One would wonder, why do I need to submit my site to a web directory? Well, think of it this way: Remember the time when you used a telephone directory. Why do you need to refer to it? Simple. Because you would like to find out telephone number of a particular person / business. You can also find it out by contacting your friends, or manually finding it out on your own. Now relate it to web scenario. There are millions of sites/blogs under each category and not all of us are good enough. So if you are looking for, say Humor blogs, then you can search for these on any standard Search Engine. But this will take lot of hours... In order to save time and to get the required results quickly, you would refer to a web directory's Humor category and you'll find tens of good sites. So your search narrowed down from millions to just tens! Additionally, search engine ranking of your site will improve if that engine finds that your site is listed under a reputed web directory. So you will have double benefit just by taking a few simple steps: finding out good web directory (for example, Business, Yahoo, DMOZ, Jasmine, etc.) and registering your site under a relevant category.
I was looking out for tips on good yet affordable tips on home decoration & I came across many sites that claimed they had awesome content. It was a different issue that hardly a few of them really made any sense. A little time spent on Googling for more relevant sites and I came across the Properties, Homes & More site which instantly caught my attention. You know, I had to spend a few hours before reaching this site (though it came in first 100 Google results). What I liked about this site is that it is neatly laid out, smart yet sober color combination, good and flowing language of the content, not too verbose yet not too picture-full. I found that the content has been originally written along with mention of the sources wherever applicable. It includes information not only on general properties / homes, but also tips on interior decoration (or home decor), home renovation, and safety. The ads were not intruding in the content, making reading a good experience. Though the site has not been refreshed lately (over last 1 month or so), I still feel that this is not a problem. One should post only when there is something really relevant to be posted. I would call it "jack of all". :) It has good potential to become widely referenced site under Properties / Real Estate category.