markymark
27-01-2003, 15:07/03:07PM
A client just emailed me this from a bunch of jokers called directorylistings.biz.
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Dear Sir/Madam
An Important Message from Directory Listings
Your Yahoo! DIRECTORY Listing:
You should have your site reviewed by one of our editorial staff as soon as possible. This annual review is essential in order to ensure your site remains in line with Yahoo! terms and conditions of acceptance.
Sites which do not comply with terms of service are subject to removal from the Directory Listings database.
A Site Review is far more than a cursorary glance at your website. Your business benefits from:
1: Assurance your site remains in line with existing Yahoo! terms and conditions of inclusion and access to online forms to make changes if it doesn't.
2: All links and content within your site are extensively tested (incl forms, spelling and images) to ensure they function correctly and load within industry recognised maximum timeframes. 48% of all UK sites have links which dont function correctly. 39% of all UK sites have misspellings. 41% of all UK sites have non-loading images and a whopping 71% of sites have content which either loads at an unacceptable rate or loads with errors.
3: Application for Recategorisation of your site in Yahoo! (if deemed necessary) to ensure you're receiving the very best results possible. In many cases this recategorisation can substantially increase your results.
4: When you order an annual site review your site is also listed in the Google Web Directory, The National and International Google Search Engine, The British Business Site Directory and The Open Directory Project.
Your Yahoo! listing has benefited your company (Over 80% of ALL visitors from web directories come from Yahoo! Source: Forrester Research Oct 2002). In addition, Your Yahoo! directory inclusion automatically ensures your company listing on over 200 other Search Engines and Directories both nationally and globally. Yahoo! is officially Britain and the World's MOST VISITED website.
A Yahoo! listing drives qualified visitors to your site and should be safeguarded. If your site is removed from Yahoo! it can take several months and a new application to have it relisted. It is far easier to remain listed than to get a new listing.
The review is ONLY carried out with your permission and payment of the annual review fee. Payment for the site review must be received prior to review. Your site review is carried out by Directory Listings independent agents, Intermedia.
You can choose site review periods from 1 to a maximum of 3 years. ALL listings are manually reviewed.
If your site does not comply with Yahoo! terms of inclusion you will be advised as to the changes you need to make. If you need to make changes to a listing a link to the changes form will be sent with your confirmation. There is no additional charge for changes or the subsequent review to confirm these changes.
There is no charge for non-profit or charitable organisations. Any misrepresentation of a non-profit or charitable status will result in immediate removal of site details from our directory database.
To view your existing Yahoo! listing: Visit www.yahoo.com and search for your web address or company name.
Yahoo!, The world's most visited website, reaches over 230 million unique users per month -- potential customers for your business. More people receive search results through Yahoo! than through EVERY other directory COMBINED. Yahoo! Search Results are also displayed on over 200 other directories and search engines.
How to order your site review:
Reply to this message (include your name, your web address and your fax number). We'll fax you through a site review order form. Complete the form, choose a site review period (1-3 years), sign it, fill in your payment details and fax it back to 0207 681 1800.
OR:
You can request a fax order form by calling 0800 587 0457. Make sure you include your web address, your name and your fax number.
Site Review Cost:
1 year: £199
2 years: £299
3 Years: £365.
You will normally receive confirmation of your order and a receipt from our accounts department within 24 hours.
Your site review is carried out within 7 days from date of order (excl Saturday and Sundays).
Sincerely
John Cameron
Directory Listings.
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Anyone else come across this shoddy little trick ?
_______________________________________________
Dear Sir/Madam
An Important Message from Directory Listings
Your Yahoo! DIRECTORY Listing:
You should have your site reviewed by one of our editorial staff as soon as possible. This annual review is essential in order to ensure your site remains in line with Yahoo! terms and conditions of acceptance.
Sites which do not comply with terms of service are subject to removal from the Directory Listings database.
A Site Review is far more than a cursorary glance at your website. Your business benefits from:
1: Assurance your site remains in line with existing Yahoo! terms and conditions of inclusion and access to online forms to make changes if it doesn't.
2: All links and content within your site are extensively tested (incl forms, spelling and images) to ensure they function correctly and load within industry recognised maximum timeframes. 48% of all UK sites have links which dont function correctly. 39% of all UK sites have misspellings. 41% of all UK sites have non-loading images and a whopping 71% of sites have content which either loads at an unacceptable rate or loads with errors.
3: Application for Recategorisation of your site in Yahoo! (if deemed necessary) to ensure you're receiving the very best results possible. In many cases this recategorisation can substantially increase your results.
4: When you order an annual site review your site is also listed in the Google Web Directory, The National and International Google Search Engine, The British Business Site Directory and The Open Directory Project.
Your Yahoo! listing has benefited your company (Over 80% of ALL visitors from web directories come from Yahoo! Source: Forrester Research Oct 2002). In addition, Your Yahoo! directory inclusion automatically ensures your company listing on over 200 other Search Engines and Directories both nationally and globally. Yahoo! is officially Britain and the World's MOST VISITED website.
A Yahoo! listing drives qualified visitors to your site and should be safeguarded. If your site is removed from Yahoo! it can take several months and a new application to have it relisted. It is far easier to remain listed than to get a new listing.
The review is ONLY carried out with your permission and payment of the annual review fee. Payment for the site review must be received prior to review. Your site review is carried out by Directory Listings independent agents, Intermedia.
You can choose site review periods from 1 to a maximum of 3 years. ALL listings are manually reviewed.
If your site does not comply with Yahoo! terms of inclusion you will be advised as to the changes you need to make. If you need to make changes to a listing a link to the changes form will be sent with your confirmation. There is no additional charge for changes or the subsequent review to confirm these changes.
There is no charge for non-profit or charitable organisations. Any misrepresentation of a non-profit or charitable status will result in immediate removal of site details from our directory database.
To view your existing Yahoo! listing: Visit www.yahoo.com and search for your web address or company name.
Yahoo!, The world's most visited website, reaches over 230 million unique users per month -- potential customers for your business. More people receive search results through Yahoo! than through EVERY other directory COMBINED. Yahoo! Search Results are also displayed on over 200 other directories and search engines.
How to order your site review:
Reply to this message (include your name, your web address and your fax number). We'll fax you through a site review order form. Complete the form, choose a site review period (1-3 years), sign it, fill in your payment details and fax it back to 0207 681 1800.
OR:
You can request a fax order form by calling 0800 587 0457. Make sure you include your web address, your name and your fax number.
Site Review Cost:
1 year: £199
2 years: £299
3 Years: £365.
You will normally receive confirmation of your order and a receipt from our accounts department within 24 hours.
Your site review is carried out within 7 days from date of order (excl Saturday and Sundays).
Sincerely
John Cameron
Directory Listings.
__________________________________________________
Anyone else come across this shoddy little trick ?