General Directory directories
Broad business directories with a submission form and a category tree. Low effort, modest but real link value.
All ranked 28
Every General Directory directory, in leaderboard order.
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wired BusinessBest for launch & referral traffic · wired.business | 77 | Dofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
| 2 | ShipYardHQBest for backlink & citation · shipyardhq.dev | 34 | Dofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
| 3 | CodeProjectBest for backlink & citation · codeproject.com | 83 | Dofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
| 4 | WikipediaBest for search visibility & seo · wikipedia.org | 97 | Nofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 5 | YelpBest for buyer reviews & trust · yelp.com | 94 | Nofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 6 | Read.cvBest for backlink & citation · read.cv | 81 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 7 | CallupcontactBest for backlink & citation · callupcontact.com | 76 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 8 | CyboBest for backlink & citation · cybo.com | 75 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 9 | Active Search ResultsBest for backlink & citation · activesearchresults.com | 74 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 10 | Jasmine DirectoryBest for backlink & citation · jasminedirectory.com | 68 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 11 | DirJournalBest for backlink & citation · dirjournal.com | 56 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 12 | EZ WEB DirectoryBest for backlink & citation · ezwebdirectory.com | 49 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 13 | Family Friendly SitesBest for backlink & citation · familyfriendlysites.com | 45 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 14 | Webwiki UKBest for backlink & citation · webwiki.co.uk | 61 | Nofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 15 | Site Promotion DirectoryBest for backlink & citation · sitepromotiondirectory.com | 43 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 16 | Global Business DirectoryBest for backlink & citation · globalbusinesslisting.org | 43 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 17 | Trusted ReviewsBest for backlink & citation · trustedrevie.ws | 48 | Nofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 18 | Web World IndexBest for backlink & citation · webworldindex.com | 30 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 19 | Link CentreBest for backlink & citation · secure.linkcentre.com | 72 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 20 | buildspaceBest for backlink & citation · sage.buildspace.so | 65 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 21 | Selected SiteBest for backlink & citation · selected.site | 23 | Nofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 22 | BOTW (Best of the Web)Best for search visibility & seo · botw.org | 72 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 23 | BrownbookBest for search visibility & seo · brownbook.net | 80 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 24 | ViesearchBest for search visibility & seo · viesearch.com | 73 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 25 | HotfrogBest for search visibility & seo · hotfrog.com | 81 | Nofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 26 | SubmissionWebDirectoryBest for search visibility & seo · submissionwebdirectory.com | 61 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 27 | Bing PlacesBest for search visibility & seo · bingplaces.com | 80 | Nofollow | Free | SKIP |
| 28 | WeboworldBest for search visibility & seo · weboworld.com | 56 | Dofollow | Free | SKIP |
FAQ
Quick answers about General Directory directories.
How many general directory directories are there?
SEOmade tracks 28 general directory directories. 21 give a dofollow link and 28 are free to list on. The average domain rating is 64.
Which general directory directory has the highest domain rating?
Wikipedia has the highest domain rating in this category at DR 97. It is nofollow and free. Next is Yelp at DR 94.
Which general directory directories should I submit to first?
Start with Wired Business, ShipYardHQ, CodeProject. They rank highest on the leaderboard because they combine a strong editorial tier and product fit with real domain rating — not just a high DR number. 25 in this category are marked SKIP; they are kept on the list so you do not waste time on them.
Are general directory directories free?
Yes — all 28 are free to list on. Free listings are usually reviewed by hand, so expect days to a few weeks for approval.
Do general directory directories give dofollow links?
21 of the 28 give a dofollow link that passes authority to your domain. The rest are nofollow, which still sends referral traffic and brand searches.