If you're a webmaster looking for ways to bring more visitors to your site and improve your page rank, then you must not overlook the importance of getting listed in web directories. Web directories not only give people an easy way to find you, they increase the number of links that are pointing to your site. And as most every webmaster knows, the more backlinks you have, the better. Not only that, but if the web directory you're listed in has a high page rank, the rank of your site may be improved simply by association. There are free directory listings as well as paid directory listings.

In addition, you'll find general directories which cover a wide range of subjects, and niche directories that focus on specific areas. Great examples of popular general directories include Deeplink.us Deep Links, Links Directory and WernerAndBlank.com General Directory. With general directories, there will be a variety of categories available. When submitting your site, you will choose the category that is most appropriate for your site.

Then there are niche directories such as DevMagic.com Software, Online Legal Help, Legal Search (a free legal resource) and Financial Tax Shelters. As you can see, these directories are focused around one specific subject. These are only examples of niche directories, as there are many more out there for all different kinds of sites. Try listing your site in both general and niche directories for the best results. As stated before, the more directories you're listed in, the better.

Some web directories will post your listing immediately, while others use manual moderation and may take more time. For some of the busiest and most popular directories, it can take weeks for your listing to show up, so be patient. There are literally hundreds of directories out there that you can use. Submitting your site to multiple directories may be a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it if you want to improve both your page rank and level of traffic.