Submitting a website in numerous directories is an important factor for achieving better rankings in the Search Engines. The directory that you submit to will automatically link back to your website. A link back to your website is a vote for your website. But there is a catch - think like the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Awards - Actors vote for their favorites within the movie industry. It wouldn’t make sense for a doctor from a medical field for vote for anyone during the SAG awards. In the same spirit - if your website is about Real Estate, it would make sense to any sensible person (and yes, to Search Engines) if links coming in are from Real Estate related websites. A good number of directories to submit to would be around 20 to 50. Try to list with local and/or niche directories, which will emphasize either your location or specific industry. Important note: When choosing paid directories, it would be wise and well worth your money to ensure that not more than 25 links are leavi...