Is the link to my site direct so
it passes link popularity?
Yes, absolutely! You actually have an option within Webmaster Central to turn on
a direct link to your site that passes link popularity or you can use a search tracking
link that will show you a record of what people searched for when they clicked your
listing. The vast majority of Elite Sites use the direct link method, which helps
with SEO.
How do directories help with SEO?
Most search engines determine your sites popularity by analyzing the amount of links
that are pointing to your site. While this is only one part of a complex algorithm,
most experts agree it is very important. By listing your site in directories, like
the Elite Answers Directory, you are acquiring yet another permanent direct link
to your site. In addition, the Elite Answers directory is highly regarded as an
authoritative site so a link to your site carries more weight than it would from
many other sites.
Where will I appear in the search
results?
Your placement in the search results depends on how many Elite Points you have in
your account at that given moment. All sites earn and spend Elite Points all the
time through a variety of means so your ranking may always be changing. From within
Webmaster Central you can see where you rank for each of your keywords in real-time.
What anchor text will my link have?
The anchor text are the actual words that link to your site. For example, someone
can link to your site using www.yousite.com or by using the words "Your Site.com"
and have that link to your web address. Most experts agree that search engine bots
place a lot of value on the anchor text. With your listing in the Elite Answers
Directory your site title (which is often an important keyword) will be the anchor
text for your listing.
Do the major search engines spider
the Elite Answers Directory?
Yes. The Elite Answers Directory is search engine friendly and is indexed (and routinely
updated) by all the major engines. We often see people conduct searches at the major
engines and end up at a specific category in our directory.
Is SEO important for my site?
Every site is unique so we can't say what is important overall. Most experts would
agree that if you are trying to increase traffic to your site then getting ranked
well in search engines is very helpful.
Can I improve my ranking in the
Elite Answers Directory?
Absolutely. Once you are in Webmaster Central there are a wide variety of ways to
improve your ranking and enhance your listing with features such as your site logo,
quick links, and more.
Can I advertise in the search results
in addition to my listing?
Definitely. In order to advertise in the search results you must already be an Elite
Site. You then have the option to buy or sponsor keywords, which will help drive
extra targeted traffic to your site.
"I submitted my site to Yahoo, Open Directory, and Elite Answers. You guys
listed my site first and I saw my link online right away."
-- Paul Witts
Testimonial
Webmaster Central makes it easy for me to manage all my site information. This is
way better than submitting an email request and waiting for weeks like I have to
do with other directories.
