We know that directories are not that important today as they were in the old days. But quality ones can still give you some boost in ranking. But
what makes a high quality directory? Matt Cutt gave the following answers:
• How much value does the directory add to users?
• Does the directory go out and find websites to add, or do they just wait for webmasters to submit sites?
• Does the directory have high standards as to reject low quality submissions?
• Is the directory promoting itself as a PageRank link directory?
What types of directories are seen as sources of paid links? - YouTube
what makes a high quality directory? Matt Cutt gave the following answers:
• How much value does the directory add to users?
• Does the directory go out and find websites to add, or do they just wait for webmasters to submit sites?
• Does the directory have high standards as to reject low quality submissions?
• Is the directory promoting itself as a PageRank link directory?
What types of directories are seen as sources of paid links? - YouTube