Editing Web directory (section)

==Human-edited web directories==
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A human-edited directory is created and maintained by editors who add links based on the policies particular to that directory. Some directories may prevent search engines from rating a displayed link by using redirects, [[nofollow]] attributes, or other techniques. Many human-edited directories, including [[DMOZ]], [[World Wide Web Virtual Library]], [[Business.com]] and [[Jasmine Directory]], are edited by volunteers. These directories are sometimes criticized due to long delays in approving submissions, or for rigid organizational structures and disputes among volunteer editors.

In response to these criticisms, some volunteer-edited directories have adopted [[wiki]] technology, to allow broader community participation in editing the directory (at the risk of introducing lower-quality, less objective entries).

Another direction taken by some web directories is the paid for inclusion model. This method enables the directory to offer timely inclusion for submissions and generally fewer listings as a result of the paid model. They often offer additional listing options to further enhance listings, including features listings and additional links to inner pages of the listed website. These options typically have an additional fee associated but offer significant help and visibility to sites and/or their inside pages.