In this post-Penguin landscape (imagine Mad Max, but with more geeks and less leather) there has been a renewed focus on quality directory submissions. While not as glitzy and glamorous as more recent strategies (like infographics and guest posting on blogs) – locally focused, vertical and niche directory submissions have been a solid bet in any link-builder’s portfolio for quite some time.

For the most part they are a pretty painless task, and while some may cost you a bit, they can provide positive results. However, when it comes to directory...