Light Body Path: Promotion Status

Promotion Status

In all cases, following the status will be a "Mark as Completed" checkmark (

). This lets you keep track of sites we've manually submitted to.

Sites whose name line has a yellow background (as opposed to alternating white and gray) are those that will require you to visit the site during the data entry process to obtain some important information. As this takes extra time (and it can be annoying if the site happens to be down), you may want to promote to them when you have more time.

NOTE: Some sites request information such as name, email address, mailing address, and so on, that some users may not want to provide.

Webspiders & Robots (Search Engines) You absolutely, positively, must promote to the search engines. Most of them only need to know your URL, and will index your entire site for you. Please Note: Many of the search engines are now not accepting submissions during evenings and weekends in attempt to cut down spamming of the indexes. If your submission is not accepted for this reason, Tooter will keep on trying every couple of days until it succeeds. Once you have successfully submitted to the search engines, you can automatically resubmit to them (for example, if your pages have changed) by using the Search Engine Resubmit feature in the pulldown menus. You may only do this once per week.
Aeiwi	(08/20/2002) -
Not a big search engine, but they give your meta tags a real checking, so it's useful to submit to them. Please read the restrictions below carefully! Restrictions: Only sites whose URLs end in a / are accepted. In order for Aeiwi to properly index your site, you must have META description and keywords tags on your pages. Aeiwi scans your page and will often reject it if it doesn't like the format of your meta tags, the size of your title, and so on. If so, you'll get an email from Tooter containing a report of what Aeiwi didn't like. If you have the time, you might want to fix these things and resubmit to ALL the search engines. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Alexa	(08/20/2002) -
Alexa is a spider/index that provides an in-browser URL recommendation system. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
AllTheWeb	(08/20/2002) -
Also known as FAST Search, AllTheWeb is one of my favorite search engines. Restrictions: Only root domain urls (eg: http://www.animeigo.com/) are accepted, but they promise to spider your entire site. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
AltaVista	(08/20/2002) -
One of the original search engines; they now require manual submissions and have an unusual "ransom letter" method of enforcing it. Altavista also offers paid inclusion; see my article on search engine trends for more information. Restrictions: Altavista has not added any listings submitted via their free add url page since summer of 2001! Seems like they are going downhill fast. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
AOL Search	(08/20/2002) -
AOL Search now uses the Open Directory and Google databases. You can't submit to it anymore -- submit to Open Directory instead. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
EuroSeek	(08/20/2002) -
Once mighty in Europe, now uses the Google database. You can't submit directly anymore. I list them here only because people ask if I don't. Restrictions: Only lists sites with their own domain that are not hosted on a free service like GeoCities. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
ExactSeek	(08/20/2002) -
New search engine by the creators of Jayde Online. Restrictions: None. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Excite	(08/20/2002) -
Oh how the mighty have fallen; Excite is now basically a metasearch engine, they no longer have an add url page. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page
Google	(08/20/2002) -
Google is now being turned into a commercial search engine, and a pretty cool one at that. Even more important, they have replaced Inktomi as Yahoo's search results provider! Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Inktomi (paid submission)	(08/20/2002) -
Inktomi (which supplies search engine results for Hotbot and many other search engines) now has a pay-for-listing program, with prices starting at $39 for 1 URL. While it doesn't guarantee a high ranking, it does get you into Inktomi's database quickly, and ensures that Inktomi will regularly respider your site. I have checked the service and it seems to be spidering my site regularly (as well as spidering other pages on the site more often as well! If you have been having trouble getting into Inktomi (they've been very slow for years!), this may be worth considering. Restrictions: Note: I get a commission on referrals; as always, it is donated to the Salvation Army. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Inktomi (free submission)	(08/20/2002) -
Currently, the easiest way to submit to Inktomi for free is via Microsoft's BCentral site. At this time, it is unclear if they mind autosubmission, but the structure of their submission page hints that they might, so I don't autosubmit to them. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Kanoodle	(08/20/2002) -
Uses a "pay-for-clicks" system similar to Overture, but I'm not sure if they are getting enough traffic to make it worthwhile. If you try them and get good results, let me know! Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Kunani	(08/31/2002) -
New search engine, way too soon to know if they'll be any factor. Restrictions: None. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Lycos	(08/20/2002) -
While Lycos is apparently still accepting free submissions, the public free submit page now wants you to pay for guaranteed inclusion. HOWEVER, if you look carefully you will find an 'Free Site Submission' option that lets you submit one url for free if you join the Lycos Network. Click the submit page link (above) then look for the free option on the right of the window. Lycos may be moving to using AllTheWeb (FAST) for their database. Restrictions: A caveat: never create a blank robots.txt file; some Search Engines, such as Lycos, think this means "don't index me!" You can find a link to information about robots.txt files on the Links of Interest page (and if you don't know what one is, don't worry!) Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Moteurderecherche	(08/20/2002) -
French-based, multilingual search engine, apparently requires payment for submission. Restrictions: For convenience I have also listed this search engine under International, French-language Access: Home Page : Submission Page
National Directory	(08/20/2002) -
National Directory is both a search engine and an index. SelfPromotion.com can submit your URL to the search engine half; the index half is provided by Open Directory. Restrictions: No longer accepting automated submissions. They've installed a secret-code system similar to Altavista's. Note that after you submit to it (for free), you'll be directed to another submission service (pay!). Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Overture.com	(08/20/2002) -
Overture (formerly Goto.com) now only has a "pay-for-clicks" system that lets you bid for the top position in search returns; this lets you "bid" for certain keywords. My experience is that this works extremely well. If you sell stuff on the web, you simply must buy clickthroughs from this site!Read my tutorial on Overture and RealNames for detailed information on this site. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
SearchHippo	(08/20/2002) -
New search engine, interesting technical design. You have to create an account in order to submit. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
SearchIt	(08/20/2002) -
New search engine; had some problems recently but now back online Restrictions: None. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Subjex	(08/20/2002) -
This search engine uses a dialogue-based interface. Restrictions: None. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Teoma	(08/20/2002) -
Hot new search engine that is actively spidering the web. However, only way to submit to them directly is via a $30/year pay-for-inclusion program. At present, I don't think it is cost effective but this may change. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
TryAmerica	(08/20/2002) -
New, fairly minor search engine. Restrictions: None. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
What-U-Seek	(08/20/2002) -
Interesting site. Has both paid (Mamma's Collection) and free (WhatUSeek database) submission options. To find the free submit, scroll to the bottom of the page. Restrictions: Based on my results, the paid inclusion isn't worth it. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Auto-resubmit
This Special Contributor Option will automatically resubmit your URL every 45 days to all of the Search Engines (listed above) that you've already submitted to at least once. To enable this option, check it and click ENTER DATA below (if it is already checked, then auto-resubmit is already enabled for this record). It will trigger an immediate promotion to all the search engines (above) that you've previously tried to promote to, as well as any that you've just checked. Then, every 45 days, your URL will be resubmitted to these sites. If you subsequently submit to additional search engines, they will automatically be added to the list of autoresubmitted sites. Disabling auto-resubmit: Use one of the following links to disable auto-resubmit on this record only or on all of your records. Restrictions: None.

Indexes & Catalogs (Major) Please read carefully: These are the big guys. You absolutely must get listed in these. You will notice that a lot of them are MANUAL links, which means you must visit them and apply in person. There are two main reasons why this is so; first, they are very important, so it is a good idea to visit each one in person to find the right place to place your listing, and take the time to craft the perfect submission. Secondly, they often have convoluted registration forms that make effective autosubmission difficult. My rule of thumb is that if I cannot do an automatic submission for you that is as good as (or better!) than you could do by visiting the site yourself, I require you to visit the site yourself. I won't do substandard submissions! Before manually submitting to any of the Major Indexes, you are very strongly advised to read my Tips on Submitting to Yahoo. This advice applies not just to Yahoo, but to all Indexes!
About.com (formerly, The Mining Company)	(08/20/2002) -
About.com can be difficult to get into. You have to have a truly useful and wonderful site. Assuming you do, then visit their site, drill down to the appropriate category, then click on the picture of the category guide to find out his email address. Read the tips cunningly hidden on my "Getting listed in Yahoo!" page, then email him a nice letter explaining why your site should be listed. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page
Ask.com (aka Ask Jeeves)	(08/20/2002) -
Now using the Teoma database, which is pay-for-inclusion. Not sure it's worth it yet. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Jayde	(08/20/2002) -
The Jayde Online Directory is an excellent place to list. Restrictions: None. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Name and Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
JoeAnt.com	(08/20/2002) -
The volunteers who built the Go.com directory are working hard to keep it alive in an Open-Directory style project. One of two reincarnations of the Go.com directory. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page
GoGuides.org	(08/20/2002) -
The volunteers who built the Go.com directory are working hard to keep it alive in an Open-Directory style project. One of two reincarnations of the Go.com directory, several people have told me nice things about them. Restrictions: They were kind enough to make me site of the month for March 2002! Access: Home Page
LookSmart	(08/20/2002) -
LookSmart's recent change to a pay-per-click model, and the way they have betrayed people who previously paid for listings, means I cannot in any way recommend spending any money with them. Do not submit to these people. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page
MSN Search Index	(08/20/2002) -
MSN uses Inktomi as their search engine (thus, no point in submitting to them as well), and LookSmart as their index (ditto). Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Open Directory Project	(08/20/2002) -
Formerly Newhoo, then part of the Mozilla project, and now the directory of choice for HotBot and Lycos! A Yahoo with a twist; people volunteer to moderate various categories and review the sites. Restrictions: ODP's current search facility does WORD searches, not string searches, so that the keyword embedding technique does not work. So your description for ODP should avoid pluralized words unless they are likely to be in search queries. Access: Home Page : Data you might need when doing the submission
Rex	(08/20/2002) -
A useful net index. Not one of the biggest, but it looks nice and works well. Restrictions: None. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Name, Email Address and Organization Name. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
TurnPike	(08/20/2002) -
The TurnPike Emporium is a general links site. Restrictions: No adult sites allowed; Your URL must be 60 characters or less in length. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Name and Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Yahoo	(08/20/2002) -
Yahoo is without a doubt the single most important index on the Internet, and it is an absolute must that you get listed there. Before you submit to Yahoo, it is absolutely essential that you read my tips on getting listed in Yahoo. I constantly update this page with all the latest news on Yahoo, and all the tricks to making a perfect submission. Please read the tips page before submitting to Yahoo -- there are many subtle techniques that can radically improve both your chances of getting in and the number of hits you'll get. To make this registration easier for you, click here to pop up a window containing data you've already entered on SelfPromotion.com that will be useful when applying at Yahoo. This option is only useful if you have a browser that supports multiple windows. Here are links to all the Yahoo sites: International (Country) Yahoos Australia & NZ Brasil (Portuguese) Canada China (Traditional) China (Simplified) Denmark France Germany Hong Kong Italy Japan Korea Norway Singapore South-east Asia Spanish-language Sweden Taiwan UK & Ireland Regional (Metro) Yahoos Atlanta Austin Boston Chicago Dallas / Fort Worth Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis / St. Paul New York S.F. Bay Area Seattle Washington, D.C. And of course, the original Mother of all Yahoos!
Zeal	(08/20/2002) -
Volunteer-rated index, similar to Open Directory. Now owned by LookSmart. Submitting to Zeal can get you into the main Looksmart index, if it's a non-commercial site. It can also get you into Altavista, Lycos, and MSN Search. I've had reports that Zeal listings rank highly in these search engines. Restrictions: In order to submit to Zeal, you must become a volunteer editor and pass a test. Not hard to do, and the test develops good 'title and description writing' skills. Access: Home Page

Indexes & Catalogs (General, Part 1, A-G) Most sites should promote to these general indexes. However, consult the site descriptions to make sure your site is appropriate. NOTE: Because of the number of general indexes, if you were to select them all at once, the data entry page would be very large. Thus, I've split them up into groups of 10 or so. Simply do each group in turn.
AussieSeek	(08/20/2002) -
The reincarnation of Matilda; charges AU$50 for submissions. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Ditto	(08/20/2002) -
Ditto is a search engine that specializes in images, not text. If you are selling images, might be worth submitting to. Restrictions: No adult sites accepted. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
FetchDog	(08/20/2002) -
An index that combines an index with discussion forums about topics people search about. Note: now requires payment ($29 or $49) for listing, probably not worth it! Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Galaxy	(08/20/2002) -
One of the oldest indexes on the net, though it's never been a big player. Restrictions: Galaxy will only review your site if you pay a fee of $5-100, and even then, you may not get in. Access: Home Page

Indexes & Catalogs (General, Part 2, H-N) Most sites should promote to these general indexes. However, consult the site descriptions to make sure your site is appropriate. NOTE: Because of the number of general indexes, if you were to select them all at once, the data entry page would be very large. Thus, I've split them up into groups of 10 or so. Simply do each group in turn.
HotRate	(08/20/2002) -
New, volunteer reviewed index. If you join and review sites, you can actually get paid, but you have to visit in person to do this. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
InfoSpace	(08/20/2002) -
General index. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
LifeStyle UK	(08/20/2002) -
A great (and very selective) British Index. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
LinkMaster	(08/20/2002) -
A big links site. They require you to give them a reciprocal link. If you run a links site that accepts submissions, you should register manually, as they have a special feature for that. Restrictions: Linkmaster asks that you grant them a reciprocal link, and their submission form asks for the URL of that page. So if you don't want to do this, you shouldn't submit to them. Like all sites marked in Yellow, autosubmission requires visiting them to get some information, so you might want to skip them or do them manually. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page : Data you might need when doing the submission
NetInsert	(08/20/2002) -
Sort of a hybrid between an index and a search engine. You put a special meta tag on your page that defines what category you go into, then it spiders you! Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page

Indexes & Catalogs (General, Part 3, O-S) Most sites should promote to these general indexes. However, consult the site descriptions to make sure your site is appropriate. NOTE: Because of the number of general indexes, if you were to select them all at once, the data entry page would be very large. Thus, I've split them up into groups of 10 or so. Simply do each group in turn.
OneMission	(08/20/2002) -
This index is moderated by volunteers, ala Open Directory. If you can't find a category you like, create it and be it's moderator! Restrictions: Apparently only accepts sites that have their own domain name. Access: Home Page
OpenHere	(08/20/2002) -
Nice index that recently started. You can be a volunteer editor and add multiple pages. Restrictions: Requires that the email address you provide when you submit to them is also found on the webpage submitted (unless you register as a volunteer editor). Access: Home Page
PHATOZ	(08/20/2002) -
General Catalog of Sites Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Data you might need when doing the submission
Qango	(08/20/2002) -
Well put together. You have to find your category and submit from the category page. Now charges an $40 fee for express application, but has a slower free option apparently. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page
Scrub The Web	(08/20/2002) -
Another great index. Lets you enter a lot of keywords. Restrictions: None. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
SearchHound	(08/20/2002) -
Like Overture, they allow you to buy a high ranking; otherwise, they most democratically rotate the order of the search results. Restrictions: Note: they tend to send you a lot of advertising email if you submit; also, you have to create an account on their site. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
SearchKing	(08/20/2002) -
A promising index that is trying to use the popularity of user choices to rank the search results; requires account creation on the site to submit. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
SearchTheWeb	(08/20/2002) -
Nice-looking index. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page
SurfGopher	(08/20/2002) -
Small search engine. Restrictions: None. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
SurfSafely	(08/20/2002) -
Nice-looking index that only lists 'kid safe' sites. Restrictions: Your pages must use PICS content labelling in order to be listed. Access: Home Page : Submission Page

Indexes & Catalogs (General, Part 4, T-Z) Most sites should promote to these general indexes. However, consult the site descriptions to make sure your site is appropriate. NOTE: Because of the number of general indexes, if you were to select them all at once, the data entry page would be very large. Thus, I've split them up into groups of 10 or so. Simply do each group in turn.
ViscaOnline	(08/20/2002) -
New General index. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
WithOneClick	(08/20/2002) -
Interesting index that lets you search using urls (eg: .with1click.com). Alas, now charges for listings, probably not worth it. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Walhello	(08/20/2002) -
Basic search engine. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
WWW Riot	(08/20/2002) -
General index. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Xoron	(08/20/2002) -
Interesting new index, new twist on search engine economics Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
ZippyFinder	(08/20/2002) -
A family-friendly search engine. They require either a reciprocal link or a $5 listing fee. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page

Indexes & Catalogs (Personal) Only people promoting their personal "home pages" should promote to these indexes. Consult the site descriptions to make sure your promotion is appropriate.
WhoWhere	(08/20/2002) -
White pages index of people and their personal homepages. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page : Data you might need when doing the submission
Other personal indexes
If your site is appropriate, visit them and list manually: People.Yahoo.com SwitchBoard YourFamily.com

Indexes & Catalogs (General Business Related) These sites only accept promotions from sites doing business on the web. If you are promoting a personal website, you should NOT promote to them!
411Locate	(08/20/2002) -
An Internet Yellow Pages. Apparently accepts submissions only from North American sites. Restrictions: None. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Name, Email Address, Organization Name, Phone Contact and Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
AllBusiness	(08/20/2002) -
Listings are free, but Premium Listings cost extra. WARNING: I have received a report that this directory sells the email addresses they collect to third-parties. Also, they try to sell enhanced listings, and one user has reported to me that they generate little or no extra traffic. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
BizCardz	(08/20/2002) -
Basic Business links site; just relaunched. Has $2.50 express listing service. Drill down to the page you want to be listed on, then click the Add Your Listing button. Restrictions: Business listings only, please. Access: Home Page
Overture.com	(08/20/2002) -
Overture (formerly Goto.com) now only has a "pay-for-clicks" system that lets you bid for the top position in search returns; this lets you "bid" for certain keywords. My experience is that this works well. They no longer accept free listings, but may still be spidering the web. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
ShopMyState	(08/20/2002) -
Index of business sites organized by state, specializing in small business sites. Restrictions: 'Web Business Opportunity/MLM' sites not accepted. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Other Business Indexes
Either special-purpose, or manual-submit only. If your site is appropriate, visit them and list manually: 1st Global Directory (requires reciprocal link) GTE Yellow Pages The Jewelry Mall Rescue Island Where2Go

Indexes & Catalogs (Shopping) These sites only accept promotions from sites that SELL things on the web, and use a secure server (https:) and/or "shopping cart" software. Your store MUST quote actual prices. If you are promoting a personal website, or you don't sell via the web, you should NOT promote to them!
Buyers Index	(08/20/2002) -
A detailed index of commercial businesses that sell things on the web. Restrictions: Business listings only, please. Basic listings free, Expanded listings cost. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
CoolShopping	(NOT DONE) -
Cool place to find online stores. Get in and you might get an award. It would be nicer if they accepted submissions from submit services like this, but oh well. Restrictions: Shopping site listings only, please! Access: Home Page : Data you might need when doing the submission
Giftlands (flowers and gifts)	(08/20/2002) -
Lists flower and gift sites by region. Charges fee for listing. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Internet Mall	(08/20/2002) -
A slickly designed mall for internet shopping sites. However, listings cost $$$. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page
MallPark	(08/20/2002) -
Another index of online commerce sites. Free listing, but you can pay for better listings or services like shopping carts. Restrictions: Due to their submissions process, you have to apply manually. It is unclear if free listings are of much value. Access: Home Page : Data you might need when doing the submission
MySimon	(08/20/2002) -
MySimon is a search engine that actively indexes online commerce sites and extracts price information. You should only apply if you sell products online and have a shopping cart. Restrictions: They seem to be very selective. Only top-notch sites need apply. And they charge for listings! Access: Home Page : Submission Page : Data you might need when doing the submission
Special Purpose Shopping Indexes
If your site is appropriate, submit in person: The Jewelry Mall CODelivery.com (only sites that accept COD)

Indexes & Catalogs (Special-Interest) These sites are targeted to a particular special interest group. You should only submit to them if your site matches their criteria. If you know of useful sites in these categories (or new ones!), please let me know! As these indexes are very special-purpose, they are all manual links. You must visit the sites and submit in person.
Indexes of Indexes
These sites list many special-purpose indexes, and so are an excellent place to find places to list your site! AllSearchEngines.com (excellent!) Beaucoup (excellent!) The Argus Clearinghouse DirectoryGuide FinderSeeker Search Engine Colossus (Huge list by country!) Search Engine Watch Specialty Search Listings Search Power! WebSearch Guide @ About.com WebSearch Guide @ About.com - Search Engine List Yahoo Search Engine / Index Listings
Art / Arts / Performing Arts Indexes
Art Atlas International Art Directory Comedy Zone Gallery Sites (Visual Arts) PerformingArts.net Retif's Art Index Sendeki.com Arts & Literature Index
Charity and Non-Profit Indexes
CharityUSA WeCareToo
Collectibles Indexes
Collectiques
Christian / Religious Indexes
Acts Christian Search Christianity.net Crosswalk Director Find-a-Church Goshen.net Netministries.org
Crafts and Hobby Indexes
CraftersNet - Arts & Crafts StoneHoo - index for stone carving sites
Education-related Indexes
English as a Second Language English as a Second Language Links PedagoNet (Learning Resources)
Environmental Indexes
Ecocities GreenSites
Gay/Lesbian/Transgender Indexes
Festive World Magic Woman Petticoat Directory QueerSeek SimplementAmigos
Health & Medicine Indexes
BioExplorer Bioscience Links Biomed Net (Biologicial and Medical Research) EQ.net (EQ / Emotional Intelligence) HealthLinks Medical World Search Medology Support & Recovery Yellow Pages
Kid-safe/Kid-related Indexes
123 Kidz Area (kids products/services) AOL Search Kids Only Ask Jeeves for Kids Family Web Files KinderStart PeachPod SalukiSearch SuperSnooper TalentedKids.com Yahooligans
Legal Indexes
FindLaw Internet Legal Resource Guide Hieros Gamos Indiana University School of Law: Law Virtual Library Mishpat Legal Index PowerOfAttorney.com
Macintosh-related Indexes
AppleLinks Macinstein
Manufacturing / Industrial Indexes
IndustrySearch Castings Directory (Foundry Industry)
Motion-Picture Indexes
Celluloid Links DirectionX Anime Search Engine Everything Showbiz The Reel Site Directory
Music & Multimedia Indexes
MusicSearch RockSource Search Engine Watch Multimedia/MP3 Search Engine Lists
News Indexes
All Newspapers.com
Occult / Gothic / New Age Indexes
AriadneSpider (Pagan) AvatarSearch (Occult) Internet Underground New Age Web Works SpiritSearch (Spiritual/Metaphysical) WiccaNet
Real Estate / Building Indexes
BuildNet (Building Industry) ContractorGuide The Real Estate Library
Science Fiction / Fantasy / Horror
CryptCrawl HorrorFind Links In Orbit Planet Doom Portal Sci-Fi Search Speculative Vision SpookySites WhatASlacker
Specific Industry Indexes
AllWeddingCompanies AdvisorPage (Professional Financial Services) Busweb (Buses & Coaches) CompuInfo Center (Computer Hardware) Gulf Job Sites Independant Insurance Agent's Directory InteriorDesigner.com RocketSpider (Jewelry) Rural America Jobfind (Human Resources / Employment) Senior Hospitality (Senior Housing, Health & Wellness) TenLinks (CAD Design)
Sports-related Indexes
Deeper Blue Search (Underwater stuff) Golfers Index Fishoo
Travel / Resort / Hospitality Indexes
Charming Country Inns Real World Holidays TOL Search ($) Travel Notes Travel Professor ($) Tyzo (Travel Index) World Wide Travel Source
Webmaster / Web Resource Indexes
Free Center FreeSites Nautila NetSurprise Scour.net Multimedia & Graphics
Womanly Indexes
Indexes of sites for women, or created by women. Femina SheKnows - Online Resources & Info for Women WWWoman
US State/City Specific Indexes
BostonShopper.com CheckHouston.com Columbus/OH LinkArchive DFW.com (Dallas/Fort Worth) Kazam.com (Upper Midwest USA) Kentucky.com OneGenesis (Washington DC) Uffda! (Minnesota)
None-of-the-above Indexes
BritWar (wargaming) Celtic Attic (Irish sites & products) ContestWorld Do-It-Yourself Search The Grizz Dogmarks (Canine-related) Island Search JobHopper - Help Wanted Listings MatureConnections - index for senior citizens Native American Resources SearchOnly.biz (only lists .biz sites) SearchOnly.info (only lists .info sites)
Open Database Project	(08/20/2002) -
This index lists web-accessible databases. If you publish a useful database on the web, consider submitting it. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page

British Search Engines & Indexes These sites only accept listings for sites in the United Kingdom.
Abrexa	(08/20/2002) -
New UK-based, UK-specific search engine. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Altavista UK	(08/20/2002) -
The UK version of Altavista. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
AskAlex	(08/20/2002) -
Well done business-sites index. Listings are free, but they may contact you in an attempt to sell you a priority listing. Restrictions: UK sites only, please. Access: Home Page
BedfordShire.net	(08/20/2002) -
As you might imagine, it's an index of Bedfordshire related sites. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page
CoolerShopping UK	(08/20/2002) -
UK-specific shopping index. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page
LookSmart UK	(08/20/2002) -
UK Version of LookSmart. Costs UKP 149 + tax to apply. No idea if they're going to pull the pay-per-click stunt LookSmart US did, but I'd avoid them in case they do! Restrictions: UK sites only, please. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Mirago	(08/20/2002) -
New, nicely done UK index. Restrictions: UK sites only, please. Adult sites are not accepted and should not be submitted. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Search UK	(08/20/2002) -
A nice searchable site, specializing in UK websites. Also has a directory. Restrictions: UK sites only, please. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Splut	(08/20/2002) -
New, nicely laid out UK-only index. Restrictions: UK sites only, please; now requires payment for submission. Access: Home Page
TherapyCity	(08/20/2002) -
UK-specific shopping sites index. Restrictions: UK sites only, please. Access: Home Page
UK Index	(08/20/2002) -
Another great Brit search site Restrictions: UK sites only, please. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
UK Plus	(08/20/2002) -
Nice site; requires payment for listing unless site is nonprofit. Restrictions: UK sites only, please. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
British Web Design & Marketing Association	(08/20/2002) -
Excellent resource for UK web folk. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
BWDMA UK	(08/20/2002) -
BWDMA's list of UK indexes and search engines Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page
Other British Sites
Other British sites that may be of interest. 250000 Amdow Community Sites Index IPROM SurfLondon UKPlanet SearchEngineSpy Search Engine List

Canadian Search Engines & Indexes These sites only accept listings for sites in Canada.
Canadian, Eh?	(08/20/2002) -
Selective index of Canadian Sites Restrictions: Only lists family-safe sites based in or about Canada. Requires manual submission. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
CanadaSeek	(08/20/2002) -
Index of Canadian Sites Restrictions: Only lists sites based in or about Canada. Requires manual submission Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Other Canadian Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but either I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet, or their submission system isn't appropriate for autosubmission. Consider them for manual submission: AlcanSeek WebCity Canada Maple Square SearchBC (British Columbia) Yellow.ca (Yellow Pages) CanadaOne's list of Canadian Indexes

Step 1: Yahoo (aka 'Yahoo uber alles') If your site is located in, or related to, a country that has a local Yahoo index, you should register via the local index first!
Yahoo	(NOT DONE) -
Yahoo is without a doubt the single most important index on the Internet, and it is an absolute must that you get listed there. Before you submit to Yahoo, it is absolutely essential that you read my tips on getting listed in Yahoo. I constantly update this page with all the latest news on Yahoo, and all the tricks to making a perfect submission. Please read the tips page before submitting to Yahoo -- there are many subtle techniques that can radically improve both your chances of getting in and the number of hits you'll get. To make this registration easier for you, click here to pop up a window containing data you've already entered on SelfPromotion.com that will be useful when applying at Yahoo. This option is only useful if you have a browser that supports multiple windows. Here are links to all the Yahoo sites: International (Country) Yahoos Australia & NZ Brasil (Portuguese) Canada China (Traditional) China (Simplified) Denmark France Germany Hong Kong Italy Japan Korea Norway Singapore South-east Asia Spanish-language Sweden Taiwan UK & Ireland Regional (Metro) Yahoos Atlanta Austin Boston Chicago Dallas / Fort Worth Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis / St. Paul New York S.F. Bay Area Seattle Washington, D.C. And of course, the original Mother of all Yahoos!

African Search Engines & Indexes These sites only accept listings for sites in or about Africa.
Zebra	(08/20/2002) -
Nice South-African Index Restrictions: Only information relevant to the following countries: South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Zambia, Mauritius, Madagascar and Malawi will be accepted. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Name and Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Other African Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet. Consider them for manual submission: Aardvark (South Africa) Ananzi (South Africa) Angola.org Casanet (Morocco) CyberEthiopia EgyptWeb EgyptSearch GhanaForum Max (South Africa) Mbendi (South Africa; business) S. A. Directory South Africa Online WoYaa! ZA-Index (South Africa)

Asian Search Engines & Indexes (excluding Japan, China/HK, India) These sites only accept listings for sites in Asia, or using local languages.
Asian Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet. Consider them for later submissions: Altavista Korea AsiaGuide BataviaNet (Indonesia) Cari (Malaysia) Cebu Online (Philippines) Coo (Taiwan) Edsa (Philippines) FilipinoLinks (Philippines) GSILink (Philippines) KInfo (Korea) Monster (Taiwan) Naver (Korea) Pakistan Web Directory Poyin (Singapore) SajaSearch (Indonesia) Search Indonesia Search Singapore Technofind (Singapore) Vietgate (Vietnam) Vietpage (Vietnam) Whatsite (Taiwan) Yam (Taiwan) YeHey! (Philippines)

Australian Search Engines & Indexes
Altavista Australia	(08/20/2002) -
Australian version of Altavista. Restrictions: If you've already promoted to the main USA Altavista, no need to do this! Access: Home Page : Submission Page
AussieSeek	(08/20/2002) -
The reincarnation of Matilda; charges AU$50 for submissions. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Goanna Search	(08/20/2002) -
New australian search engine. Restrictions: Currently free to submit, but will start charging eventually. Access: Home Page
GoEureka	(08/20/2002) -
Australian affiliate of Altavista. Restrictions: If you've already promoted to the main USA Altavista, no need to do this! Access: Home Page : Submission Page
LookSmart Australia	(08/20/2002) -
If you submit to the main LookSmart index in the USA, you also get a shot at getting into their regional indexes. LookSmart is a very selective index, and has a great search engine interface. They charge for submissions. Restrictions: Beware: they may pull the same pay-per-click conversion stunt LookSmart US did! Not interested in sites with few pages, pornography and adult-only sites. Acceptance may take 4-6 weeks. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
OZSearch	(NOT DONE) -
Nicely done Australian-only index. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page
WebWombat	(NOT DONE) -
Australia/New Zealand-only search engine. Restrictions: Only domains ending in .au or .nz will be listed for free. .com-style domains cost $15. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Other Australian Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet. Consider them for later submissions: Aussie.com Australia Travel Search Australian WWW Servers Cowley Findit!

China/HK Search Engines & Indexes
China/HK Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet. Consider them for later submissions: 163.com 3721.com Chinapages Chinascape Chinavista CSeek CUKH East.net Goyoyo HK Data HK Search HK Seek Hong Kong Search Engine Ohu Online PCCMS NetEase ReadChina RichSurf Sinanet Sohu SpeedNet Surf China Timway WebHK Zhaodaola

European Search Engines & Indexes These sites only accept listings for sites in Europe; some may only accept listings for sites in their particular countries.
Other European Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet. Consider them for later submissions: AllT Bosnia Online Buscopio (Spanish Index of Indexes) Croatian Internet Directory Donde (Spain) El Indice (Spain) Eon (Slovenia) Evreka (Finland) GoJasper (Belgium) Greek Explorer Haku (Finland) Ilse (Netherlands) Imago (Romania) Jippii (Finland) Jubii (Denmark) Just Monaco Katalog (Slovakia) Kvasir (Denmark/Norway/Sweden) Kypros (Cyprus) Krstarica (Yugoslavia) Lithuania Online Maknet (Macedonia) Matkurja (Slovenia) MTV3 (Finland) Neti (Estonia) Netoskop (Poland) NordicPortal (Scandinavia) Ole (Spain) Onet (Poland) Online Lithuania Orientation Eastern Europe Origo (Norway) Ozu (Spain) Punkt (Sweden) RMacedonia Sapo (Portugal) SearchIberia (Spain/Portugal) Search Malta Seznam (Czech Republic) Sis (Slovenia) Slowwwenia (Slovenia) Sonera (Finland) South (Iceland) Trovator (Spain) Vide (Croatia) Vindex (Netherlands) WebIndex (Greece) Wirtualna Polska (Poland) WWW (Croatia) WWW (Finland) WWW (Yugoslavia) YuSearch (Yugoslavia) YuStart (Yugoslavia) Zoek (Netherlands)

French-language Search Engines & Indexes These sites only accept listings for sites in Francophone countries. I am currently working on this segment of the listings, so expect more sites in the next few days.
Indicateur	(NOT DONE) -
French language index of indexes - you can't add your url, but they are useful for finding specialized french indexes to submit to. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page
Lokace / AntiSearch	(08/20/2002) -
Seems to be two different versions of the same site. Restrictions: French language urls only, please. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Moteurderecherche	(08/20/2002) -
French-based, multilingual search engine. Claims they are ready to accept lots of submissions, so 'Cry Havoc, and Let Loose The Dogs!' Restrictions: This search engine is also listed under the main Search Engines category. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Netscan	(08/20/2002) -
A french search engine. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Voila	(08/20/2002) -
Another french search engine. Restrictions: None. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Other French-language Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet. Consider them for later submissions: Adminet Advalvas (Belgium) Bagou Carrefour (Quebec) Chaloop Ctrouvé Ecila Enfin (directory of french search engines!) Geneve Central (Switzerland) IndexA (Business-only) Kifessa La Toile du Québec (Quebec) LuxPoint (Luxembourg) Nomade Reference (Switzerland) Rendez-vous Roadhouse Romandie (Switzerland) Sear.ch (Switzerland) Sharelook Sharelook (Belgium) Sharelook (Switzerland) SwissOne (Switzerland) Swiss Search (Switzerland) Trouvez Vachement Wanadoo Web-Marchand (Business-only) WebBel (Belgium) WebWatch (Belgium) WebWatch (Belgian Search Engine List) What2Do (Belgium) WhoYou

German Search Engines & Indexes These sites typically only accept listings for sites in Germany.
Abacho.de	(08/20/2002) -
German search engine. Apparently accepts listings from around the world. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Fireball	(08/20/2002) -
The search engine that wouldn't die, Fireball has come back from the grave! Restrictions: Accepts non-german pages, also has an index you can manually submit to. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Fux	(NOT DONE) -
German-language search engine. Restrictions: This index only accepts listings from sites written in German. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Other German-language Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet. Consider them for later submissions: Abacho Acoon Aladin Aladin-Branchenindex Alles Klar Bellnet Suchmaschine Best of Internet Blitzsuche Branchen-DINO Business Suchdienst BusinessLink (Switzerland) Columbus Finder Crawler Dasi (Business) Deutsches Branchenbuch Dino Eorupages Eule (Germany) Fixx.de Flix (Business) Guter Rat! Hit-net HotList Infoseek Deutschland Intersearch Klug Suchen Kolibri Kostenlos.com Kostenlos.de Lotse Lupe.com Lycos.de Mosquito Nathan NetGuide NetGuide (Switzerland) REX.de Sharelook Sharelook (Switzerland) Speedfind STERN Online Swiss Search WEB.DE Web-Archiv WebIndex Webtip Wer liefert was? Wo long World's Best Sternchen

Indian Search Engines & Indexes
Indian Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet. Consider them for later submissions: 123 India AppuOnline Essence of India ForIndia Gappu Go4i India A2Z India At It's Best India Book India Connect India Info India Times India's Web Indian Look Jadoo Khoj/Sify Locate India Lycos India Mahanagar Mera-Bharat Mukil PalPal Rediff Saramsh Sawaal South Asian Milan Surf India Virtual Library India

Irish Search Engines & Indexes These sites only accept listings for sites in Ireland.
Irish Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet. Consider them for later submissions: Ask Paddy Browse Ireland NiceOne ieSearch Infosites Ireland Ireland Search Irish Search Purple Pages Swift (Ireland)

Israeli Search Engines & Indexes
Israeli Sites
These sites are all hebrew-only, so it's hard for me to determine if they are worthwhile. Consider them for later submissions: Google Israel Nana Reshet Tapuz Walla Zooloo

Italian Search Engines & Indexes These sites only accept listings for sites in Italy.
Italian Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet. Consider them for later submissions: Arianna Caffe Virgilio Iltrovatore ShinySeek Il Ragno Italiano

Japanese Search Engines & Indexes These sites only accept listings for sites in or about Japan.
Japanese Sites
Please note that most of these sites are Japanese-language only! Acaranavi CSJ Index Dragon Excite Japan FreshEye Goo iNet Guide Infoseek Japan ISize Lycos Japan Mondou NetPlaza Search Engine Room Yahoo Japan

Latin-American Search Engines & Indexes These sites only accept listings for sites in Latin America, Spain, Portugal, Brasil, etc.
Latin-American Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet. Consider them for later submissions: Achei (Brasil) Antena (Chile) AltaVista Latin America Aonde (Brasil) Apali Argentina WWW Directory Auyantepui (Venezuela) BigWeb (Brasil) BIWE Bacan! (Ecuador) Bolivian.com Bookmarks (Brasil) Brasil On Line Brazilis (Brasil) Buscador (Mexico) BuscaBr (Brasil) BuscaWeb (Brasil) Cade (Brasil) Costa Rica SuperSite Encontrei (Brasil) Eureka (Venezuela) GauchoNet (Argentina) Global Media (Brasil) Grippo (Argentina) Guia! (Argentina) Guiaweb (Brasil) Iguana (Mexico) Index Columbia MexMaster (Mexico) Mexico Web Guide Miner (Brasil) MundoHispano NazcaNet NetBiz (Brasil) NetSearch Jamaica Nicaragua Online OGrandeGuia (Brasil) Ondier (Brasil) Radaruol (Brasil) Sol (Spain) StarMedia Surf.com (Brasil) Uruguay Total Web Peru Wepa (Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands) Yagua (Paraguay) Yupi Zeek (Brasil) Additional Spanish-language Indexes (courtesy of tiemposmejores.com) Additional Portuguese-language Indexes (courtesy of tiemposmejores.com) Yet Another Index of Latin Search Engines and Indexes A Big List of Brazilian Directories

Netherlands Search Engines & Indexes These sites only accept listings for sites in the Netherlands.
Netherlands Sites
These sites seem to be pretty decent, but I haven't had a chance to automate submission to them yet. Consider them for later submissions: Ecrider Excite Netherlands Ilse Looksmart Netherlands Lycos Netherlands NL Menu (business index) Open Directory Netherlands Scoot Search Track Viden Vindex Zoek

Russian Search Engines & Indexes Most of these sites only accept listings for sites in Russia and the former Soviet Union. Most are Cyrillic-based sites.
Russian Sites
Thanks to Peter Afonin for pointers to many of these sites! Ads and Consulting Advertum (Search Engine) Aport! (Search Engine) Au! List.ru Pingwin Rambler (Search Engine) Russia on the Net (great url!) Search Search Centre Stolitsa Internet Tela (Search Engine) Ulitka Weblist.ru Yandex (Search Engine) Zenon N.S.P. Listing of Russian-speaking Internet Indexes

Ukrainian Search Engines & Indexes Many of these sites have optional english interfaces and accept English submissions
Russian Sites
Thanks to Volodymyr Rudnytskyy for pointers to many of these sites! Infoukes Kharkiv.net Sesna Ukraine.com

None of the above Sites related to countries not in any of the categories listed above.
Island Sites
BermudaSeek

BuyItOnline	(NOT DONE) -
Currently being redesigned, BuyItOnline is in the process of becoming a large web-mall for people who sell mail-order hard goods (not services) over the net. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page : Data you might need when doing the submission
LinkMaster	(NOT DONE) -
A big links site. They require you to give them a reciprocal link. If you run a links site that accepts submissions, you should register manually, as they have a special feature for that. Restrictions: Linkmaster asks that you grant them a reciprocal link, and their submission form asks for the URL of that page. So if you don't want to do this, you shouldn't submit to them. Like all sites marked in Yellow, autosubmission requires visiting them to get some information, so you might want to skip them or do them manually. Possibly Sensitive Required Information: Email Address. Access: Home Page : Submission Page : Data you might need when doing the submission
MallPark	(NOT DONE) -
Another index of online commerce sites. Free listing, but you can pay for better listings or services like shopping carts. Restrictions: Due to their submissions process, you have to apply manually. It is unclear if free listings are of much value. Access: Home Page : Submission Page : Data you might need when doing the submission
Open Directory Project	(08/20/2002) -
Yahoo with a twist; people volunteer to moderate various categories and review the sites. Rapidly becoming very popular. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Data you might need when doing the submission
Overture	(NOT DONE) -
Overture (formerly Goto.com) now only has a "pay-for-clicks" system that lets you bid for the top position in search returns; this lets you "bid" for certain keywords. My experience is that this works well. They no longer accept free listings, but may still be spidering the web. Restrictions: None. Access: Home Page : Submission Page
Yahoo	(NOT DONE) -
Yahoo is without a doubt the single most important index on the Internet, and it is an absolute must that you get listed there.