“The 100 Lists Web Directory” is offering links from the homepage to website owners with the 10 highest bids. Some webmaster would say that’s a good chance to get PR5 link from a busy website directory. As one of the first customers I hold some of these links for only a few dollars over several months. Until last week: My links are removed from the main page by some higher bids. I did two times a higher offer before I decided to don’t pay anymore to get this “hot” listing again.

Today I found some interesting article on the weblog from Info Vilesilencer, some important information to get an answer about how much you should pay for a paid directory inclusion. There is also a list of recommended low cost link directories (I didn’t test them yet).

The value of a directory listing is based on different factors like links on a regular websites. What is the PageRank and is the link SEO friendly? But for a paid directory inclusion there also are other factors important: Is the price a one time payment and will this directory still exists over a few years?

With a high submission fee it will be more difficult to decide to submit a website then with a lower fee. If you’re not sure, then submit your website for free to one of many SEO friendly directories.