Do Directories Help SEO?

[warrantyau]

Do Directories Help SEO?

[Maria Jonas]

I don't rely on directories as I don't think they help in SEO in any ways

[WoodsPainting]

Google's John Mueller said that generally, web directories do not help with SEO or rankings. Google has said in the past that directories aren't the right way to build links to your site and then early, Google warned not to use directories for link building purposes.

[nick0201]

woods painting,
can you share the link where we can see the tweet or statement of Google's john Muller?

[vinukum]

For decades, web directories have been used to help people find content online and, in turn, help improve search engine rankings. But after years of misuse and abuse, the vast majority of directories are now considered by many to be both problematic and worthless for SEO, and Google frowns upon most.

[dombowkett]

Directory submission is best off-page SEO techniques to increase your website backlinks.

[jayam]

web directories do not help with SEO or rankings. Google has said in the past that directories aren't the right way to build links to your site and then early, Google warned not to use directories for link building purposes.