One of the main reasons for submitting to directories is to get one-way links back to websites and this helps to obtain better positioning in search engines.

The problem with automatic submission is that many of the best directories do not like this method. Also there are differences with directories in their submission guidelines.

Some directories allow html in the content, others don't. Sometimes it is possible to put links in the content but many directories will not allow this.

There is a difference in the number of links allowed between directories. There is a difference in the information required for submissions, including entering categories.

The number of words allowed varies from the different directories. The correct category must be chosen, the correct number of links added.

Manual submission will offer the best results, because using automatic submission some directories will not accept the website.

Using the manual method, the category can be changed to best suit each directory; the number of links can be varied to get the maximum benefit for each website. The category can be selected which best fits each site, and this can make a big difference in the results obtained from websites.

Your website have a much better chance of acceptance using manual submission as the correct category has been chosen, the right amount of links added and number of words.

Many of the top directories will only accept a website, which have been manually submitted.

It is important not to submit an website more than once to the same directory; so careful recording of all results must be obtained.

When deciding which method to use for submission, it will be important to consider a few points like how much time you have to do this yourself.

It may be beneficial to use a manual submitting service to do this for you. It will be an additional expense but this can be offset by the time saved. Manual submissions could provide the best solution depending on a particular situation.