PageRank Updates and Some Free Directories Take A Hit

I just finished updated the Free Directory Listings reviews to reflect the July 14, 2005 Google Toolbar PageRank Update.

There was quite a shake up with some of the free directories. Of the 50 free directories I have reviewed, 12 lost PageRank and 8 gained. I have started to add the PageRank history to the reviews so you can see which way the sites are heading.

It appears the somewhat spammy Truly Open Directory might be on it's way out. They have been at PageRank 0 for the last two updates and right now the site is only showing the internal directory listing (no home page) dated 07/15/05. This directory has long been a target of spammers and Google might be punishing them for links to "bad neighborhoods". I'll keep an eye on this and other changes to keep you up to date.

I'll be reviewing some more directories in the coming weeks. Be sure to let me know if you have any feedback that should be added to my reviews.

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martin