Directories are often overlooked when optimising web sites but they are an important part of traffic generation. There are thousands of directories on the internet that specialise in niche markets. Health, Golf, Finance, Fashion to name but a few. It is important to submit your site to the relevant directories for your business.

Article Directories are also very useful, you can submit any interesting articles that can then be picked up by online and off-line editors around the world. Usually they don't pay but, the will credit you and provide a link to your site.