There are several measurements that can be used to determine the best web directories.  A list of the top resources for high quality web directories is listed below, each with a unique method of justifying which directories are included.

Aviva Directory provides an excellent list of the strongest web directories that is sorted by PageStrength.  PageStrength was previously plagued with accuracy issues as it usually did not return one or more bits of data used to calculate the rating.  However, as of late, the system has been drastically improved and is consistently returning much better results.  The Aviva list is built on statistical data that takes the guess-work out of list sorting.

Best-Web-Directories.com offers a list that has more of a "human element".  Each directory listed has an editorial rating by which the list is sorted as well as a review.  Other information provided with each listing includes the directory’s Google PR, average PR for category pages, and pricing information.

Web Directory List offers listings that are sorted by bid amount.  The directories that are the most promoted are therefore shown at the top of the list.  Web directory listings are categorized by type, and each listing features stats for the directory, including Google PR, Yahoo backlinks, and Google backlinks.  The top 10 web directories are shown on the homepage for maximum exposure and quick reference.

PaidDirectories.info provides a useful selection of categories for web directories, including highest PageRank directories, top 25 directories (based on numerous valuable factors), cheap web directories, paid directories that have free listing options, paid directories that include options for deep links, and directories with the strongest backlinks.  Each category offers quick access to a lot of useful information for the directory listings.  Another section of the site provides web directories from all of the categories sorted by PR.

Text Link Sellers has compiled a list of web directories ranked by trust.  A comprehensive poll was conducted, and this list is the result of all the votes.  The resource is useful as a reference for web directories that are managed with integrity.

Forplex offers a directory list that includes names for web directory owners.  If you’re interested to know a specific web directory owner’s name, this resource will be very useful.

The Ventedoy strongest bid directories list is very much like the strongest directories list from Aviva Directory, except that it is only for bid directories.  It is a very useful quick reference to see how the bid directories are progressing and which are the strongest and most beneficial for bidding.

Submission4u features a list of unique web directories.  The list is refreshing when so many web directories look the same with no unique features.  The resource outlines the innovations provided with some web directories as well as other factors that make certain directories unique and stand out from the crowd.

 Last, but not least, Info Vilesilencer presents one of the most comprehensive lists available for search engine friendly web directories.  The only reason it was not included earlier in this post is because it does not rank or rate directories.  However, this post would not be complete without mention of the resource as it is certainly among the best sources for finding web directories, especially free web directories.  The lists are very well maintained, and therefore preset up-to-date information and links.

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