Where Search Engines use spiders and robots to index web sites, directories use researchers - Yes actual people!

Directories tend to be smaller but cleaner than search engines. The results tend to be more accurate. Top directories include Yahoo, ODP (Open Directory Project) and Ask Jeeves. Look Smart, a former directory, is now a pay-per-click web site.

Creative Tank look after the submissions for all major directories for its clients. We do not use software or web-based submission applications but run a manual process. Although this is more time consuming, Creative Tank are experts in choosing appropriate categories for client sites and writing descriptions. Neither can be done by software and many directories will only give you one change to submit your site.