I got DMOZ to FINALLY update my website's description.
This is how:
1. Search DMOZ for your domain (ex: YourDomain without the www. and .com)
2. Click on the category under your listing (ex: Computers: Internet: Web Design...)
3. Click on the editor link for that category at the bottom (ex: Category editor: SomeEditor).
4. Click on "Send to..." link (ex: Email: Send to SomeEditor).
5. Fill out the form. Use your REAL first name, last name, and email address.
6. Where it says CC Staff, select YES.
7. Fill out the comments Textarea. Don't give them any suggestions for the update (they like to handle this themselves because it is a "human-edited directory"). Write something like this:
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Dear SomeEditor,
My site http://www.searchbliss.com has been outdated on DMOZ for several years now. I have submitted the update form many times over the past (some number) years. Is there any way to get the listing updated?
Thank you for your time,
Your Name
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I did this yesterday and it was updated today! What I believe worked was politness, allowing them to determine the update, and CCing the staff.
I only wish the Title wasn't just "SearchBliss", but at least the description is perfect. |
