Search Engine List

Use this list to submit your website to the top search engines and directories.

• Google.com - prefers to find websites on its own using spiders, with relevance based on your inbound links. Free.
• DMOZ.org - the open directory project. Can take weeks to months to be listed. Also supplies data to AOL Search, AltaVista, HotBot, Google, Lycos, Netscape. Free.
• Yahoo.com has three products:
  • Yahoo! Directory Submit is a human edited, category driven directory. A link here will dramatically boost your link popularity. $299/year. A Yahoo user ID (your free Yahoo email account works just fine) is needed to begin.
  • Yahoo! Search Submission bases website ranking on keywords and inbound links. Results are also shown on AltaVista. Yahoo! registration also required. Free.
  • Yahoo! Search Marketing lists your business in sponsored search results across the Web. You control your position by the amount you bid on keywords. Pay only when a customer clicks through to your site.
• ExactSeek.com's free submission service lists you on 7 of their web properties (free registration required). Also offers an inexpensive paid product (currently $12/year per keyword).
• Dogpile.com's paid submission lists your website on the Dogpile Search Network, starting at $74.95/year. Options include listings on the Excite network.

If you're selling products, post your items on Google Base so they'll be found on Google. It costs nothing (just create a Google account if you don't already have one).

This list is far from complete. I encourage you to look for the "Add Your Link" section of your favorite search engine.

Pay-Per-Click Search Engines

Performance and placement is based on a per click basis. Use these at your own risk!

• Google AdWords
• Mamma.com
• Business.com
• FindWhat.com
• Kanoodle.com
• Searchfeed.com
• Lycos (in conjunction with Ask.com)
• Verizon's Superpages.com

Due to the highly fluid nature of the search engine industry, please note that links, distribution partners and pricing can change at anytime. Always read the terms and conditions each service provides.

About the Author

Brian J. Farrell – Marketing Consultant, helps small business owners find new customers and make more sales in 30 days or less — guaranteed! Call or contact Brian today for a confidential analysis of your business marketing plan and he'll uncover assets you can capitalize on right now, without spending more money on advertising.