Search Engines
If you want to manually submit your own site to each search engine, simply click on the name of the search engine you want to add your site to and follow their instructions. Although there are thousands of search engines, 90% of Internet users use the top 10 search engines. They are great for searching, but not so great for getting listed on if you are trying to manually submit your site. Some take months to update their indexes, others now charge for submissions, so be warned.
However, IWM now provide a bespoke site marketing service which will get your site indexed within a few weeks. If you want us to take all the hassle out of promoting your site, contact us on 01526 352919 or e-mail marketing@web-marketing.co.uk.
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- MSN
- MSN has partnered with LookSmart to offer Express Submit, the fast and easy way to submit your site to the MSN directory and the entire LookSmart Network. Click here to submit your site and either choose the non profit option or pay $199 US.
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- Excite
- Excite has partnered with LookSmart to offer Express Submit, the fast and easy way to submit your site to the Excite directory and the entire LookSmart Network. They charge a one-time payment of $149 US for basic submission.
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- Google
- Like AOL and others, Google is relies on information compiled by the Open Directory Project (http://www.dmoz.org). This is a hierarchical Web directory, organized by subject. All user-submitted Web content is maintained by the Open Directory Project, run by a staff of volunteer editors who choose to evaluate and classify Web sites in one or more categories
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- Web Crawler
- WebCrawler is partnered by LookSmart and now charges a one-off submission fee to accept new submissions. Their current charges start from $149 US. Click here to submit your site.
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- Yahoo
- The Yahoo! directory is organized by subject. Most sites in it are suggested by users. Sites are placed in categories by Yahoo! To submit your site manually yourself click here and follow the instructions.
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- AOL Netfind
- AOL Search is a hierarchical Web directory, organized by subject. All user-submitted Web content is maintained by the Open Directory Project (http://www.dmoz.org). The Open Directory Project is run by a staff of volunteer editors who choose to evaluate and classify Web sites in one or more categories. The editor exercises the option of choosing to add a site, moving sites between categories and creating new sites.
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- Alta Vista
- Alta Vista is a very powerful search tool. When submitting your site you'll be asked to copy a randomly supplied submission code to authorise your submission.
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- Infoseek
- Infoseek and Go are now one and the same. Impressive search results.
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- Snap
- Snap receive business data from several sources [ie other search engines] and don't take web site submissions in their Yellow section direct, although they do offer a paid for service. You can, however, add your contact details and e-mail address by clicking here.
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