have been a lot of great advances in the world of web development,
but many of those fall flat when it comes to earlier browsers. Make sure
there is some level of backwards compatibility.
7. Does my site look nice?
Although good design is usually not a requirement, it does help. The better
your site looks, the better the directory will feel about adding it.
If you answered Yes to all of these questions then half the battle is
over. Now you have to find the best way to present your site.
