[RayB]

It seems that Google is updating it's Directory from the DMOZ feed on a regular basis these days.

It went through a period of inactivity when it was not updated between December 2005 and September 2007 - but it's been updated on a very regular basis since then.

For example, A1 Business Forums got into DMOZ a few weeks ago and that listing has in turn already updated and appears in the Google Directory now (another handy link).

http://www.google.com/Top/Regional/E...mall_Business/

I wonder if that tells us that Google still highly rates DMOZ? Surely they would not use data they don't trust?

[Alvin]

How did you find that out Ray.

Have noticed a sudden surge in some of my rankings,wonder if its related.?

Alvin

[RayB]

Originally Posted by Alvin

How did you find that out Ray.

Have noticed a sudden surge in some of my rankings,wonder if its related.?

Alvin

Well, I first noticed this last September when A Local Printer suddenly appeared in Google Directory for the first time (even though it had been in DMOZ since May 2006) and at the same time the directory copyright date in the footer changed from 2005 to 2007 (and now says 2008).

I noticed A1 had got in this morning when checking some back link stuff - it wasn't there last week.

I've no idea what weight this might give one's rankings - but it can't be a bad link to have surely?

[Chubster]

Just an entry to dmoz would be nice....do you think I should email the editor or is that a big no no

[RayB]

Originally Posted by Chubster

Just an entry to dmoz would be nice....do you think I should email the editor or is that a big no no

I wouldn't do that Chubs - one must follow the DMOZ rules to the letter

[IP2]

Intriguing that dmoz.co.uk clicks through to Tesco's!!

As just found when I mis-typed the url.

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by IP2

Intriguing that dmoz.co.uk clicks through to Tesco's!!

As just found when I mis-typed the url.

Little bit of dirty tricks one suspects.

Alvin

[RayB]

Every little helps.........................

[Alvin]

I think I will report Tesco to Google abuse.?

A

[RayB]

Originally Posted by Alvin

I think I will report Tesco to Google abuse.?

A

Good luck with that one