With all of the bloggers, article writers, and web developers on the internet today, there is no doubt that there is competition among the thousands of directories on the net to establish a reputation. Though submitting your link to some of the more notable directories will cost some money, there are numerous free directories that serve as a productive way for webmasters to get their foot in the door. Keep in mind that in order to rank high on some of the net’s most popular search engines (such as Google, Yahoo!, and ask.com), it is essential that your web page gains backlinks from directories and other web sites. Here is a look at some of the top free web directories for those looking to gain some fame:

Dmoz.org
A partner of America Online, Dmoz currently has over 4,000,000 web sites listed and is continuing to grow. Though it is run by editors from Netscape, its open-source script allows web-editors to revise entries themselves, thus making the directory very interactive. Applying to be a web-editor is fast and easy. In spite of the directory’s poor layout, there is no doubt that taking advantage of the free submission is a must.

Lii.org
The Librarian’s Internet Index is currently funded publicly by the states of Washington and California. Every week, the directory releases a newsletter to subscribers with reviews on some of the new sites in the directory. It currently has over 40,000 subscribers, showing that it is capable of providing serious web traffic. Though its navigation is somewhat limited compared to other directories, it provides the opportunity to publicize your site to thousands of potential subscribers.

WorldSiteIndex.com
With a notably large database and supreme layout, worldsiteindex.com is a must for web developers. Aside from a free listing, it gives the developer an opportunity to rank higher if a reciprocal link is utilized. Created in 2004, worldsideindex.com also contains other features including blog submissions and a web-based chat.  It could also be lucrative for advertisers due to the immense traffic that it receives daily.

BusyBits.com
Just two years old, BusyBits.com is recognized for its simplified layout. Navigation is also fast and easy. Though there are only about 2,000 submissions that have been approved, it offers quality over quantity. With a PageRank of 6, it would no doubt provide streams of traffic for links that are accepted.  However, the approval rate is lower than most directories, meaning that your content would have to be unique and valuable.

Clickey.com
This PageRank 5 directory currently receives over 1,000 new submissions every month and offers extensive search methods.  Its unique script rotates web sites on a regular basis, thus providing equality to all web developers.  To the initial eye it may seem a bit basic, but its credibility and respective PageRank make it a superb directory for developers.

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