Search Directories For the Invisible Web - Topical Directories (Page 4 of 4 ) All-purpose search directories offer many resources, but sometimes a specialized topical directory, which offers much less, can be a faster way to find what you are looking for. Sometimes the search directories themselves contain links to other topical search directories. These topical search directories are known under different names in addition to “directory.” They can be called “Web directories,” “gateway pages,” “guides,” and other designations. If as a SEO practitioner you are responsible for sites that are not oriented towards the general public but are targeted at a specific audience, such topical directories are a highly recommended place for submission. Most such collections are written and/or maintained by experts in the particular topic or field, and the resources they contain can be really valuable. There are specialized search directories based on different criteria that cover topics like: Country-oriented information. For instance, there are many directories that concentrate on sites from a particular country mainly, like http://www.alephsearch.co.uk/, which is UK oriented. If you are interested in resources oriented toward a particular country, the biggest search directories offer collections of sites arranged in directories by country. Legal resources. One of the best online research resources for lawyers and jurists in general is FindLaw (http://www.findlaw.com). This site contains real treasures for legal professionals and for the general public. Academic information, which is one of the major groups of information on the Web. If you are looking for academic research, courses, or simply educational resources for students, visit places like Infomine (http://infomine.ucr.edu) and Academic Info http://www.academicinfo.net/. Both sites contain many resources, plus links to more specialized search directories and engines that delve into a particular branch of academic study (for instance, medieval history, microbiology, etc.) Medical and health information, which is another group of topics that can be located by specialized search engines. There are many directories available for medical and health information, and it is difficult to name only one or two. The Best Medical Internet Resources site (http://www.meduniv.lviv.ua/links/) is a good starting point for research.
I hope this article gave you at least a brief idea about the diversity of resources hidden in places like search directories. Before the advent of Google, directories used to be a major tool for finding information. The ease of use and the reliability of Google made users slow to search for information outside the search box of google.com. I do not mean that Google does not do a wonderful job in making the Web a better place. I just want to point out that there are additional places worth visiting, when one is searching for really quality information. | DISCLAIMER: The content provided in this article is not warranted or guaranteed by Developer Shed, Inc. The content provided is intended for entertainment and/or educational purposes in order to introduce to the reader key ideas, concepts, and/or product reviews. As such it is incumbent upon the reader to employ real-world tactics for security and implementation of best practices. We are not liable for any negative consequences that may result from implementing any information covered in our articles or tutorials. If this is a hardware review, it is not recommended to open and/or modify your hardware. |
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