JoeAnt Directory: Getting listed

There are a number of important internet directories out there.



You want your blog or web site listed in them.



Today, we'll look at the important JoeAnt Directory.



You'll want to get your site or blog listed in JoeAnt for a number of reasons.



Every directory that lists you is a valuable incoming link. Each link into your blog or web site adds to its Google PageRank. That's the way Google measures the importance and authority of your site. Google considers the more links the better, as they are votes for your site. The higher the incoming PageRank, the better for you, as those are sites that are weighted as more important. Directories fall under that category.



The JoeAnt Directory also provides a good steady rate of referral traffic. That should make you sit up and take notice!



For bloggers, JoeAnt features a Blog of the Month section. For regular web sites, there is a highlighted Sites of the Month area. They are prominently placed on the JoeAnt home page. That could be you!



So how do you get yourself listed in the JoeAnt Directory?



One way, of course, is to pay. We are not looking at that option. I always advise you to save your money. Let's examine the free method!



The first step is to become a volunteer editor of a topic. In effect, by becoming an editor, you are working off your entry fee. That's just fine. We'll do that!



At the JoeAnt site, you'll find a link that asks you to become an editor. Click on it. They will request some very basic information from you. Your information is private and password protected, so only you can access your personal editing area (called an "ant hill").



You will be asked to choose a primary topic. As a new editor, you'll only be permited to have one topic area. The best idea is to select the category where your site will be listed. All topic applications are approved, so you don't have to fear rejection of your choice!



Once approved, you can enter your site for listing. Search through the sub-categories, in your chosen topic area, for the right one for your site. Write a brief and objective description of your blog. Don't bother filling the description with sales talk and puffery. The senior editors, who approve your first submissions, will only send it back to you for revision.



On the other hand, the senior editors are more than happy to provide advice for your site submissions. There is also an Editors Forum where you can post questions. Other more experienced editors will help to steer you in the right direction.



I'm an editor in the Recreation and Sports category. My roller derby site entry appears under its appropriate category. I'm free to add other sites under the Recreation and Sports category. I have already added a number of sports sites. A few of them are sports related blogs.



As you add entries to your topic area, you build up editor points. Once a certain level is reached, you are permitted to add another category to your ant hill. As your point total increases, you'll receive additional privileges as well. The JoeAnt Directory also runs a number of contests and competitions to encourage more editor participation and site submissions.



Get yourself listed in the JoeAnt Directory.



You'll enjoy being a volunteer editor.



It's a win-win situation for everyone!