What is Directory Index?
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Directory Index is a web directory where you can list your website and get a permanent dofollow backlink from a DR 26 domain (Ahrefs). Listing costs a one-time $1. No account and no subscription.
How much does web directory submission cost?
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A one-time payment of $1. There are no subscriptions, renewals or hidden fees — your listing stays published permanently as long as your website remains online and within our guidelines.
Why does Directory Index charge $1?
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The small fee keeps spam out of the directory and covers the automated checks we run on every website. It keeps the directory clean, which protects the value of every link in it.
Is Directory Index a dofollow web directory?
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Yes. Every listing includes a dofollow link to your website from directory-index.com, a DR 26 domain (Ahrefs). You can choose your own anchor text.
Is Directory Index a high DR directory?
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Directory Index currently has a Domain Rating (DR) of 26 according to Ahrefs — higher than most low-cost web directories. DR is a third-party metric that changes over time.
How do I submit my website to a web directory?
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On Directory Index, fill in the form above with your homepage URL, name, description and category, then complete the $1 payment. A screenshot is optional — if you don't upload one, we create a listing image for you.
How long does it take to get listed?
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Your website is checked automatically when you submit the form, and your listing is published as soon as the payment is confirmed — usually within a few seconds.
What websites can I submit?
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Any legitimate website across our 14 categories: Services, Industry, Technology & Software, Business & Finance, SEO & Marketing, Health & Wellness, Education, Travel & Tourism, Entertainment, Shopping, Home & Real Estate, Sports, Arts & Culture, and Society. Adult content, gambling, pharma, drugs, weapons, scams and malware are not accepted.
What happens if my website is not accepted?
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Websites are checked before you pay. If yours doesn't meet our guidelines, you'll see a message and you won't be charged.
Can I submit my website without creating an account?
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Yes. Directory Index does not require an account. You submit your website from the homepage form with your URL, website details and an email address, where we send your listing link.