How to create Site Directory in MOSS 2007?

Including a site in the Google Directory

• I have been trying to include a site in the Google Directory through the ODP, but the ODP has ignored my submission 6 times and the site that I'm trying to include is an official site, created and maintained by the University of Costa Rica. And now the question: Is there an alternative way to include the site in the Google Directory other than having the site included in the ODP?

• Answer:

  Hello guarumo, Great question! We researchers are an independent branch of the Google service, and are not affiliated with the search directory. I do have an answer for you though from first hand experience. Q. Is there an alternative way to include the site in the Google Directory? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately I can not give you any other answer than 'No'. The Google directory is a direct reflection of what the DMOZ (ODP) has in their directory. It is updated as Google deems needed, which seems to be on a monthly basis. With that said - I can offer insight as to how to increase the odds of getting your site added to the DMOZ. Submitting your site 6 times may be considered spam (not in my eyes, in the eyes of the editors), and you may want to allow a 'cooling off period' before trying to submit again. The DMOZ category you are submitting to may have an editor. If it does, you should try and contact them first. The context of your email can have an effect on the outcome. I would try something like this : Dear *Editors Name*, I have tried several times to submit my site to the DMOZ directory with little success. Is there any insight or tips you can offer about getting our site listed within the Open Directory? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, *Your name* I am assuming you are trying to submit your site here: http://dmoz.org/World/Espa%f1ol/Educaci%f3n/Universidades/Costa_Rica/ So the way to contact this editor would be this form: http://dmoz.org/cgi-bin/send.cgi?toeditor=mcongosto It appears he/she is a native Spanish speaker, so you may want to send all your messages in Spanish. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, I would resend the same email, except this time have a carbon copy sent to Netscape. (This feature is available at the DMOZ site). Simply send the email again, and check the CC Staff button. If this is not the category you submitted your site to, that's alright. We need to keep in mind that thousands of sites are trying to get listed within the DMOZ. Many eiditors have a backlog, and some categories don't even have an editor. In these instances, the submissions are handled by either the Netscape crew, or a higher level category editor. It's easy to see how overwhelming this can get with numerous submissions they receive. If the category you are submitting to does not have an editor, you can contact the next higher level editor with the same request. (I would wait at least a couple of months after submitting a site before contacting any editor. I am unsure of how long you have had to wait.) The last thing to understand and keep in mind is - this service is free, and getting listed with them is not a guarantee, rather a privilege. It would seem that since your site is an official education site, it would be in their interest to have you listed. It may just be the case, that they are simply overwhelmed as I mentioned earlier. (Always stay optimistic:-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Google search index is different than the directory. If your site is not listed with Google, you can add it here: Add a site to Google ://www.google.com/addurl.html Google prefers to find your site linked from other sites. If your site is not linked from other sites, you may want to contact similar sites to set up a link exchange with them. (universities, school sites etc...) I hope this helps give you a little insight. Although I wish I could have given you a 'Yes' answer, I can attest that the above route is effective. I have two sites that have been submitted to the ODP by contacting the editors. I didn't use a search strategy to assist with this answer, rather offered personal insight from my experiences. Thanks for the great question! Do not hesitate to ask for any clarification before rating this answer, as I would love to assist you further. SgtCory