get listed in Dmoz faster?

[Ruby707]

If you go through Dmoz, you will see it is declared "..it may take several weeks or more.." depending on the various criterion. Actually Dmoz listing can take up to 6 months or more. It also presents you the worst possibility, which is not being listed in Dmoz. But being an experienced Dmoz lister, I will share some secret tips which will guarantee permanent listing.

I) Many websites goes offline due to various reasons. These websites are called "Dead website". Every directory (including Dmoz) in internet contain dead websites. If you are lucky enough, you can can find one within your preferred category. After finding, you can ask the editor to replace the dead link with your's link. This is one of the proven secrets of fast dmoz listing.

II) Create a free account in forum sites like digitalpoint, resouce-zone(Official forum of Dmoz). Editors of Dmoz frequently visits these websites and many of them has an account. After submitting your site to dmoz, announce in those forum. Your chance of quick review will increase and waiting time will be shorten.

III) Find the appropriate category. Go as deep as you can while selecting category. Because deepest category does not have steep competition.

IV) Many webmasters commits a common mistake like submitting their website to exact same folder to competitors. It is very inefficient, avoid it.

V) Last but most important; never ever submit your link twice or more within short period of time. By dong so, your waiting time for review can increase to infinity.

VI) Take note of the 'Last Update' date mark at the bottom. If the category, you selected to submit has not been modified for a long time then there is no point submitting. There may not be any Editor in that category.

[arold10]

Thanks for sharing that. The question is what does it take that long in order for a website to get approved?

[Olivia Snider]

Useful Tips.
To get listed in DMOZ is a tough task, It takes many months to years to get reviews on your site. And in many cases It will not listed. Look in their category, there are some few sites listed and what you think how many submission they get? I think many millions.

[chinomoreno]

I gave up on DMOZ almost a year now. I realized that there are many other resources that is worth linking; like any niche site as long as it is relevant, quality and reputable.

[MargueriteJBish]

Thanks dear for your valuable information & tips.